- Annual Flu vaccinations are recommended for all patients aged 65 and healthy children aged 3 & 4 years.
- School-age children with certain health conditions can also be seen in these clinics.
- Clinics start in September/ October and run until February.
- School-age children will be vaccinated in school or community clinics organised by another provider.
Pneumonia vaccinations are recommended for all patients over 65 years and those with a chronic disease.
A single dose is required unless a patient suffers from a spleen condition or chronic kidney disease in which case a 5 yearly booster is recommended.
The practice offers an in-house smoke stop clinic where support is given on a one to one basis. We can also refer patients to locally provided smoke stop group sessions and support.
This service has now been taken over by Livewell Southwest. Our practice nurses will refer you where appropriate.
Provides support to those patients who suffer with high blood pressure and heart problems. These clinics provide support to patients in the management of their condition, regular monitoring and testing, advice, diet and healthy lifestyle.
Flu vaccination is recommended for patients aged 65 and over or those who suffer with a chronic disease including diabetes, heart, kidney or liver problems, are immuno-suppressed, have sickle cell disease or absent spleen. Clinics run from October onwards.
Pneumonia vaccination is recommended for patients aged 80 years and over or those with a chronic disease. The vaccine can be given at any time of year and is effective for at least six years.
Review and monitoring is offered for those patients who suffer from diabetes, both Insulin and non-insulin dependant. The clinic supports patients in the management of their condition together with advice on lifestyle, diet, weight and glucose testing.
Provides regular assessment to patients with Type 1, Type 2 both insulin & non-insulin dependent diabetes.
The clinic offers:
- A 6-monthly blood test: HBA1c
- A yearly kidney/ liver function/ cholesterol/ full blood count
- Monitor your blood pressure
- Record your weight
- A foot check of your pulses and sensation
- Review your annual diabetic retinal screening
- Discuss lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol and level of physical exercise
- Offer dietary advice and refer you to a dietician if necessary
- Liaise with specialist services, podiatry, diabetic specialist nurses and dieticians
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Review and monitoring, support given where required.
Provides regular support to patients diagnosed with conditions such as emphysema and bronchitis.
The clinic offers a regular annual assessment of symptoms, a review of treatment and offers support in self-management.
myCOPD is an NHS-approved digital therapeutic app offering self-help and support for your condition, see link below:
These clinics provide valuable inoculation against disease to babies and children under the age of five.
Review and monitoring is offered to those patients who suffer from asthma. The clinic supports patients in the management of their condition.
