Services

Why Cervical Screening is so Important

Cervical screening is a free health test which helps prevent cervical cancer. All women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 are eligible for a cervical smear test, which can be performed by one of our nurses at the GP surgery. During this procedure a small sample of cells is taken from the cervix. The sample is checked for the virus Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. If you have HPV your sample will be checked for abnormal cells.

The test is done routinely every three years (age 25-49) or every five years (age 50-64). It is the best way to protect against cervical cancer.

If you have registered with us from another surgery you may have done the test elsewhere in the UK. Please let us know the date of your last test so that we can update our records.

If you have registered with us from another country, any tests done abroad are not recognised by the UK screening service. Please book an appointment for your test, or to speak to the nurse if you have any questions.

Please follow this link to view the leaflet, which aims to help you decide and is available in other languages

It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.

Find out more about NHS vaccinations and when to have them

We have a number of clinics at the surgery which are run by external professionals.  We have ante-natal, psychological therapy, and counselling clinics. Please enquire with reception should you wish to access any of these services.

The nursing team from the Alliance Group will be completing health checks for patients with schizophrenia, bipolar and psychosis on our behalf. Please call 02477 710981.

Our staff will look at the information you give us and refer patients to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Scheme. If referred, you will have a consultation with a local pharmacist (either face to face, by telephone, or virtual). The pharmacist can offer advice, make a referral to an NHS service, or refer back to the surgery.

If you are not sure what is best for you, please ask when booking your appointment.

More information to help you understand the Additional Reimbursement Scheme Roles

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

If you would like support in any of the following areas why don't you ask your surgery staff if you can have an appointment with the Social Prescriber, to chat and discuss what there is going on in the community for you.

Together With Your Link Worker You Will: 

• Explore what is important for your wellbeing - what matters to me?
• Identify local activities and services you could benefit from
• Gain support and encouragement to start using services that could help you
• Improve your health and wellbeing by giving you control over your health

Benefits of Social Prescribing

• Gain support to help with what matters to you
• Feel more positive and confident
• Make contacts in your community, help with loneliness and isolation
• Improve mental wellbeing and lifestyle
• Support with money, housing and employment
• Improve relationships with family and friends 
• Improve impact of long-term conditions