Cervical Smears
We believe it is important for women to attend cervical smear testing between the ages of 25-65. This can be done by either of our practice nurses. Please ask reception for an appointment.
Are you pregnant?
Refer to your community midwife by completing the online referral at
www.whh.nhs.uk/services/maternity
Once they receive your referral they will be in touch within 7-10 working days to arrange your first appointment.
Baby Clinic
Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm
The baby clinics are run by Dr Unwin for child development checks. They are by appointment only.
Asthma Clinic/COPD Clinic/Diabetic Clinic/Heart Clinic
Are all available by appointment with the Practice Nurses
Immunisation Clinic
Wednesday 9.00 - 11.30am
This is run by the practice nurses by appointment only.
Immunisations can be given on other days by appointment with Practice Nurses if necessary. Someone with the right to consent to treatment, usually a parent, must come to these appointments
Minor Surgery
Dr Unwin carry out minor surgical procedures at the surgery by appointment and the doctors will be happy to advise you on this.
Family Planning - LARC (Long-acting Contraception) Clinic
Dr’s Palmer and Wong fit and remove contraceptive implants. Dr Wong also fits coils. These appointments can be made after you have seen your GP and the appropriate contraceptive for you has been agreed.
Non-NHS Examinations
The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment outside surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment. Please ask the receptionist for the charges for these services.
Flu Vaccination
An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients aged over 65 and those adults and children with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, and residents of nursing and rest homes, also pregnant women in all stages of pregnancy. Well children aged 2,3 & 4 are encouraged to come for flu vaccination by a nasal spray administered in the surgery.
Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are completely housebound a home visit can be arranged through reception.