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Adult Vaccinations
If you are unsure when you last had a Tetanus vaccination, or it was more than 10 years ago please discuss with the practice nurse.
Students at university or residential tertiary establishments are strongly advised to have a Meningitis C vaccine shortly before the start of their first term in the first year. All young adults up to the age of 24 are advised to have this vaccine.
We recommend an Influenza vaccination every Autumn for all patients aged 65 or over and for those patients of any age who have:
Chronic Lung Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Long Term Oral Steroids
Liver Disease
Stroke
Asthma (If you are using inhaled steroids)
If you are a Carer
Pregnant Ladies
Additionally, we also recommend the Pneumococcal vaccine for all people in the above groups plus those over 65 or who have had their spleen removed.
NHS policy is that
only patients who are in the above
categories are eligible to receive a
flu vaccine.
Please contact the nurse for all these vaccinations.
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Allergy
Clinic
This is a
service that has been started by Dr
Crockett and is also available
privately to patients registered
elsewhere. It is suitable for
patients of any age who have a
suspected allergy or known allergy
and who are not receiving specialist
care. If you think you may be
suitable please contact Dr Crockett
on 01793 782207 to discuss.
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Antenatal Care
If you think you are pregnant, please contact Reception to make an appointment with the doctor who will then refer you on to the Midwife. For more information refer to the ‘Midwife Clinic’ section below.
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Child Health Screening (Developmental Assessments)
We advise that all children are routinely assessed. The doctor will carry out your baby's eight-week check, usually at the same time as the Mother's postnatal check. Please make your own appointment for this at Reception. Please contact the Health Visitors on 01367 243605.
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Chlamydia Testing
We offer a confidential chlamydia
self-testing service for both men
and women up to 25 years of age.
Kits can be obtained at reception.
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Chronic Diseases Checks
We invite all patients with asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), a history of heart problems, thyroid disorders and long term mental health problems to have a full check-up annually. If you are one of those patients, make an appointment if you have never had such a check, or it is more than a year since the last one.
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Contraception and Family Planning
The practice offers a full and totally confidential service to all patients. All the doctors and nurses are happy to answer any questions, give advice and help. Please make an appointment at Reception.
Remember "safe sex" - especially with a new partner. We would like every pregnancy to be a wanted pregnancy and want everything to be done to try and ensure a normal pregnancy and baby.
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Dietetics Clinic
Second and Fourth Wednesday each month 1.30 pm - 4.15pm
Referral is via your doctor or a nurse.
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Immunisations and Vaccinations
Unless there are
special reasons the following
childhood vaccinations are
recommended:
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2 months |
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Diptheria, Pertussis,
Tetanus, Polio and Hib ('5
in 1'), Pneumococcal |
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3 months |
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'5 in 1', Meningitis C |
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4 months |
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'5 in 1', Meningitis C,
Pneumococcal |
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12 months |
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Meningitis C, Hib |
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13 months |
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Measles, Mumps & Rubella
(MMR), Pneumococcal |
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3½
years |
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Diptheria, Pertussis,
Tetanus, Polio, Hib and MMR
booster |
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14 years |
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Diptheria, Tetanus and Polio |
Your child will be
invited for all these vaccinations
at the surgery (except the 14 years
vaccinations which are given in
schools) but if your child is
overdue for any of them please make
an appointment with the Practice
Nurse.
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Midwife Clinic
- Wednesday from 1.00pm onwards at the surgery
- Thursday from 12.00 midday onwards at the surgery
Antenatal appointments are on a Wednesday and Thursday
as above at the surgery. Following the birth
the Midwife will visit you and your baby at home. She will also be available to discuss postnatal problems at the HIVE from 10am-11.30am on a Tuesday morning. Parentcraft classes can be arranged through the Midwife.
You can contact the Midwife at GWH on 01793 604815 between 9.00am and 9.45am. At any other times contact the Maternity bleep holder – Swindon 01793 604020.
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Minor Surgery
This is undertaken in the surgery by all doctors. Appointments are in normal surgeries and may be arranged after seeing a doctor.
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New Patients
We encourage all new patients to have a health check examination soon after registering. Please make an appointment with one of the Practice Nurses. ^ Top
Physiotherapy Clinic
Thursdays & Friday 8.40am - 11.30am at the surgery
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Chiropody
If you require NHS chiropody treatment please make an appointment with either a doctor or nurse who will be able to refer you to the chiropodist clinic held at Faringdon Health Centre or Carfax Street, Swindon. Routine nail care is not available on the NHS. ^ Top
Postnatal Group
Postnatal groups are run on a regular basis for new parents and their babies. Please contact the Health Visitors for details. ^ Top
Counselling/Psychology Clinic
Clinics are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday. A referral from a doctor or a self referral can be made – please speak to a receptionist. ^ Top
Travel Health Service
The Practice Nurses provide a full range of immunisation and advice on travel abroad. All vaccines, including yellow fever, can be administered at the surgery.
Remember to leave plenty of time to have the injections before you go. For ordinary package holidays 4-6 weeks is usually sufficient but for more extensive travel at least 3 months may be required. If you have a medical condition, or are pregnant, it may be advisable to discuss the immunisations or malaria prophylaxis for an exotic holiday with the Practice Nurse, before booking your holiday.
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Well Baby Clinic
Jubilee Community Centre, RMCS:
10.00am - 11.30am every Wednesday.
Parents may bring any child to the clinic and no appointment is required. ^ Top
Well Man Health Checks
We advise a complete health check every three years for all adult men. If you wish to attend, or it is three years since your last attendance, please make an appointment with a Practice Nurse. ^ Top
Well Woman Health Checks
We offer well woman screening appointments with the Practice Nurse to all women. Smear tests are carried out every three years for women between the ages of 25 and 49 and every five years for those between 50 and 65. Invitation letters will be sent. We also advise women who have a coil fitted to book for a coil check every year. These can be done by either the doctor or the nurse. ^ Top |
