We provide the services below.  However, please note that we are unable to complete passport applications, shotgun/gun applications and it is unlikely that the GP will be able to write a letter excusing patients from Jury service unless they have a severe, chronic illness.

Antenatal Clinics

These are held on Mondays at 1.30p.m. by the midwife. These are important as they ensure that the mother and her baby are progressing well.

Family Planning

We have a Sister who is family planning trained and you should see her for family planning matters including coil checks. Coils may be fitted by appointment with either Dr Michael or Dr Barton. Please book a double appointment for these fittings with the practice nurse and the doctor.

Immunisation Clinics

These are held on Wednesday afternoons between 3.30 - 4.20p.m. by Sister Davey. It is important for your child to be immunised against common childhood diseases. More information can be obtained from Sr Davey or the Health Visitor.

Emergency Contraception

We have a family planning trained nurse, and if emergency contraception is required you should contact the surgery during opening hours to request an appointment with the nurse. The surgery takes part in the “U”card scheme.

Emergency contraception can also be obtained at the young persons clinic, which is a drop in clinic at Paulton Hospital. This runs from 3pm – 9pm weekdays and at weekends.

Asthma and COPD

Our asthma trained nurse holds a specific asthma/COPD clinic every Wednesday afternoon. We offer an annual review to anyone with asthma via a recall system and more frequently if your asthma is not well controlled.

Minor Surgery

Some minor surgery work is undertaken within the practice. You will need to make an appointment with your GP to discuss the problem. If the problem is suitable for in house minor surgery you will be asked to make a double appointment with both the GP and the nurse. You will also be asked to sign a consent form.

Physiotherapy

We have a physiotherapist who undertakes one session a week within the practice. This is held on a Thursday morning. You can self refer to the physiotherapist if you have had any of the following problems occur within the last 5 days:

• Joint sprain
• Neck or back pain (not ongoing problems)
• Whiplash
• Sports injury

You do not need to see the GP first.

Counselling

We offer a counselling service on Friday mornings and Friday afternoons. You will need to obtain a referral from your GP.

The practice nurse also runs CBT (looking at coping and dealing with Anxiety and Depression). Again you will need a referral from your GP.

Locally at Paulton hospital stress management courses are run by the Primary Care Trust (PCT). These are sessions of 6 weeks details of which are available from the surgery.

Diabetes

A full diabetic check with the eye camera is offered to all diabetic patients on an annual basis. This usually takes place between June and September.  We have a diabetic trained nurse, Eleanor Davey, who will be happy to discuss any questions you may have regarding diabetes.

Chronic disease

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Epilepsy, hypertension, stroke and mental health clinics are run on a regular basis by recall system and patients will be contacted and asked to make an appointment.

Support to stop Smoking

We offer support to help patients stop smoking. Appointments can be made with either of the practice nurses for this. If you have a young family you may prefer the health visitor to help you.

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Travel advice and vaccination

The practice nurses offer travel advice. Please make an appt to discuss your travel plans. The nurses will then be able to advise and administer any vaccinations which are required. Some vaccinations are free to patients, but others have to be paid for. Click here for charges.