Clinics

At present the following clinics are held in the surgery: antenatal, postnatal, immunisation, child health development, hypertension, diabetic, asthma and diet and exercise clinics. We also provide counselling services on the premises and referral to podiatry, footcare, physiotherapy, psychology and counselling services on the premises.

Service providers for these services are:
Midwives - Julie Leonarde, Kate Cummings and Louise Bruton.
Physiotherapy - at Royal Bournemouth Hospital by GP referral only.
Psychology - Colin Matthews - service provided at Tower Road, Boscombe.
Counselling - Brian Morton and Di Phillips.
Podiatry and foot care - service provided at Shelley Road.

Appointments for these services need to be made after discussion with the doctor.

The practice is also pleased to offer the services of Sylvie Mitchell from the Citizens Advice Bureau who is able to help with problems relating to housing, debt, benefits, employment, redundancy etc. Appointments can be made to see Sylvie through the medical reception staff at the practice.

There is a Health Information Shop and Patient Advice and Liaison Service based at ASDA, St Pauls, contactable on (01202) 318954. The hours of opening are 10.00am to 6.00pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Maternity Medical Services

Drs Panton, King and McKenna and the community midwife provide maternity medical services. If you wish to see any of these doctors please book a 20-minute appointment with reception. The midwife has a clinic on Tuesday from 9.00am – 4.00pm at St Leonard's Road and Thursday morning from 9.00am – 3.00pm at Gervis Road.

Child Health Surveillance

Drs Panton, King and McKenna provide child health surveillance services. If you require these services please make an appointment.

Contraception Services

All partners have been specially trained in the provision of contraception services and hold the Family Planning Certificate. The practice provides a full range of contraceptive methods (pill, mini pill, diaphragm/cap, IUD, injection and natural family planning). A female doctor can be available to carry out well woman checks including cervical and breast checks.

Confidential services are available for the under 16s as well as emergency contraception (the 'morning after' pill).
Arrangements can be made for pregnancy testing. Advice is available on all aspects of contraception and sexual health.

Minor Surgery Services

Minor surgery is carried out on the premises. Appointments can be made through reception after discussion with the doctor.

Other Services Available

Medical examinations that fall outside the normal services provided for NHS purposes include fitness to drive, HGV licences, pre-employment and school medicals. A special appointment is necessary for these. Please book through the receptionist. They will be able to inform you of the fee chargeable. Such fees are in line with the BMA recommendations as amended from time to time. You will be given a receipt for your records.

A GUIDE TO YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH CHECKS AND IMMUNISATION

Schedule

If you have any doubts about any of the immunisations please speak to the health visitor, practice nurse or your doctor. Many potentially fatal childhood diseases have been virtually eradicated in the UK due to the availability of vaccination.

The childhood vaccinations are now given in rapid succession at two, three and four months to protect small babies from whooping cough and haemophilus (HIB) infections. It is very important that your child has these vaccinations. Reminders are sent out by the Health Authority. There are only a few reasons for not vaccinating your child. If you are concerned that your child should not have a vaccination on a particular day, perhaps because he or she is unwell, please bring them to the surgery so that the doctor can assess whether or not to do the vaccination. It is important to always bring the PCHR (Red Book) with you to all appointments.

A tetanus immunisation provides lifetime cover unless you are prone to tetanus or at risk due to injury, eg dog bite.

HIB (Haemophilus Influenzae type B)

This infection can cause:

- a type of meningitis
- a severe form of croup (epiglottitis)
- blood poisoning (septicaemia)
- joint and bone infections
- pneumonia

Each year about 1300 children in the UK are infected by HIB and over half of these children develop HIB meningitis. HIB immunisation is now offered to all babies and children. We strongly recommend that all children receive this immunisation.

Text based blood pressure reading submission
(trial)

We are piloting a new system to allow patients to notify us and send in their latest Blood Pressure reading by text. If you have a recent Blood Pressure reading text the result to 07624 811555. The text MUST include the keyword BP followed by your Name Date of Birth and the BP Reading, ideally with your email address. For example:

BP Billy Bunter 1/1/55 120/80 billy.bunter@hotmail.co.uk

You will receive a confirmatory text and email if this is supplied

Please note by using this service and supplying us with your mobile number and email you consent to us using these details on occasion to contact you regarding administrative matters relating to your future appointments and health reviews. We will maintain confidentiality regarding your details and will not pass your details to any third parties. The number above cannot be used for any other purpose than these services