SAVE TIME BY SEEING THE RIGHT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
We are aware of the long wait to see a GP and therefore continue to work with our team to provide suitable alternative options of care for our patients. Patients are welcome to contact the practice to discuss who else they may be able to see instead of a doctor.
Below highlights different providers who are able to assist with various ailments. This may decrease the need to book an appointment with a GP and receive treatment sooner.
Pharmacists are qualified to provide advice and treatment for;
Athletes Foot, B12 injection, Constipation, Cold Sores, Coughs and Colds, Conjunctivitis for those aged over 2 years, Contraceptive pill, Covid vaccinations and antivirals , Dry skin, nappy rash, small patches of impetigo (less than 3 areas), abrasions, bruises, insect bites & sunburn, Emergency contraception, Head lice, Mouth ulcers, Pregnancy vaccinations, Pain relief, Piles, Flu vaccinations, Hay-fever, Sore throats & earache for less than 3 days, Smoking cessation, Thrush (between ages 16 to 65), UTI (between ages 16 - 65, not pregnant), Warts & verruca’s
Our Health Coach, is able to offer advice, support and help navigate towards community support (All consultations are free of charge)
Smoking cessation, Drugs & alcohol, Pre-Diabetes advice, setting health goals, Advice on benefits, housing, care at home, children’s and older people’s services, family support, Exercise, Provide assistance and advice on financial matters, benefits such as WINZ and job seeking, Cholesterol lowering + diet and lifestyle advise
Our Health Improvement Practitioner is able to assist with (All consultations are free of charge)
Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health, Lifestyle changes (smoking, alcohol, weight), Isolation, Stress /Burnout, Sleep problems
Ros specializes in Hypnotherapy and NLP. Types of issues she can assist with are as follow
Anxiety, Bed Wetting, Chronic Pain, Hot Flushes, Low mood, Phobia’s, Sleep, Smoking, Trauma, Other additions. If unsure, please get in touch and talk to our reception team.
Our Clinical Pharmacist can assist and do
3-6 monthly medication reviews, Offer advice on any medication problems/queries, Assist with patients wishing to potentially decrease their medication, Blood pressure, Offer education session for patients on their medication, Long term conditions management.
Our Registered Nurses are able to do
Blood pressure checks, Wound management, Child Immunisations, Cervical Screening, Contraception / Depo Provera Injections, Spirometry, Infusions, Travel consults + vaccinations, Ear Suctioning, Other vaccinations
Our Nurse Prescriber and Community Nurse Prescriber can
Prescribe and treat minor ailments such as rash/spots, wound infections, eczema etc., Long term conditions, UTI & STI checks + treatment, Diabetes check + treatment, Treat minor ear & eye infections, Blood pressure reviews
Our Nurse Practitioner can help with multiple medical conditions including
3-6 monthly med reviews, ACC injury assessment + registration, Men’s Health, Driver’s licence medicals, Women’s health (contraception, menopause, breast concerns), Long term conditions clinic – review conditions such as; Asthma, COPD, Heart Failure, Gout, Cardiovascular disease, Eczema + other skin conditions
Our Doctors (GP - General Practitioner) can
Assess and treat all ailments, conditions and diseases. Minor surgeries etc. (such as excisions, punch biopsies, wedge resections), Steroid Injections, Sports medicine, Medicals (various), Long-Acting Reversable Contraception removal + insertions, such as IUD’s & Implants and more.