Practice Nurses
The practice nurses are fully trained to carry out:-
- Blood pressure checks and electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Taking of blood samples
- All immunisations, apart from travel immunisations
- Cervical smears and advice on breast examination
- Dressings and removal of sutures
- Ear syringing
- Pregnancy testing
- Asthma monitoring
- Diabetes monitoring
- Family planning advice
- Assistance with minor surgery
Appointments to see the practice nurse can be arranged through reception.
Two of our Practice Nurses are Nurse Prescribers.
Chronic Disease Management - The surgery will contact you if you are due for review.
Sexual Health Services
The practice offers services for, and advice on, a full range of sexual health services, including:-
- Contraception, including emergency contraception
- Implanon and other long term methods of contraception
- Management of Unplanned Pregnancy
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Men who have Sex with Men