Clinics & Services
Chronic Disease Annual Monitoring
The Surgery runs Nurse led Annual Monitoring clinics designed for patients who suffer from a wide range of chronic diseases such as Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease etc..
Patients who will benefit from these clinics will be sent letter invites automatically.
Diabetic Eye Screening
Once every year the surgery host the Diabetic Eye Screening Clinics service which is run by the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Appointments and invitations are controlled directly through the LRI Screening Service who can be contacted by calling 0116 258 3150
Family Planning
Contraceptive services and advice are available from all the doctors and nurses in normal Surgery hours. We recommend that patients who are on the pill see the doctor/nurse every 6 months. Patients with an intra-uterine device (coil) should see the nurse once a year for a check up. Please call at reception to make an appointment.
Chlamydia Screening
Cervical Cytology
Cervical Cytology Screening (smear tests) is carried out bythe practice nurse at her daily clinic. All women under 50 are recommended tohave a smear test carried out every 3 years unless they have had a hysterectomyor never been sexually active. Women who are aged 50 – 60 are recommended tohave a smear every 5 years and those over 60 require one normal smear. Frequency of tests does depend on individual patient's history.
When booking your smear test please specify that your appointment is for a smear test as a longer consultation times will beallocated.
HPV Vaccination
Pregnancy
If you think you are pregnant, please make an appointment with your doctor. Antenatal clinics are held in conjunction with our midwife, Diane Thorley. All six doctors are on the Obstetrics list and hold clinics for antenatal care and postnatal examinations.
Childrens Clinic
Held on Monday afternoons 1:30 to 3:00 at the Windmill centre. Staffed by the Health Visitor or Nursery Nurse. You are welcome to bring your child along just to be weighed or to seek help or advice with any problems. The Health Visitors, Jean Hayes and Tina Phelps, can be contacted on 01332 853280 for advice on any problem.
Children’s Immunisations
It is very important that your child receives the following courses of immunisations:
- 2 months 1st diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, haemophilus influenzae ‘B’ and 1st pneumococcal
- 3 months 2nd diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, haemophilus influenzae ‘B’ and 1st meningitis ‘C’
- 4 months 3rd diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, haemophilus influenzae ‘B’ and 2nd meningitis ‘C’ and 2nd pneumococcal
- 12 months haemophilus influenzae ‘B’ and meningitis ‘C’
- 13 months 1st measles, mumps, rubella and booster pneumococcal
- 3 years 4 months booster diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, pertussis and booster measles, mumps, rubella
- 15 years booster low-dose diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis
Other Immunisations
- Tetanus & Polio – to maintain protection a booster is required every 10 years, with tetanus, up to a maximum of five
- Meningitis C - Is available for children and young adults up to 25 years of age
- Influenza vaccine – We offer free flu vaccinations to all of our patients over 65 years or at higher risk from the effects of flu i.e. those suffering from chronic heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, chronic renal failure or immunosuppression due to disease or treatment. Vaccination will normally take place in October.
- Yellow Fever and travel vaccinations – we are licensed by the World Health Organisation to give yellow fever vaccination. Our practice nurses can give advice on travel vaccination requirements. Please note there are a few vaccinations (including yellow fever) which cannot be provided on the NHS and for which we must charge. Our nurses will advise you
Minor Surgery
Some of our doctors are on the Minor Surgery List and carry out minor surgery including cryotherapy (freezing skin lesions) which may save you having to attend hospital. Please discuss this with your doctor.