These are carried out in the fully equipped treatment room after a consultation with a doctor.

All forms of contraception (including EMERGENCY contraception) can be provided by the doctors and practice nurses who have been fully trained by the Family Planning Association.

If necessary, ask for an emergency appointment.

Routine smears are normally taken by a practice nurse; you should receive a letter reminding you when your smear is due.

Please telephone the surgery to make an appointment.

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see or speak to a doctor, clinical pharmacist, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review their regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. You may also need blood tests to monitor your medication.  Failure to have a review could result in the GP stopping or reducing the medication currently being prescribed.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Requests for visits will be taken by receptionists who will ask you questions about your symptoms. This will let us decide the urgency of the call.  You may be asked to speak to a doctor who will decide whether a visit is necessary and with what urgency. 

Please telephone the surgery before 10:30 if you think you will need a visit.  

Visits are normally carried out between 12:00 and 14:00 (It will not always be possible for you to be visited by the doctor of your choice).

You can also be visited at home by a community nurse if you are referred by your GP. You should also be visited at home by a health visitor if you have recently had a baby or if you are newly registered with a GP and have a child under five years.