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Please call 111 if you need emergency medical attention

If you need medical help between the hours of 6.30pm and 8am there are many services in place to treat people who urgently need healthcare, but it isn’t a serious or life threatening emergency.

If you are unsure of the service you need, or need immediate medical advice you should call NHS 111. They can give you advice and if you need to speak directly to a health care professional then they are available on the other end of the phone, whatever the time of day or night.

Walk in services are also available at Loughborough Urgent Care Centre.

If you do need to go to the emergency department, please think about if you can manage to get there using your own transport, or a taxi. Ambulances in the area will always prioritise the most serious cases first, so if your condition is not serious or life threatening and it’s safe to do so, we would recommend seeing if you can get family or friends to help you get to the emergency department. If you’re not sure, ring NHS 111 and they will advise you.

Clinics & Services

district_nurseOur practice provides several special clinics/services, which are listed below.

Please telephone the surgery to arrange an appointment or for more information about any of the services listed.

Cervical Smears

It is recommended that routine smear tests be carried out on women age 25-49 every 3 years and women aged 50-64 every 5 years.

You will be sent a letter from the Health Authority by post telling you when this is due and inviting you to make an appointment for this to be carried out.

Minor Operations

We are able to perform a variety of minor operations.

Please make an appointment to see Dr Abraham for removal of moles/cysts, etc.

Weight Control

Patients will be offered appointments with the Health Care Assistant for advice, support and weight checks.

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Medical Examinations

Fees for private medicals (HGV, etc.) ask at reception.

Asthma Clinics

We recommend that those people with asthma attend the surgery for an annual review. This is to ensure that you are on the most appropriate medication and to provide advice on how to best care for the condition as it affects you.

These appointments are with the Practice Nurse.

Phlebotomy

Please contact reception to confirm how you book a blood test.

Smoking Cessation

Our team can offer advice and support with stopping smoking – please ask for further information at reception.

Diabetes

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All our diabetic patients are offered regular reviews every 6 to 12 months with the doctor or the nurse.

Please telephone the surgery or ask at the reception desk for further information.

Well-Person Clinic

An informal appointment offering blood pressure checks and general advice on health.

Please arrange an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

Health Check

Health checks are available to patients who have not been seen at the surgery within 3 years.

This also applies to patients aged 75 and over who have not been seen by any of the practice team in the previous 12 months.

Please make an appointment with the Health Care Assistant.

Health checks can be carried out at home for those who are elderly and unable to attend the surgery.

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Affordable Physiotherapy (Private)

You can self-refer directly to our in-house private physiotherapist service.  £26 per treatment.  For further information contact the surgery or call:  07812441426.

Beverley Berns - Physiotherapist.

Antenatal and Postnatal Clinics

We provide a system of shared care with the doctors, midwives and the hospital consultants.

Appointments are usually with a midwife.

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Childhood Immunisations

Clinics held every Thursday

The childhood vaccinations are now given in rapid succession at two, three and four months to protect against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio and meningitis.

It is very important that your child has these vaccinations.

Please feel free to discuss any concerns you may have with the doctor or health visitor. 

Nasal spray flu vaccine Offers the best protection against flu. It is given as a spray squirted up each nostril. It's quick and painless. For some children the nasal spray is not suitable for medical reasons. Our team will review the medical information submitted before offering the flu vaccine injection.

The nasal vaccine contains traces of a highly processed form of porcine gelatine.

Family Planning (inc. Contraceptive Pill, Coil and Implanon)

We do not provide contraceptive service in house however all the Doctors and Nurses provide contraceptive advice in normal surgery time.

 Repeat prescriptions or follow up appointments can be arranged solely with the Practice Nurse.

 
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