Clinics We Offer

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Asthma & COPD Clinics

We aim to review all our asthmatic and COPD patients once a year. If you are asthmatic or have COPD and think you may be due for an annual review please ring and speak to Reception to make an appointment.  If you have had an invitation letter for an Asthma or COPD review please contact the surgery asap to book your appointment.

Diabetic Clinic

We have Diabetic Clinics run by our Specialist Diabetic Nurse. By reviewing our diabetic patients regularly, we aim to improve their control and reduce complications that diabetics can develop in later life. If you are diabetic and have not been seen at the clinic, please ring and speak to Reception to make an appointment.  If you have had an invitation letter to for a Diabetic review please contact the surgery to make an appointment asap.

NHS Health Checks

If you are aged 40-74 and have not been diagnosed with Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease or had a stroke you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.  If you are aged 75-84 you may be eligible for a free NHS Senior Health Check every 2 years.  Please ring to check if you are eligible and to make an appointment.

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Immunisation Clinics for Babies

These are held each Wednesday morning. If you have any questions or anxieties about vaccinating your children, please discuss it with a Nurse or your Doctor.

General Immunisation

We offer a travel health service. Please contact the surgery for all Immunisation advice.

Child Health Surveillance

Regular developmental checks for the under fives are carried out by Dr Guhasuthan on a Wednesday morning.

Family Planning

For flexibility we prefer to carry out family planning during normal surgery times and any of the doctors will be happy to discuss the different types of contraception with you.

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Cervical Smears

Cervical smears are offered to all women who are sexually active and are carried out by the doctors or nurse. When you receive notification from us that your smear is due, please ring and make an appointment with the Nurse. Please tell the receptionist that you wish to make an appointment for a smear test.  Most women who have had hysterectomies do not require a smear - please discuss with your doctor. You will be notified of the result of your smear which can take up to 8 weeks. When you receive the result, you may be asked to see the doctor. This is usually nothing to worry about and is usually just to discuss minor changes on your smear.

We advise all women who are sexually active to have a smear. Please contact the surgery to make an appointment or book via online access.

Maternity Services

You are able to self refer to St. Michaels Hospital Braintree.

Minor Surgery

All of the doctors undertake minor surgery, by appointment only. 

First Contact Physiotherapists

For many aches and pains First  Contact Physiotherapy offers quick access to expert assessment, advice and treatment. Ask the receptionist for an appointment with a First Contact Physiotherapist.