Clinics & Services

Immunisation and Vaccination Clinics

We consider that it is important that all children should be protected against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Rubella and Haemophilus Influenzae B and Meningitis C. There are very few contra-indications to these vaccinations but if you are worried please discuss this with one of the Doctors or the Health Visitor.

Our Clinic is held on every Wednesday morning from 9.30-1pm (Practice Nurse).

Patient Information Leaflet - Measles Advice

Family Planning Service

A full family planning service is provided including emergency contraception and the fitting of coils and counselling. The Practice Nurse also provides family planning advice and we are happy to provide confidential services for people under 16, and advice on safer sex.

Child Surveillance Clinic

HEALTH VISITOR ADVICE LINE: 0300 790 6836, choose option 3 available 9am to 5pm, MON – FRI for health advice and information (please leave a message if call not answered. We aim to get back to you within 24 hours)

CHEDDAR: WEDNESDAY: 10.00am to 11:30am Ocean Adventures Play Centre, Cheddar, BS27 3EB . Healthy Little Ones Group every week TERM TIME ONLY.

If you have recently discovered you are pregnant please visit the Musgrove park website and register your pregnancy there, a midwife will make contact with you to arrange your booking appointment.

We have a antenatal clinic every Thursday with our midwife, Emma Ratcliffe.

Minor Surgery

Our doctors provide a minor surgery service by appointment.

Hearing Aid Batteries

If your National Health Service hearing aid batteries need replacing you can obtain supplies of these free from the Medical Centre. Please ask at Reception.

Test Results

We would be grateful if you would not ring for test results on a Monday but phone any other weekday after 12 noon.

Please note that we are not able to give results to anyone other than yourself unless you give us your permission in advance.

Remote Hypertension Management

What is Hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension or raised blood pressure, is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.

The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked. High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms, but persistent and untreated high blood pressure can increase the risk of several serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.

What is Viso Hypertension Plus

Hypertension Plus is a primary care remote hypertension management and medication titration platform created by OMRON.

This is a free service being rolled out across practices in the primary care network to support our patients to manage their condition remotely.

Click Here to see Viso Hypertension Plus

How to measure your blood pressure remotely

Click Here to see how to take your blood pressure

There are blood pressure monitors available at number of locations locally, such as Cheddar Library, Community Pharmacy, some GP Practices will be loaning them to you as part of the programme, or you may already have one yourself.

If you so wish to purchase one, the British Heart Foundation recommends a selection which you may see more details on Click Here

This service will be coming soon, please watch this space

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The NHS does not cover certain certificates, reports and examinations you may need the doctor to complete for you. We may have to charge you, or a third party, a fee.

Patient Information Leaflet - Private Medical Services

CERTIFICATES WITHOUT EXAMINATION

Simple Certificate of fact	£17
Freedom of Infection Certificate	£30
Private Sick Note/ Accident or sickness incapacity or insurance certificates	£30
School Fees/ holiday insurance certificates	£40
To Whom It May Concern Letter (dependent on length and content)	£20-£40
Certification of PMI claims or ‘pre-treatment’ paperwork	£40
Health club written report to certify patient fit for exercise	£40

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTS

Work of this nature will be charged depending on which of the following scenarios are requested of GP:-
Extract from Medical Records only	£50
Report on Proforma- usually with examination (for example used for all driving reports)	£85
Written Report (with exam) to provide detailed opinion and statement on condition of patient	£128
The above work could include accident or sickness Insurance claims, Employment requests, Private Medical Insurance paperwork, Fitness for Education or Suitability assessments for pharmaceutical trials. All fees will be applied on the basis above.
Court Exemption	£40
Childminder Report	£85
Seat belt exemption medical and certificate	£85

TRAVEL SERVICES

Fit to Travel Certificate	£17
Fitness to Travel Examination and report	£85
Vaccination Certificate	£30
Hep B and Rabies vaccinations (Course of 3 vaccinations plus private prescription)	£45
Please note- in addition patient will be required to purchase vaccine from pharmacy
Private prescription for Malaria	£15

MISCELLANEOUS

Search fee (Access to Records under Data Protection Act)- If whole record is held electronically	£10
Search fee (Access to Records under Data Protection Act)- If record is held electronically and paper copies	£50 max
Photocopies of Medical Records	£0.35/ sheet

PAYMENT TO BE MADE ON COLLECTION OF THE FORM OR PRIOR TO MEDICAL OR PROCEDURE

WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

With effect from 1^st February 2014

Patient Information Leaflet - NHS & Other Free Services

Pharmacy Services Your local pharmacist may be able to help you with a range of minor illnesses including cystitis, impetigo, hay fever, conjunctivitis, thrush, athletes foot, ringworm, earache, headaches, fever, cough and sore throat without you needing to see a doctor. Most pharmacies have a private room which you can use to discuss these issues. If they think you need to see a doctor they will refer you to us

Physiotherapy You will need to see your doctor for a referral

Hospital Transport If you cannot get to your hospital appointment there is transport available. This service is very limited, however, and strict criteria apply. Please see reception for a leaflet or call 01278 727444

Patient Information Leaflet - Transport Information

Podiatry You will need to speak to a GP for a referral.

Citizens’ Advice This service can help with a wide range of non-medical problems. Visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk for more information or call 01278 455236

Counselling You will need to see your doctor for a referral

Turning Point (Alcohol and drug rehabilitation) This is a self-refer service based at Bridgwater. Please call 01278 456561 for more information

ProActive Gym You will need to see your doctor for a referral

Integrated Care for Children (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language) Please see your doctor for a referral or call 0303 033 3002 for more information

Care Direct (Social Services for the elderly) Please call 0845 345 9133 for more information

NHS Direct This service can help with medical advice. Visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or call 0845 4647

Dementia Advice Contact the Alzheimer’s Society on Somerset on 01935 473597 or call the Dementia Helpline on 0845 300 0336

Sexual Health Clinics held at Musgrove Park Hospital (call 01823 344888) and Weston General. Please ask at reception for an information leaflet

Sexual Assault and Rape The Bridge offers offers support for victims (past and present) of sexual assault or rape. You can call them confidentially on 0117 342 6999

Direct Gov This website provides information about a wide variety of government schemes, including carers’ support, driving standards, housing and benefits, assistance with health costs, European health insurance card and much more. Access it at http://www.direct.gov.uk/

Patient Advice and Liaison Service This service is for any problems you might encounter accessing NHS services. Each hospital must have an assigned PALS officer

Somerset Direct Children and Young People’s Service Information and advice for anyone involved with parenting or caring for children. Call 0845 345 9122 for more information

Cheddar Valley Cancer Support This group meets on first Friday of the month at Cheddar Valley Childrens Centre and offers support to those affected by cancer. Visit http://www.cheddarvalleycancersupport.co.uk/ for more information

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Choosing the right NHS service is important to make sure you get the right care in the fastest time possible, but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to go.

NHS Direct (NHS 111 Service)
This free, 24 hour telephone service will give you advice and direct you to the most appropriate medical service in the area. Please call 111 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Pharmacy
Your local pharmacist can give you advice about a range of conditions. Please see the tab entitled "NHS and Other Free Services for more information on the Pharmac Minor Ailments Scheme

GP Surgery
The Surgery will give you advice and treatment for a wide range of conditions including management of long-term illness and help with lifestyle

Minor Injuries Unit
The Minor Injuries Unit can help with fractures, minor burns, sprains and minor cuts. You don’t need an appointment and will be seen in priority order. Your nearest minor injuries unit is at Glastonbury

Accident and Emergency and 999
These services are for medical emergencies, serious breaks and burns and other life-threatening conditions.

"A carer is anybody who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty or disability. All the care they give is unpaid." Source

Carer, Patient Contact & Next of Kin Registration
If you are or have a carer, make sure you share this information with us to ensure your records are up to date. Complete this Contact Form to provide us with details of carers, people with whom we can discuss your confidential information or to advise us who your next of kin is.