Clinics

Antenatal Clinic

Monday 2.00 - 3.30pm
Patients are seen by the midwife at the clinics, by appointment. Anyone who wishes to be booked for shared care at the Royal Victoria Hospital should give their details to a receptionist who will then pass the details to the midwife. The midwife will then contact the patient with an appointment and time.

Baby Clinic

Monday 2.00 - 4.00pm
The Baby Clinics are run by Dr Keys and Mrs Jenny Law, our health visitor for child developmental checks and immunisations and allows an opportunity to discuss other problems eg sleeping, feeding and child health worries, with a doctor or health visitor.

Children's Immunisation Clinic

Tuesday 10.30 - 11.30am
These are carried out by appointment only with Staff Nurse Marie Campbell.

Diabetic Clinic

Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00pm
This is run by Dr Savage, by appointment only.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care is provided by both doctors during surgery hours. Dr keys provides contraceptive implant and intrauterine coil as a method of contraception. Please make an appointment to discuss these options with her.

Cervical Smear Clinic

This is carried out by Staff Nurse Marie Campbell and Nurse Lindsey Firth by appointment.
We encourage ladies aged 24-65 to attend for this important test.

Non NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment; please telephone the surgery. Ask at reception for the charges for these services.

Travel Immunisations/Vaccinations

Please pick up a Travel Vaccination Form from reception and once completed give back to a receptionist who will then give the form to a doctor. The doctor will provide a prescription for any vaccinations required and you must make an appointment with Staff Nurse Marie Campbell at least eight weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception.

Requests For Antibiotics

Most coughs, colds and sore throats are due to viral infections and will not require antibotics. If you feel you require an antibiotic, please make an appointment with a Doctor or Nurse Firth. If no appointments are available leave your name and a contact number with some details regarding your illness and a Doctor or Nurse will contact you. You may then be asked to attend the surgery.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgery can be arranged by making an initial appointment for assesment with Dr Savage or Dr Keys - Some procedures may be performed in the surgery.

Influenza Vaccinations

If you are 65 or over, it is advisable to get an influenza vaccination every year. It is also recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing homes. Please contact the surgery from October for details of vaccination dates and to make an appointment.

COPD/Asthma Clinic

By appointment with Nurse Firth.