MATERNITY SERVICES
Most antenatal care is led by the Community Midwife who is attached to
the Practice. She runs antenatal clinics on:
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Tuesdays 11.30-1pm at Holbrook
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Tuesdays 2-4pm at Shotley |
She will arrange your care during pregnancy and delivery and will
liaise with the hospital about any tests required.
The midwife looks after mother and baby for approximately 11 days after
delivery when the Health Visitor takes over this role.
Six week post natal medical checks of mother and baby are carried out by
the doctor in normal GP surgery time.
FAMILY PLANNING
Your doctor is qualified to discuss contraception and other family
planning issues. This can be arranged during normal surgery times.
NURSES CLINICS
We have a team of Practice Nurses who run their own clinics at each
surgery daily. They are trained to deal with many minor ailments and
injuries and they also carry out routine health promotion, health
monitoring and follow up clinics. Patients who suffer from chronic
diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure,
stroke or lung disease will see the nurse regularly.
SMOKING CESSATION ADVICE
For the sake of your health you are strongly advised not to smoke.
Nursing staff can provide smoking cessation advice at both surgeries.
Just ring for an appointment and mention that you would like to see a
nurse who is trained in this work.
MINOR SURGERY
A variety of procedures, including the removal of skin lumps and
drainage of cysts and joints, can be performed by your doctor. This
normally occurs by prior arrangement with your doctor. Please be aware
that details of your treatment may be passed to the Primary Care Trust
for management purposes. Please tell the doctor before the
treatment if you do not agree to this.
MINOR INJURIES
Our nursing and medical staff can provide treatment for many minor
injuries which occur in the community. Tell the Receptionist what has
happened and she will alert a member of the Practice Team as soon as
possible. Please be aware that details of your treatment may be passed
to the Primary Care Trust for management purposes. Please tell the
nurse or doctor before your treatment if you do not agree to
this.
VACCINATION AGAINST INFLUENZA
Every autumn we offer free flu vaccinations to any patient over the age
of 65 and to those suffering from chronic diseases such as heart
disease, diabetes or stroke. The special sessions are publicised widely
within the Practice and in local magazines. Please come along - no
appointment is needed for these clinics.
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For more information on flu
vaccinations click here |
CERVICAL SCREENING
The screening programme is organised by Suffolk Practitioners Services
Unit and their policy is to offer smears every 3 years for women aged
25-49 and every 5 years for women aged 50-65. Older patients are not
included in the screening programme but are welcome to contact the
Practice to arrange cervical screening.
When you receive a call/recall letter from the Suffolk PSU contact the
surgery for an appointment with the Practice Nurse. Results are usually
available in about 6 weeks and will be sent to you by post.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
This is carried out by the Health Visitor under the supervision of the
doctors. The Health Visitor can help with matters such as feeding
difficulties, hearing problems and sleeping difficulties. She can be
contacted on 01473 820147.
The Health Visitor holds baby clinics at both surgeries:
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Holbrook 1st Wednesday of the
month 2.00-3.00pm |
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Shotley 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
month 2.00-3.00pm |
CHILD IMMUNISATIONS
ALL children are invited by post to attend for baby and pre-school
vaccinations. When this notification is received please ring the
surgery for an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
COUNSELLING
Short courses of counselling are available. Referral to this service is
via the doctor
PODIATRY and CHIROPODY
Referral to these services is via the GP or Practice Nurse.
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