Family Planning:
All of the doctors are pleased to discuss family planning. Please make a normal surgery
appointment. Coils are fitted by Dr Carey by appointment only.
Teenagers and young adults are welcome to discuss aspects of safer sex and contraception
with either the doctor or the practice nurses. However, if you are requesting contraception
for the first time, you must see the doctor.
Patient confidentiality is respected at all times
Health Promotion:
We encourage all our patients to share the responsibility for their health, both in preventing
disease and treating existing conditions. The practice nurse will be happy to discuss your
general health with you and offer advice on many issues, including:
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Diet
- Exercise
- Travel Vaccinations
- Influenza Immunisation
Please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Practice Nursing Services:
The Practice Nurses provide the following services which are available by appointment:
- Cervical Smear Tests
- Ear Syringing
- Wound Dressing
- Removal of Sutures
- Injections
- Routine Travel Immunisation
- Smoking Cessation
Child Immunisations:
Staffordshire Child Health Department send clinic appointments for one of the practice nurses, who can also offer
advice and information if parents have any worries or concerns about a particular vaccination.
Health Visitor Services:
Our Health Visitor offers services which include:
- Child Development Monitoring
- Family Support
- Health Screening for the Elderly
- Public Health
Additional information as well as contact details can be found by
clicking here.
Travel Health:
If you require advice regarding holiday travel and/or immunisation you should make an
appointment with a Practice Nurse at least 8 weeks before you travel.
Please complete a Travel Risk Assessment prior to your travel appointment by downloading the form below:
Please Note: We would request that you make enquiries with regard to current advice for the
area to which you are travelling by either visiting the following website:
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk,
or by visiting the MASTA website. MASTA can also be contacted on 09068 224 100. Please note that this number is not available
from a mobile telephone.
Please do this before attending the surgery.
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