Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Passport signing
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Passport signing
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Minor Surgery
Including joint injections, wart freezing and the removal of small skin cysts.
Travel Advice/ Immunisation
Travel Vaccinations
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.
It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible – at least 6 weeks before you travel – as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Travel Health Questionnaire
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.
If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)
Annual Flu Vaccination
The clinic offers annual flu vaccinations.
Childhood Immunisations
The clinic offers childhood immunisations.
Contraception/Family Planning Service
We provide all recommended forms of birth control, (except coil-fitting). Couples planning to start a family are encouraged to attend for a check-up and advice.
Cervical Smears
Screening for early cell changes from the age of 25 to 64 at 3 yearly (25-49); at 5 yearly intervals (50-64)
Giving up Smoking?
Advice, help and support available including progress review.
Heart Disease Prevention
Heart disease is the commonest cause of death in the UK. People found to have a higher risk for developing heart disease – appropriate action (quit smoking, BP control, exercise, low fat diet, cholesterol reduction) can reduce risk helping prevent both heart disease and stroke.
