Services

Family Planning

All the doctors and nurses will be pleased to offer advice on any aspect of family planning and the full range of contraceptive services offered, including cap and coil fittings.

Maternity Care

Each doctor offers maternity care in conjunction with the midwife who sees her patients on Wednesday afternoons.

Child Surveillance

Regular developmental checks for the under fives are carried out by a doctor or health visitor.

Cervical Smears

As a preventative measure, all women between the ages of 25 and 64 should have a smear test done every three years. This is a simple procedure and takes only a few minutes.
This service is carried out by the practice nurses during normal surgery hours. Women of other ages may require a smear if their doctor thinks it appropriate.

Minor Surgery

All of the doctors undertake minor surgery and we have fully approved facilities in our treatment room for this. If you think that you may have a problem that would be suitable for a minor operation within the medical centre please talk to your doctor about it.

Immunisation And Holiday Vaccinations

In addition to the services outlined above, we are able to offer holiday and routine vaccination, including yellow fever for which we are a registered centre. A charge will be made for certain immunisations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception.

Physiotherapy

Patients can receive physiotherapy in the treatment room at the medical centre for many conditions but if sophisticated equipment is required they may have to attend St Leonards Hospital.

Counselling And Psychology

Patients can be referred to a counsellor or psychologist and seen at the practice. Elderly Patients over 75 Elderly patients over 75 can have an annual check-up if they request it.