Non NHS Services

Some services we offer are not covered by the NHS contract, as such, they attract charges.

Medical examination for HGV and PSV licences, and for pre-employment are not paid for by the NHS.

Some insurance forms such as the certificates for Elderly Drivers Insurance, appear deceptively simple but need a full medical examination for their completion.

Examinations of this nature take time, and therefore a fee has to be charged. A special appointment will be required and the fee is payable by the patient at the time of the examination.

Examinations for Life Insurance companies will also need a special appointment. The fee in this case is usually payable by the life insurance company concerned.
The number of forms that Doctors are being asked to sign are growing fast.

Private Medical Insurance claims forms can be signed by your specialist.

Certificates for school should be signed by a parent.

Sickness Certificates for periods less than a week should usually be signed by the sick person themselves using a SC2 form. A medical certificate is not normally required.

Holiday Cancellation Insurance does not need a Doctor’s letter, it needs an official claim form obtained from your insurers (the Doctor does not usually need to fill part of it in).

If a doctor is asked to do any of the above, we will gladly comply but will charge a fee.

Over 75s Health Check

All patients over 75 years of age, who have not seen a Doctor in the past year, are invited for a general check up by the Practice’s HCA.

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NHS Health Check

These general health checks are offered to all men and women aged between 40 – 74. This is usually carried out by the healthcare assistant. 

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Well Person

These general health checks are offered to all men and women aged 25 to 65 years.

The aim is to prevent heart attacks, strokes, cervical, breast and testicular cancer.

  • Please contact reception for further information or to book an appointment with the Practice’s HCA.

Minor Operations

Minor operations are available at the surgery at a doctors’ discretion.

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Joint Injections

The doctors carry out some joint injections to relieve pain.

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Family Planning

Full family planning advice and contraceptive services are available with a doctor or nurse during normal consulting times.

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Cervical Smear Screening

Women are recommended to have regular cervical smears every three years to check the neck of the womb is healthy and there are no signs of changes that could develop into cancer.

This is usually carried out by the Practice Nurse but if you prefer a Doctor can take your smear during surgery hours.

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Antenatal Care

Every Tuesday morning by appointment with the midwife.

Doctors are happy to provide antenatal care and postnatal care.

If you think you may be pregnant, please let the Practice know as soon as possible and have a check-up. Arrangements will be made for you to see the midwife. 

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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Care

The practice nurses see CHD patients by appointment.

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