Clinics

Adult Immunisations

We advise all adults that they should be protected against tetanus. For immunised adults who have received five doses, either in childhood or adulthood, booster doses are not recommended.

There is a travel vaccination clinic held twice a month. A pre-travel risk assessment form should be completed prior to the appointment. Please make an appointment at least four weeks before your vacation.

Every October, we offer a flu vaccination to all our patients aged over 65, plus those “at risk” patients with a history of asthma, diabetes, heart or kidney disease. Appointments are made with the practice nurse for this injection.

All patients over 65 years are offered a pneumonia vaccination. This is also recommended for patients suffering from any of the conditions shown below. Please contact the surgery to make an appointment with the practice nurse for this vaccination.

Asplenia or severe dysfunction of the spleen, including homozygous sickle cell disease and coeliac syndrome.

Chronic renal disease or nephrotic syndrome.
Immunodeficiency or immunosuppression due to disease or treatment including HIV infection at all stages.
Chronic heart disease.
Chronic lung disease.
Chronic liver disease including cirrhosis.
Diabetes mellitus.

Family Planning

Contraceptive advice is confidential and available to people of any age during ordinary surgery hours. Our practice nurses offer a comprehensive service.

Emergency contraception is also available after discussion with a GP or nurse.

Dr Burman-Roy has a special interest in family planning and runs a weekly coil-fitting clinic.

Young Persons Clinic

Dr Burman-Roy and a practice nurse run a weekly teenage sexual health clinic on Tuesday afternoons between 3.30 - 6.30pm. This is open to all teenagers regardless of where they are registered. The clinic offers contraception information, support and advice on STIs. There is no need to book an appointment - just turn up. All consultations are confidential.

Minor Surgery

Our practice is fortunate to have its own qualified surgeon - Dr Turner. He performs weekly operating sessions for minor surgical procedures. Please make an appointment to see Dr Turner first to discuss whether the operation is necessary and to arrange an appointment.

Special Purpose Clinics

Antenatal Clinic

The midwives hold antenatal clinics in the surgery by appointment only.

Booking-in appointments are on Monday afternoons and routine follow-ups on Tuesday afternoons.

Asthma, Diabetes And Heart Disease

Our practice nurses have special skills in monitoring these conditions. If you suffer from one of these you can make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your management.

Travel

Click here to download the Pre Travel Risk Assessment Form

Click here to download the Travel Advice Leaflet

Child Health Clinic

This clinic is held every Thursday from 1.30 until 3.00pm in the surgery. It is for children under five years and is attended by Dr Burman-roy and practice nurses. The doctor will check on your child’s development. Immunisations are given by the practice nurse. Appointments are given for development checks. Please do not bring your child to the clinic if they are ill. Health visitors can be seen at Ashford Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Schedule For Early Childhood Immunisation

Non-NHS Services

Certain services provided by your doctor are not covered by the NHS, and you will be asked to pay a fee. These include:
• HGV and PSV medicals
• Elderly drivers
• Pre-employment medicals
• Passports
• Private health insurance claim forms
• Diving medicals
• Insurance medicals (fee normally paid by the insurance company)
• Photo-card driving licence applications
• Certain holiday vaccinations and prescriptions
• Sick certificates to confirm incapacity for work lasting less than one week

Please note that DSS certificates (no charge) can only be issued when an illness lasts longer than one week. For shorter periods you should obtain a self-certification form (SC2) from your employer.

It is not vital to see the doctor at the beginning of an illness just to obtain a certificate, since these can be backdated if necessary.