We offer a range of clinics and services at the surgery. There are some tasks you can do, such as health reviews, using:
- our online forms
- the SystmConnect service
Antental clinics
Contact can be made to the practice who can provide a link to the midwife for your first booking.
Cervical screening
Cervical screening (Smear Test) can prevent cancer of the cervix by finding abnormal changes before cancer develops. Regular smear tests can save your life.
Practice nurses and some GP’s are qualified to perform cervical screening. All women are invited to have their first smear aged 24 and a half, then tri-yearly until the age of 50-64. After 50, the screening takes place every 5 years. NHS England automatically sends a reminder to women who are due for a test from the age of 24 and a half years. If there are any worries or concerns after the screening or after the age of 64 please contact the practice.
Additional information can be found at www.jostrust.org.uk or the NHS website.
Breast examinationa
All women should regularly examine their breasts and from the age of 50 will be invited for a mammogram. If they need help or advice about this, they should please contact the practice.
Additional information can be found at breastcancernow.org or breast awareness NHS.
Baby clinics
Well baby clinics are held in Gloucester and the surrounding area with health visitors who provide advice about:
- Feeding babies and toddlers.
- How to get a good night’s sleep.
- Toilet training/tantrums.
- Feelings and anxieties.
- Minor illnesses/first aid.
- Concerns about vision, hearing or speech.
Child health checks
Routine health assessments are carried out on babies at:
- 6 weeks – by GP and health visitors
- 9 months – by health visitors, and again at 2 years by health visitors
You will be notified when your child is due for an assessment by the health visitor. You are welcome to contact the health visitor if you have any concerns. Please ensure you bring your child’s “Red Book” to all routine health assessments.
Family planning
A full range of family planning services and advice is available including contraceptive coil fittings and implants.
Health promotion
The practice has a wide selection of health promotional literature available for your information, including home treatment of minor ailments. Please ask your doctor, practice nurse or receptionist for the most recent leaflets available.
Managing memory together
Please ask at reception for a leaflet about this.
Medicals
Private medicals are offered by appointment, usually outside the normal surgery appointment times (there may be a charge for this, please enquire at the time of booking your appointment).
Minor surgery
Dr Unwin and Dr Eaton-Charnock provide regular Clinics for a range of minor operations.
Vasectomies
If you are thinking of having a Vasectomy, you may be able to have your operation carried out by one of our doctors specifically trained to perform vasectomies. For more details, please telephone 01452 881928 and ask to speak to the administrator who deals with the vasectomy clinic.
Travel advice
If you are planning a holiday abroad, you may need vaccinations to protect you on your travels. Please use this SystmConnect service to get further information.
Vaccinations
Flu vaccinations
Annual influenza immunisation is strongly recommended for all patients aged 65 and over and for adults and children with the following conditions: respiratory disease (including asthma), heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Vaccinations are started in October each year.
Shingles is available for patients aged 70-79 and aged 65 as per roll out program and some at risk groups from the age of 50. These will be invited to attend a clinic.
Patients will be notified if they are in the risk groups for immunisation.
Pneumococcal vaccinations
This vaccine can be given anytime of the year and is recommended for all patients aged 65 years and over and for adults and children with the following: respiratory disease (including asthma), heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.