Respiratory Clinic
These are run regularly both at Hesters Way and St.Pauls surgeries.
Patients with asthma (including children) and chronic chest problems can make their own appointments through nurse reception (0844 477 8961 StPauls, 548299 Healthy Living Centre). We also regularly recall patients with chest problems by sending written appointments. If you recieve a suggested appointment time but are unable to keep it, please contact reception so a more convenient time can be arranged.
Clinics are run by our practice nurses, with special training in chest problems, supported by a doctor.
We have specialised diagnistic equipment and a range of theraputic devices so we can accurately diagnose problems and supply medication / devices suited to individual needs.
Use the link below to visit the National Asthma Campaign's website.
Diabetes Clinic
4 out of 5 diabetic patients on St Catherines list are now cared for by our surgery diabetic clinic.
Open the link above to learn more about our services.
Use the link below to visit the Diabetes UK (formally the British diabetic Association) website.
Hearthealth Clinic
Patients known to have ischaemic heart disease (angina and/or previous heart attack)are invited to attend this clinic. Regular sessions are run at both St Pauls and Hesters Way Surgeries.If you feel you suffer from ischaemic heart disease and have not received an invitation to attend please contact the nurse receptionist on 0844 477 8961
The clinic is run by a practice nurse, specialist heart nurse and doctor.
Patients are sent an appointment with a form to have a blood test, including cholesterol level, prior to the clinic so we have the maximum information on which to look at treatment options with.
We will shortly publish the protocol used in this clinic along with our latest audit / performance report.
For further information on ischaemic heart disease and over heart conditions use the link to the British Heart Foundation below
Services for Babies and Children
BABY & TODDLER 'DROP-IN' CLINIC - 9.30-10.30am Mon-Sat. Health Visitor only.
St. Paul's Chapel Baby Clinic.
CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE - Children under school age are enrolled to have regular reviews by a Health Visitor and Doctor.
Health Screening and Advice
CERVICAL SCREENING - Female patients aged 20 to 64 will receive routine invitations. Appointments may be made with Practice Nurse or any Doctor.
CONTRACEPTIVE ADVICE - Provided by all the Doctors in normal surgery and by a Practice Nurse - please ask reception for an appointment.
HEALTH PROMOTION - Routine health screening by all members of the Primary Health Care Team, ask at reception.
SEXUAL HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC - is held on a Tuesday between 4:30pm - 6:30pm, run by Sister Wilcock. Patients needing contraceptive advice, smears, sexual health advice can book an appointment for this clinic
Maternity Services
Provided by the Community Midwife and all Doctors
Travel Clinic
We offer a full service for those intending to travel, from basic advice to full immunistion programme including yellow fever.
Please contact the practice nurses on 0844 477 8961
For the latest travel advice from the Department of Health visit the link below
other services...
In addition to these services, the Primary Health Care Team undertake many other health related activities and have access to modern diagnostic equipment such as audiometer, ECG, spirometer, 24 hour blood pressure monitor, sonic-aid etc., please ask any member of the team for help.
