Clinics and Services

You can have your blood test taken at the practice. There are clinics every morning from 9:00am until 11.50am. Appointments must be pre booked by contacting reception. This service is available to registered and non-registered patients. Please note: If the hospital has requested you to have a blood test please check with a receptionist first that the practice is able to provide the request.

A full immunisation programme is offered here at the surgery including MMR (mumps, measles and rubella), pre-school vaccinations and boosters. Please ensure that your baby/child is booked for his/her vaccination according to the recommended schedule.

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented. We now offer a free NHS health check to assess your risk and help you to take steps to maintain or improve your health. Everyone between the ages of 40 and 74 who has not been diagnosed with the conditions mentioned will be able to have a health check once every five years. For more information please visit the NHS website.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse at least 4 weeks before you travel. You can find out more information on our Travel Advice page

We have had several queries regarding weight loss injections. Patients can be referred to the Tier 3 Weight Management Programme by the GP to be considered for injections but only if you meet the criteria below:

• People ages 18 or over
• People who are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• People with BMI of 40 or over without any other health conditions
• OR a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35 or over and living with a long term health condition such as diabetes
• OR a BMI of 33 or over if they are of South Asian descent such as Bangladeshi, Indian or Pakistani and you have a long term health condition such as diabetes
• People who do not have an active eating disorder
• Those who are motivated to change their lifestyle and can commit to the programme
• Registered in an area where Oviva is available

The criteria which would make them NOT eligible is:

• Uncontrolled hypertension / heart condition / medical condition preventing increased activity level
• Active or suspected eating disorders, including binge eating disorder
• Bariatric surgery in the past two years
• Unstable or severe mental illness, including suicide attempts in the past 12 months. This may prevent engagement with the behaviour change programme
• Unstable alcohol or drug use (can be referred if the patient has received support and been in recovery for 3 months)
• Unstable hypothyroidism (can be referred if stable)
• Unstable Cushing’s syndrome (can be referred if stable)

Please note: The only injections currently being prescribed are Wegovy (Semaglutide).

If you meet the criteria and would like to be referred, please contact the surgery to arrange a face to face routine appointment with one of the GP’s.