We recommend that smears are taken every three years for patients under the age of 50 and every five years for those aged 50 and over (unless advised otherwise). This will be carried out by the Practice Nurse and is to ensure you are screened before any changes that can cause cervical cancer, occur.

Baby immunisations clinics are held at the surgery, every Wednesday between 10.00am and 2.00pm. The clinic, which is run by the Practice Nurse is intended to provide your child’s immunisations right up to their pre-school boosters. It is important that your children are fully immunised against all childhood diseases. You will be sent a reminder when an injection is due. If you are unable to attend the appointment given, please contact us and we will organise another appointment.

Full ante-natal and post-natal care services are available; we also offer comprehensive pre-conceptional advice. Please ask at reception for details.

The Practice provides a comprehensive, confidential family planning service including:

• Prescribing oral contraception (the pill).

• Giving the Contraceptive Injection.

• Prescribing Emergency Contraception – please arrange to see a Doctor as soon as possible if you require this.

• Implanon contraceptive implant – Please arrange an appointment with the doctor for this service.