Clinics

Clinical Services

In addition to our normal surgery services for acute and chronic illness, we also provide a number of services aimed at health promotion and illness prevention.

Well Man/Well Woman Clinics

As part of our health promotion programme we are pleased to be able to offer health screening checks which are carried out by our highly skilled nurses. This is of particular importance if you have not recently seen your doctor. People are encouraged to attend for regular routine checks to try and detect any illness or problem before they become major.

Influenza (Flu Immunisation)

Influenza can be a debilitating and serious illness, particularly for the elderly and infirm. We advise all patients at risk (these include all patients over the age of 65, patients suffering from chronic illness, eg diabetes, asthma and heart disease) to be immunised in October or early November in advance of the influenza season and annually thereafter to ensure maximum protection.

Pneumonia Vaccinations

Everybody is at risk of getting pneumococcal disease, but the older you are, the greater the risk. Pneumococcal disease is the term used to describe a range of illnesses such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis (inflammation around the brain).

Vaccination is recommended for those patients suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, chronic chest conditions and those patients who suffer with renal (kidney) problems. This vaccination can be administered at any time throughout the year by one of our practice nurses.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Clinic

This clinic is held in conjunction with the asthma clinic run by practice nurse Debbie on Tuesdays between 9.15am - 12 noon for the assessment of patients with longstanding chest conditions, eg, bronchitis and emphysema.

Vaccinations For Foreign Travel

Our nurse will be pleased to advise you which precautions and vaccinations are necessary for your destination. Please allow plenty of time, as it can take up to six weeks to complete a full course of vaccinations.

Childhood Immunisations

Immunisation for children is particularly important and clinics are held by the doctors every Wednesday afternoon 1.00 - 3.30pm. Appointments are sent by post, but if you have any queries please discuss them with your health visitor or doctor. The health visitor is usually available for advice during these sessions.

Child Health Surveillance

Routine child health surveillance is carried out by the doctors in conjunction with the health visitors. You will receive an appointment at the appropriate time. Child health clinics are held at the surgery on Wednesdays 1.00 - 3.30pm by Dr Hazel Platts and Dr Shalini Gadiyar (by appointment). These clinics are run in conjunction with the health visitors.

All childhood immunisations and full developmental screening are available at these clinics.

Other Clinics

We also have clinics for our patients with high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, asthma and diabetes and for those who need special advice about their diet and help with losing weight.

Family Planning

We offer a full range of contraceptive services, including the fitting of IUDs (coils), Caps, Depo-Provera, Norplant and advice on safe sex which all partners offer in their routine surgeries. Our practice nurses carry out annual pill checks and these appointments can be booked with the receptionists in the normal way.

Antenatal

A team of dedicated midwives run the clinics on Thursday afternoons.

Postnatal

All mothers are encouraged to attend for their postnatal check six weeks after confinement. This clinic is run on Wednesday afternoons by Dr Hazel Platts and Dr Shalini Gadiyar between 1.30 - 4.00pm.

Cervical Smears

A computerised recall system is run by both the practice and Bury & Rochdale Health Authority. You will automatically be advised by post when your smear is due. You will be asked to make an appointment at the practice with either the doctor or the practice nurse.

Cryotherapy And Minor Surgery

The minor surgery clinic is run alternately by both Dr David Osborne and Dr Stephen Doyle on Fridays between 9.00 - 11.30am.

Non-NHS Examinations

Insurance company and private medicals (HGV, PSV, Taxi, etc) can be arranged on the premises. Please telephone any of the receptionists for further details and to book your medical.

A special appointment must be made and a fee as recommended by the British Medical Association may be payable. Likewise, a fee may be charged for private medical certificates and for the completion of insurance claim forms. If you do require any forms completed/signed it is not necessary for you to make an appointment with the doctor. Instead leave the form at reception and the staff will give the form to the appropriate doctor. If necessary, the doctor can always contact you to clarify any details.