(otherwise known as AAA Screening)

The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme’s main aim is to reduce the number of deaths from ruptured AAAs.

We offer cervical screening (it is sometimes called a smear test) as part of the national programme. All ladies between the ages of 25 to 50 years are offered a  smear test every three years and ladies aged 50 to 64 years are offered a test every five years.

Smear tests are a way of identifying patients who may have changes in the cells of the cervix which could turn cancerous.

If you are due a smear, please contact the reception to book an appointment with our practice nurse.

Further information is available below:

The NHS runs a number of national screening programmes. Screening is a way of finding people who are at a higher risk of developing a problem so that early treatment can be offered or advice given.

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
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates
• Some Travel Vaccinations
• Hepatitis B Vaccine for Occupational Health

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.

• ECG recordings
• Ear syringing
• Stitches removal
• Phlebotomy
• Sexually Transmitted Infection screening for 14-25 year-olds
• Anticoagulation service
• Alcohol consumption screening
• The Medical Centre has signed up for a pilot scheme to offer routine Saturday appointments for registered and non-registered patients.
• Online appointment booking

Available during opening hours:

• General management of medical conditions
• Health promotion advice
• Emergency care, if appropriate
• Referral for other services, if appropriate
• Urgently required care for temporary residents
• Chronic disease management e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD
• Cervical screening
• Child health surveillance
• Contraceptive services including emergency contraception
• Coil implants
• Maternity services
• Travel vaccinations
• Immunisations
• New leaf
• Flu vaccinations