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.
NHS Healthchecks
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 healthcare assistants. 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 Mondays between 1.00pm and 5.20pm for the assessment of patients with long standing 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 and practice nurses every Wednesday afternoon 1.30 – 3.30pm. Appointments are sent by text, so please ensure that your contact details are up to date. If you have any queries please discuss them with your health visitor or doctor.
Child Health Surveillance
Routine child health surveillance is carried out by the doctors in the form of the 8 week check. You will receive an appointment at the appropriate time. Child health clinics are held at the surgery on Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30pm by Dr Adam Simmons (by appointment).
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.
Cervical Smears
A computerised recall system is run by both the practice and East Lancashire 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
The cryotherapy clinic is run on a Friday afternoon between 1:00pm – 3:30pm by Choosita Barton, the Practice Nurse.
Minor Surgery
The minor surgery clinic is run by Dr Steve Doyle Tuesdays 9:00am – 11:30am (every 3rd week Dr Cody) and by Dr Osborne 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Fridays (every 3rd week Dr Cody).