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Clinics and Services

Covid Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19. The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Flu Vaccination

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.

Childhood Immunisation Clinics

Available by appointment every Wednesday from 9:45am to 11:45am.

This clinic is run by our practice nurses and you can bring your child along for their immunisations. Appointments will be sent out by the child health department for scheduled immunisation, or alternatively you can make an appointment at the desk.

Learn more about NHS vaccinations and when to have them

First Point of Contact Clinic

By appointment only, every Monday from 9am to 12:30pm.

This clinic is run by the midwife. You can now book into this clinic as soon as you know you are pregnant and the midwife will arrange all your antenatal care.

Booking Clinic

Every Monday from 2pm to 3pm.

This is run by the midwife. At this clinic the midwife will take a booking history and blood tests. She will also discuss with you your choices for maternity care. Once you have seen the midwife at the first point of contact clinic she will make you an appointment to attend this clinic.

Antenatal Clinics

Every Monday from 9am to 12:30pm.

This is run by the midwife. Regular check ups will help you to stay healthy during pregnancy. Once you have seen the midwife at the booking clinic she will make you an appointment to attend the antenatal clinic.

Drug Treatment Clinics

Every Monday morning by appointment only

The clinic offers treatment and support for drug users.

The services available are:

  • Inpatient/ outpatient detox
  • Rehabilitation centre referral
  • Management of drug use
  • HIV/Hep counselling
  • Relapse prevention
  • Employment/education referral

Please see your doctor for referral to this clinic.

Health Promotion Clinics

The practice nurse is available to give you advice about a healthier lifestyle e.g. diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol. She will also check your blood pressure and weight and perform further tests if appropriate e.g. blood cholesterol.

Diabetic Clinics

This clinic aims to improve the care of our diabetic patients and is run by Catherine Whitrow, our practice nurse. Patients will be reviewed annually by invitation. If you wish to attend this clinic please see your doctor.

Asthma Clinics

This is run by the clinical pharmacist and the practice nurses. The aims of this clinic are to help you to gain maximum benefit from your treatment, and to reduce the frequency of attacks.

Heart Clinic

This clinic is for patients with angina or who have had an heart attack. It is designed to help reduce risk factors and optimise medical treatment for your heart condition.

Family Planning

All of the doctors provide family planning advice. If you require a coil fitting (IUD) contact a local family planning clinic. All of the doctors will provide advice about termination of pregnancy and patients can now self-refer to one of the following organisations without having to see their doctor:

  • British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
  • Central Manchester NHS Trust
  • Manchester Pregnancy Advisory Service

There is one a central booking service that is able to offer an appointment at any of the above providers. It operates from 09:00-19:00, on weekdays only. To make an appointment, please ring 0845 365 0565.

Minor Surgery

We have facilities to perform minor surgery such as freezing of warts and injection of joints.

Health Checks for the Over 75s

If you are aged 75 years or over, you are entitled to an annual health check. A home visit can be arranged if you are housebound.

Health Checks for the 15 to 74s

If you are aged between 15-74 years you are entitled to a three yearly health check.

Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS)

PARS helps people with long term conditions to increase their level of physical activity in a safe and structured way. The service provides a health screening, advice and access to exercise sessions led by highly qualified exercise professionals.

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