Clinics & Services

Practice Nurses

Jo Hawken (RGN) and Cat Eveleigh (RGN) are our Practice Nurses who are available at the Health Centre by appointment on: 

Monday 08.30 - 1130 & 1400- 1650 
Tuesday 0730 - 1100 
Wednesday 0830 - 1120  & 1400 - 1650
Thursday 0830 - 1150
 
 
The Practice Nurses have special skills and training in heart disease and strokes, asthma and diabetes. They can give advice on vaccinations for travel and carry out blood tests, wound dressings, stitch removal, blood pressure checks, vaccinations, cervical smears and healthy living advice.

Healthcare Assistant

Our healthcare assistant - Jo Hawken  holds a clinics on Monday  0830 - 1150, Wednesday  0830 - 1200  and Thursday 0830 - 1150.

Antenatal/Maternity

The surgery provides maternity services and GPs like to see patients as early as possible in the pregnancy. In addition the midwife's antenatal clinic is held alternate Tuesday mornings.

Midwifery services are provided by the Templer Midwives Team,who are based in Teignmouth and give care to pregnant mothers in the South Devon Area.  The usual midwife here in Moretonhampstead is Jane Fowler.

Minor Surgery

Certain minor surgery procedures can be performed by the doctors on the premises (Dr Waterfall and Dr Penfold). This may be more convenient and will save considerable waiting time at the General Hospital.

Minor Injury Service

During opening hours the surgery provides a walk in Minor Injury Service.

District Nursing Team

The District Nurses provide skilled nursing care in a range of settings for those who are assessed as requiring it. The Nurses are based at the Moretonhampstead Health and Well Being Hub and are available between 9.00am and 4.30pm. Please contact the Hub on  01647 440217 if you need to contact them.

Health Visitor

The Practice Health Visitor works mainly with families with young children, the elderly and patients with special needs. The Health Visitor is involved with all aspects of Health education including regular checks for children until they are 5 years of age.

Child Health

We consider your child's health is very important. Advice is always available. The Health Visitor and Dr Waterfall run our child development clinics on Tuesday afternoons. Our HV, Hayley Beer, may be seen at the Child Development Clinic and at other times by arrangement. 

Child Development Clinic: Alternate Tuesdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm 
Childhood Immunisation: Appointments via reception.

Podiatry

The Podiatry department offers a service at Moretonhampstead and District  Health and Well Being Hub to all those in need who are suffering from certain chronic diseases.

Physiotherapy

The physiotherapist is Elaine McMahon who is available at Moretonhampstead and District Health & Well Being Hub every Wednesday morning 8.30am - 1.00pm by appointment on referral by your doctor.

Contraception and Cervical Smears

All methods of contraception are available at the Health Centre including fitting contraceptive devices. Teenagers are welcome to use this service and this like all services provided by the practice is confidential. Dr Kidner runs a clinic on Wednesdays.

All women over the age of 25 are advised to have a cervical smear every 3 years and women between the ages of 50 and 64 every 5 years. A reminder letter is sent for you to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse when this is due.

Over 75's

All patients over 75 years of age are invited to attend for a health check. Our Practice Nurse will generally see you and we hope you will take up this offer unless you are regularly seeing a doctor anyway. Home visits can be arranged.

Nail Cutting Service

Monthly nail cutting clinic every third Thursday of the month - Please contact the surgery to make an appointment

Drug and Alcohol Sessions

Drop in sessions for patients who require support with drug and alcohol problems including over the counter medications - every 2nd Tuesday of the month between 2pm - 4pm

Balance Classes

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:30am - Moretonhampstead Community Hall - please contact the surgery to discuss as this is through GP referral

Think Wise, Age Well Support Group

Six week programme to help strengthen coping strategies and improve well being - new course starting in June 2019 - please contact the surgery if you would like to book a place

South West Counselling Services

Thursday 10:00 - 15:00 - Counselling appointments are on offer to our patients via a GP referral

ArtRaft

Art and crafts group for older patients - all abilities - Every Wednesday 10:30am - 12pm

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

The Citizens Advice Bureaux takes place at the surgery once a month.   Dates of future sessions are 22nd December 2017, 12th January 2018, 2nd February 2018, 9th March 2018 and every 2nd Friday of the month thereafter.  Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.

Immunisations and Vaccinations

All vaccinations and immunisations are given by the practice nurse during normal surgery hours, by appointment. Please make sure that you tell the receptionist your appointment is for an injection as the nurse can only administer an injection with a Doctor on the premises.

Tetanus Immunisation

Current recommendations are that you need 5 vaccinations in your life time.

Pneumococcal Immunisations

This protects patients against the commonest form of pneumonia. It is recommended that all patients 65 years and over or those with certain chronic diseases have this vaccination. It is required only once every ten years.

Influenza Immunisations

Influenza vaccines are available free of charge to all patients 65 years and over or those with a history of chest, heart, kidney or diabetic problems. We hold flu clinics in October and November every year.

Meningitis C Immunisations

Students who are starting colleges or universities who have not yet had the vaccine are advised to be vaccinated.

Childhood Immunisations

The practice is notified of children requiring vaccines from the Child Health Department. Parents will be informed by post when their child is due for an immunisation. Please bring along with you your red book.

Travel Clinic

Going abroad on holiday or business? 

You may need travel vaccinations, depending on the country you intend to visit.

• Telephone the Health Centre and ask for a travel form (also available to download here) for each person who will be going abroad.
• Complete the form(s) in full and return to the Health Centre. Then make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME!!

Some vaccines need to be given 3 months in advance of travel. 

Some vaccines are not kept in stock as they are not often requested. These can be ordered for you on a named basis and kept for your use only. 

You will be advised at the first consultation of any costs involved. You may be asked to pay before the vaccines are ordered. 

All patients receiving injections and vaccinations are advised to stay at the Health Centre for 20 minutes afterwards - please allow time for this. 

No charge for these items (for registered patients)

• Diphtheria/tetanus/polio combined
• Typhoid
• Hepatitis A

Chargeable

These charges include the cost of the vaccine and an administration fee. They may be subject to price increases as the cost of vaccines can rise unexpectedly.

Please make cheques payable to Moretonhampstead Health Centre.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below: 

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.