SEASONAL FLU VACCINATIONS 2012-13 

If you are registered with the practice and fall into the criteria listed below....... this applies to YOU. If you are not sure please ask your GP or Practice Nurse.

 

• Aged 65yrs or over by 31st March 2013 
• Are under 65yrs BUT have any of the following conditions:
• Chronic Heart Disease
• Chronic Respiratory Disease - COPD, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, bronchiectasis, systic fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia.  Children with hospital admission for lower respiratory tract disease
• Asthma - on repeated inhaled or systemic steriods 
• Chronic Renal Failure - renal transplant, nephrotic syndrome 
• Diabetes- Type 1 & 2
• Chronic Liver Disease- cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, biliary atresia
• Low immunity due to disease or treatment - some chemotherapy, HIV, asplenia or splenic dysfunction 
• Chronic Neurological Disease- Stroke, TIA
• All pregnant women
• Multiple Sclerosis
• You are a Carer
• You live in a nursing or long stay residential care home

 

Antenatal Clinics

The midwife holds her clinics most Thursdays at the surgery and can be contacted through us or on 01296 316120.

The Doctors also undertake neonatal checks.

Blood - Health Care Assistant

Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30am - 11:30am.
For all routine blood tests.

Child Health Immunisation

All recognised infant immunisations are undertaken at The Surgery. Clinics are held every Wednesday from 2.00pm, you will be sent an invitation when your childs immunisation is due.

Well Person, Specific Health Checks and Smoking Cessation Clinics

These clinics are designed to manage a number of clinical conditions such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, C.O.P.D. and Womens Health.

Run by the practice nurses, under supervision of the doctor. Please ask at reception for further information and appointments.

NEW NHS HEALTH CHECK - Lifestyle Clinic

We are taking part in a new disease prevention programme. This is for patients aged 40-74 years that haven't had a heart check in the last 5 years. This clinic will be run by our Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistant and will take approximately 20 minutes. If you would like to take advantage of this free service please contact us and make an appointment in the 'Lifestyle Clinic'.

Travel Health

Run by the practice nurses, please ask at reception for more details. See the travel page for more information.

District Nurses

The District Nurses liaise directly with the surgery and provide nursing care at home seven days a week for the housebound. They can be contacted through the surgery or at Winslow Health Centre on 07713 739 288 or 01296 711307.

Family Planning Services

All contraceptive services are provided by the surgery including implanon implants, diaphragm and coil fittings. We can also provide Emergency Contraception.

Health Visitors

The health visitors can be contacted through the surgery or at Pitstone Health Clinic on 01296 663784.

Minor Surgery

Please ask at reception for further information and appointments.

Dept of Mental Health for the Elderly

The John Hampden Unit for patients over 65 years. Referral made by GP or Health Visitor.

Mental Health Team

The mental health nurses are specialists trained to deal with most psychiatric problems and liaise closely with the doctors. Referral by GP.

Podiatry

Appointments made by self-referral or the Practice Nurse

Speech Therapy

Appointments made by Health Visitor or GP referral.

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