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Details of some of the  clinics and services run by the Doctors, Nurses and other staff at the Medical Centre.

• Respiratory Clinics

Sophie Gaw and Julie Tyler have both undertaken specific training in asthma. They see asthmatic patients as part of their yearly review. Correct use of medication and inhalers is vital in keeping asthma well controlled. We advise all patients with asthma to use this service. Sophie Gaw also has undertaken specific training in COPD and sees these patients as part of their annual review. Appointments can be booked at Reception in the Respiratory Clinics..

 

• Smoking Cessation

If you or a family member are trying to stop smoking and would like some help or advice, speak to the NHS Stop Smoking Service. There’s no need to go “cold turkey”. Support is free and increases your chance of success. There are no lectures—just friendly practical support via evening clinics or one-to-one day sessions, with a high success rate.

You’re up to four times more likely to give up smoking with support, so PHONE 0845 602 3608 now for more information and an informal chat

Or if you are motivated to stop and feel you would benefit from one to one support here at the Medical Centre with our specially trained Nurse, Sophie Gaw – please phone reception and make an appointment in the Smoking Cessation Clinic.

 

• Child Health Surveillance

Screening checks are recommended for children, starting at 8 weeks, up to school age. These are carried out by the Doctors and Health Visitors. Appointments are arranged by the Health Visitors

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• Contraception

Sue Kinver, one of the practice nurses, is running a Family Planning Clinic on Mondays at 5-6pm. Initially, this will be open to patients already on a contraceptive pill wishing to arrange a review. Please enquire at Reception for further details

Confidential advice is available for all our patients at the Medical Centre. Most contraceptive products are available on free prescriptions. Patients of all ages, including teenagers and those under 16, will be seen and advised in total confidence - please do not be afraid to ask.

Emergency contraception is most effective if taken within 24 hours - ensure you see us promptly. It can be used several days afterwards - please ask us if you are in doubt.

 

• Diabetes Clinics

  We work closely with all our patients with diabetes to try and improve their care. The weekly diabetes clinics are held on Monday and Tuesday mornings and are organised by Dr de Ferrars, Sue Kinver (one of our Practice Nurses) and Maggie Washburn (one of our District Nurses). Both Sue and Maggie have undertaken special training and aim to see all patients newly diagnosed with diabetes within a week or two. Patients with established diabetes are invited by letter annually.

   

• Elderly Care

Our District Nurses offer a "MOT" check for elderly patients. This is particularly advised for those who do not see the Doctors on a regular basis.

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• Heart Disease

A healthy lifestyle is of vital importance to patients with heart disease. As part of the national initiative, we offer this nurse clinic, especially to those with recent heart problems.

• Immunisation Clinics

Two of our Practice Nurses have received specific training in Childhood Immunisations - Sophie Gaw and Julie Tyler. We consider the national immunisation plans to be high priorities and achieve high coverage. If you believe that your child has missed any immunisations please contact the Practice Nurses or Health Visitors and we will seek to make good any gaps.

 

• Influenza Vaccination

Bookings for our flu clinics open on 1st September and the clinics are held in October and November, and December mainly on Saturday mornings.

Influenza is different to normal winter "coughs and colds". It is a virus infection that infects the throat and lungs. The damage it causes puts strain on the heart and lungs. This damage can also lead to further bacteria infections, especially lung infection (pneumonia.) There are outbreaks of flu each winter and every several years there is a major outbreak - an epidemic. This happens because the flu virus is always changing its coat to fool the bodies' natural defences - producing a new "strain". Unlike many illnesses, having flu once does not stop you getting it again.

To help protect you, each year a new vaccination is prepared to boost your immune system's reaction against the several strains of flu in circulation around the world. Since it makes your immune system react, the vaccination can trigger a "flu-like illness" a few days afterwards - this is a good sign as it shows your immune system is responding. Vaccination will not stop you getting normal winter coughs and colds. It will not guarantee that you do not get influenza, but the head start that it gives your immune system makes a tremendous difference to how serious the illness is.

Do not underestimate flu. Each year in the UK it infects hundreds of thousands of people and even in a quiet year it is involved in the deaths of several thousand people. You will frequently hear about the huge strain on our local hospitals in winter months - this is nearly all due to the effect of flu.

We strongly recommend that all eligible patients take up the offer for free vaccination. It is offered to all people over 65 years and younger people with diabetes, heart disease, poor immune systems, kidney disease and chest disease (especially those with asthma requiring the use of brown inhalers)

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• Minor Surgery

We carry out a large range of procedures in our modern treatment room including removal of moles and skin lumps. We also perform liquid nitrogen freezing and injection of joints and tissues. Please discuss the problem with your Doctor.

 

• New Patient Registration Checks

When you first register, we have no records and no information about you. You will therefore be asked to complete a health questionnaire that allows us to collect some basic information. If you require medication on a repeat prescription, you will be asked to see one of the doctors.

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• Pregnancy

We offer full antenatal and postnatal care, normally with the birth at Frimley Park Hospital. If you believe you are pregnant, we ask you to see your Doctor first. 

• Travel Clinic

  Immunisations are required for most holidays abroad, especially if travelling outside Europe. Courses can take a few weeks to complete and we advise seeing the nurse at least 4-6 weeks before travel.

  Our Travel Nurse's, Sue Kinver & Claire Bales are experienced in giving advice on avoiding illness abroad and we can supply commercially produced travel packs for those travelling to remote areas (contain sterile needles and dressings).

  We are also a Nationally Accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre

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• Well Woman Clinic

  Clinics for cervical smears are held on three days each week by our nurses. Reminders are sent by post.

  Breast cancer screening (mammograms) is arranged by the Jarvis Centre, Guildford. Women, between the ages of 50 and 65 years, are invited every three years.