Clinics And Services

The medical receptionists will be pleased to make a mutually suitable time for an appointment to attend any of the clinics or services following a referral from your own doctor.

Travel Health

The increase in worldwide travel has increased the risks of illness and disease. Travellers are at risk of having problems with their existing diseases as well as catching new and exotic diseases whilst abroad.

To prevent problems, our practice nurses are trained in giving travel health advice as well as arranging and giving travel immunisations.

Please note that NHS cover does not extend beyond the shores of the UK and therefore medication required for a prolonged stay abroad will have to be purchased privately. Although some immunisations are available under the NHS, most have to be purchased privately and the appropriate fee will be charged by the practice.

If you are planning to travel abroad you may find it helpful to consult a reputable travel health site on the web such as www.travelhealth.co.uk, or www.cdc.gov/health for the website of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.

You will be required to complete a travel health form available at reception before you attend the practice nurse. On this form you will indicate details of your travel and any requirements you may have. You will then be required to make an appointment to see the practice nurse for travel advice. At this consultation the nurse will go through your travel health form and prepare any prescriptions/treatments that you may require.

Finally, remember that if you take ill on your return it is important to tell the doctor where you have been and give details of your immunisations as this may be important in assessing your health. Also note that malaria medication must be taken for some time on returning home to prevent illness.

For further details contact the practice nurses for an appointment.