Cardiovascular Check – Working together to improve your health
Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes or kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even if you have a history of them in your family.
Have your free NHS Health Check and you will be better prepared for the future and be able to take steps to maintain or improve your health.
If you are between the age of 40 & 74 and do not currently have a Chronic Disease, such as Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke or Kidney Disease, Please make an appointment with one of our Healthcare Assistants to have your free NHS Check up today.
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Child’s Health and Immunisations
We recommend a full immunisation programme and regular checks on you child’s well-being and development. These checks are carried out by a doctor, health visitor and a practice nurse. Invitations are sent out to parents as their child’s immunisation date becomes due.
Clinics are held at the practice every Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.
Please note all newborns requiring an 8 week check with the Doctor, this is by appointment only
Vaccination Schedule
Children’s Immunisation Schedule
Here’s a checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the age at which you should ideally have them.
2 months:
Diphtheria, polio, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib, a bacterial infection that can cause severe pneumonia or meningitis in young children) given as a 6-in-1 single jab known as DTaP/IPV/Hib
Rotavirus
Meningitis B
3 months:
6-in-1, 2nd dose (DTaP/IPV/Hib)
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus, 2nd dose
4 months:
6-in-1, third dose (DTaP/IPV/Hib)
Meningitis B, 2nd dose
Between 12 and 13 months:
Meningitis B, 3rd dose
Hib/MenC
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), given as a single jab
Pneumococcal infection, 2nd dose
3 years and 4 months, or soon after:
MMR second jab
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio (DtaP/IPV), given as a 4-in-1 pre-school booster
Around 12-13 years:
Cervical cancer (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer (girls only): three jabs given within six months
Around 13-18 years:
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster (Td/IPV), given as a 3-in-1 teenage booster
We recommend that all patients who suffer from conditions of the heart such as angina, and previous heart attacks etc, are seen for an annual check-up each year. These checks are carried out by our practice nurses. The practice sends for patients as their check-ups become due, usually around their birthday.
Diabetes
We recommend that all our diabetic patients have an annual check with the Practice Nurse. We also recommend that diabetic patients have a 6 monthly check and this is with one of our Healthcare Assistant. The practice sends invites to patients as their check-ups become due
Asthma & COPD Clinics
We encourage all our patients with active asthma & COPD to attend for an annual review with one of our practice nurses. The nurses will monitor your asthma / COPD and agree self-management plans with you.
The practice sends for patients as their check becomes due usually around their birthday date.
Family Planning
Our Nurses and Doctors are happy to discuss any contraceptive needs you may have. They can also give advice on suitable methods. All the doctors are sympathetic to women who wish to discuss unwanted pregnancies.
We also offer Contraceptive Implants and Intrauterine (Coil) device fittings within the Practice after a consultation with specialised GP.
Minor Surgery
Dr Norris runs a Minor Surgery Clinic every 6 weeks. Giving intra-articular injections to patients who suffer from conditions such as severe arthritis. A prior appointment is required with Dr Norris to assess the need for a procedure such as this.
All patients are required to sign a consent to treatment form prior to any minor surgery procedure being carried out in the practice.
Other Immunisations
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu. Flu can be a serious or life-threatening illness. People who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu will be offered the vaccine. This vaccine is due every year in autumn and early winter.
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
have certain long-term health conditions
are pregnant
live in a care home
are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
live with someone who has a weakened immune system
Frontline health and social care workers can get a flu vaccine through their employer.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It’s recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against some types of bacterial infections. Some of these can cause serious illnesses like:
meningitis (an infection in the brain and spinal cord)
sepsis (a life-threatening reaction to an infection)
It can also help protect against other illnesses such as sinusitis and ear infections.
Shingles Vaccine
The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It’s recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.
You’re more likely to get shingles, and it’s more likely to cause serious problems, as you get older or if you have a severely weakened immune system.
The shingles vaccine helps:
reduce your chances of getting shingles
reduce your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles
The shingles vaccine is recommended for some older adults and people with a severely weakened immune system.
RSV Vaccine
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It’s recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.
RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life.
It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses such as:
The RSV vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious breathing problems like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
The RSV vaccine is recommended if:
you’re pregnant – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy (from 28 weeks onwards) to help protect your baby after they’re born
you’re aged 75 to 79
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine
Whooping cough (pertussis) rates have risen recently. Babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk.
Whooping cough can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.
Pregnant women can help protect their babies by getting vaccinated.
You should usually have the whooping cough vaccine around the time of your mid-pregnancy scan (usually at 20 weeks pregnant), but you can have it from 16 weeks.
To help give the best protection to your baby, you should have the vaccine before 32 weeks. If you miss out, you can still have the vaccine later.
The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and sepsis. It’s offered to teenagers in school, but can be given up to the age of 25 if it’s been missed.
The MenACWY vaccine is recommended for all teenagers. It’s usually given to children when they’re 13 or 14 years old (school year 9 or 10).
If you missed having the vaccine when you were at school, you can get it up to the age of 25 years.
It’s also available for some people who are at increased risk of getting meningitis because of:
The MMR vaccine gives long-term protection against measles, mumps and rubella (german measles) These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss.
If you’re pregnant, getting measles can cause premature birth, miscarriage or still birth. And getting rubella can cause serious problems for your baby such as damage to their sight and hearing.
2 doses of the MMR vaccine gives you long-term protection.
Getting vaccinated also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated, such as unborn babies, newborn babies and anyone with a weakened immune system.
The MMR vaccine is recommended for all babies and young children, but older children and adults can have it if they were not vaccinated when they were younger.
The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV). It’s recommended for children aged 12 to 13 years old and people at higher risk from HPV.
The HPV vaccine is recommended for children aged 12 to 13 years old and people at higher risk from HPV.
Everyone should have a tetanus immunisation. A course of three injections (normally given in infancy) followed by two booster doses ten years apart gives protection. A booster is then only needed after a penetrating injury.
Hepatitis B
For those patients whose jobs put them at risk can have a hepatitis B immunisation. However we unable to give any occupational vaccines. Please contact your HR department to find out where you can get your vaccine.
For more Information about other immunisations you should have, please visit the NHS website.
Travel Immunisations
The Practice Nurses offer a wide range of injections and advice necessary for travel. Please contact the surgery 6 weeks before travelling to arrange an appointment.
A travel vaccination questionnaire will be needed before an appointment can be made.