Our Clinics & Services.
Keeping you healthy, at every stage of life.
Our Clinics & Services.
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Health Promotion
Health promotion advice and screening of lifestyle activities are performed by our practice nurses. You can make an appointment at reception for any of these services without being referred by the doctor. The areas that we cover include smoking cessation, diet, exercise, alcohol, well person checks, blood pressure screening and travel advice.
We also have disease management clinics for asthma, chronic respiratory problems, heart disease and diabetes which are run jointly by the doctor and nurse.
If you would like to find out more about any of these services please ask at reception.
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Minor Surgery
Some minor procedures which do not require referral to hospital are done in the surgery in a dedicated minor surgery suite. Your doctor will advise you if your condition is suitable for treatment here and a special appointment will be arranged. This almost always involves a shorter waiting time than being referred to the hospital.
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Maternity
Antenatal care is carried out by both your doctor and your midwife. Your usual doctor can continue to look after you throughout your pregnancy.
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Cervical Screening
Cancer of the cervix can be prevented and all female patients between 25 and 64 years are advised to have regular smear tests. These are important because they can detect early signs of disease which is easily treated. A recall system is operated to remind you when your test is due.
Our practice nurses run clinics for these tests throughout the week at various times. Please ask at reception for details and a leaflet.
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Breast Examinations
Our nurses are trained to teach you how to examine your breasts regularly. If you notice any lumps please arrange to see your doctor.
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Family Planning
All the doctors provide contraceptive services. Our nurses are also fully trained to give advice.
More information on coil fittings can be found here.
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Child Health Development
All children are offered developmental checks at eight weeks, eight to nine months and 18 months. These are planned and shared by your health visitor and doctor and are carried out at the surgery. You will receive appointments automatically for your children (over eight months of age) via the computer call-up system.
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Diabetic X-Pert Programme
A six week group programme for newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetics which includes information, advice and guidance from specially trained nurses covering areas such as weight management, exercise and diet. You will also learn about the latest developments and treatments, as well as tips on how to self-manage your condition. You will be able to discuss issues that you might have in managing your condition and help others.
Other Local Services.
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Healthy Minds
Worcestershire Wellbeing Hub is an information and signposting service for people over the age of 16 who are experiencing low mood, anxiety or stress, and feel that they would benefit from support.
You can now visit the Worcestershire Wellbeing Hub at by clicking here.
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Physiotherapy Self-Referral
You can now visit the Worcestershire physiotherapy self-help website at www.hacw.nhs.uk/movetoimprove.
Non-NHS Services.
We are happy to undertake, by appointment, medical examinations and reports for insurance companies. We can also provide specific reports for such things as fitness to travel and sporting activity, and will complete other medical reports for example for holiday cancellation and driving requirements.
This work is outside the NHS system and a charge will be made in line with the BMA recommended scale.
It is necessary for the practice to be registered for VAT under new Department of Health Regulations and charges for this work will therefore include VAT.
Please check the charge when booking your appointment or handing in your form. To see the current charges please download our fee schedule using the button below.