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Northern Road Practice

CLINICS AND SERVICES

We ask all new patients who register with us to have a short health check with our practce nurse; this enables us to obtain information regarding yourself and your family history and to record any regular medication you take (please bring any relevant tablets, creams, etc with you). The nurse will check your urine - so please bring a small sample with you when you attend.

We offer:

  • A full range of general medical services
  • Maternity services – antenatal/postnatal care
  • Cervical smears
  • Acupuncture
  • Child health surveillance and immunisation
  • Asthma clinic
  • Diabetes clinic
  • Coronary heart disease clinic
  • Hypertension clinic
  • Minor surgery and cryotherapy
  • Travel vaccinations (charges may apply)
  • Health promotion
  • Leg ulcer dressing
  • Wound dressing
  • Yearly influenza vaccinations
  • Dietary advice & lifestyle clinic
  • Smoking cessation
  • Ear syringing

Emergency Contraception

Our GPs provide this service.

Counselling

We have a counsellor who is accessed by referral by one of the GP Partners.

Cervical Smears

We recommend that all women between 25 and 65 years of age should have a cervical smear every three to five years unless there is a medical reason for more frequent tests. You will be sent a reminder when your smear is due.

Child Health

All young children are offered checks at intervals to check on their development, growth and physical health. The doctor will check them at 8 weeks. Development checks at 1 year and 4 years will be carried out by the health visitor.

Minor Surgery

There are regular clinics for minor surgical procedures. These include removal of cysts, skin lumps, injection of joints and the treatment of warts.

Nurse Clinics

Asthmatics, diabetics and patients with coronary heart disease will be called into clinics at regular intervals for monitoring of their condition.

Cryotherapy Clinic

Liquid nitrogen cryosurgery is used to treat a wide range of common skin lesions, including verrucas, warts and skin tags.

Well Woman Clinic

We have a lady doctor who can offer a range of fertility and contraceptive services, including emergency contraception, coil and implant fitting. She is also able to advise and treat other gynaecological problems.

Lifestyle Clinic

Provided by one of the practice nurses, this clinic will help to support you in improvements you want to make in your diet, smoking, drinking and other lifestyle choices.

CHILDHOOD AND OTHER IMMUNISATIONS

It is very important that young children are protected against dangerous illnesses. With modern vaccines there are hardly ever any reasons not to immunise your baby fully.

8 weeks - 2 injections

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Whooping Cough, Hib & pneumococcal

12 weeks - 2 injections

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Whooping Cough, Hib & Meningitis C

16 weeks - 3 injections

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Whooping Cough, Hib, Meningitis C & pneumococcal

1 year - 1 injection

Meningitis C & Hib

13 months - 2 injections

MMR & pneumococcal

4 years - 2 injections

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Whooping Cough & MMR

13-18 years - 1 injection

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio booster


Meningitis C - given to pre-school children - you will be notified by post.

Immunisation clinics are run by our practice nurses and we will always try and be flexible to fit in with school hours.
On occasion, children may experience a rise in temperature after immunisation, normally within 48 hours. After MMR it may be up to 6-11 days later. If you are concerned about your child, we will be pleased to advise you.

Hepatitis B - Recommended for groups at special risk (eg health care workers). Your employers should provide this through their occupational health scheme.

Flu Vaccine - Available each year for high risk groups (eg asthmatics, diabetics, and those over 65).

Travel Vaccinations - The nurse will advise you on what is required and any cost involved.

Pneumococcus Vaccine - Available to those over 65. Immunocompromised patients will also be offered one every 10 years.


If you have any doubts about any of the immunisations please speak to either your doctor or one of our health visitors.

OTHER SERVICES

Examinations such as taxi, HGV/PSV, pre-employment medicals can be arranged outside of normal surgery hours.
Current charges are displayed at reception.

If you have any further questions or queries - please ask the receptionist.