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Services

Care for the whole household

Six kinds of everyday care, from newborn checks to later-life reviews, at two practices five minutes apart.

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All ages · Both practices

GP appointments

For new worries, ongoing conditions and the things that have been on your mind for a while. Every GP visit is booked for twenty minutes, and you can ask for the same doctor each time.

What it covers

  • New symptoms and worries
  • Long-term conditions
  • Medication reviews
  • Referrals and follow-up
  • Fit notes and letters
  • Phone or video visits

Book a double slot if you have several things to talk through.

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Adults · Both practices

Nurse clinic

Our practice nurses run most of the routine care that keeps a family well: checks, tests, dressings and the advice that goes with them.

What it covers

  • Blood pressure checks
  • Blood tests
  • Yearly health checks
  • Wound dressings
  • Smear tests
  • Asthma and diabetes reviews

Blood tests run from 8:00 so you can come before work or school.

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0 to 18 · Mill Row clinic on Tue and Thu

Children's health

From the first newborn check to the last teenage appointment, children are seen quickly and by clinicians who enjoy working with them.

What it covers

  • Newborn and eight-week checks
  • Coughs, fevers and rashes
  • Growth and development
  • Childhood vaccinations
  • Sleep and feeding questions
  • Private teen appointments

Children under five are always offered a same-day slot when parents are worried.

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Teens and adults · Orchard Lane

Women's health

Unhurried appointments for every stage, with a female clinician if you prefer. Bring a friend or family member along whenever you like.

What it covers

  • Contraception
  • Smear tests
  • Pregnancy care
  • Period problems
  • Menopause
  • Breast checks

You can ask for a chaperone at any appointment, no reason needed.

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Orchard Lane · Booked by your GP

Minor procedures

Small procedures done in our own treatment room, so there is no trip to the hospital for the simple things.

What it covers

  • Stitches removed
  • Wound care
  • Ear care
  • Small skin procedures
  • Joint injections
  • Coil fitting

Your GP books most procedures for you after a first visit.

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All ages · Nurse clinic

Vaccinations

Routine vaccines for every age, seasonal clinics in autumn and travel advice before you go. We send a reminder when one is due.

What it covers

  • Baby and pre-school schedules
  • Teenage boosters
  • Seasonal flu vaccine
  • Later-life vaccines
  • Travel vaccines
  • Catch-up appointments

Bring your red book or vaccination record to every child appointment.

Not sure who to see?

Start with the situation

A quick guide to the right person and the right kind of appointment. If you are still unsure, the front desk will help you choose.

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

If it is

See

How soon

  • A toddler with a new rash or a fever

    Children's clinic or GP

    Call from 8:00 for a same-day slot

  • A repeat prescription running low

    Front desk

    Order online or at the desk, ready in two working days

  • A cut that needs checking or a dressing change

    Practice nurse

    Book a nurse slot this week

  • A worry that has been building for weeks

    Your usual GP

    Book a twenty-minute visit

  • Questions about contraception or menopause

    Women's health GP

    Book online, a female clinician on request

  • Travel coming up in the next two months

    Nurse clinic

    Book a travel vaccine check six weeks ahead

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Book online or by phone

The right person, the first time

Tell the front desk what is going on and they will match you with the clinician who can help most.