The London Road Surgery

CLINICS

The nursing team comprises:

Amanda Dean RGN RSCN
Jaine Goddard RGN
Lindsey King RGN

Each nurse has her own areas of training and expertise. It is therefore helpful if you could inform the reception team of the kind of treatment you may require, in order that your appointment is made with the most appropriate person. Please note that our nurses may be running clinics in all rooms of the surgery and you are therefore advised to listen carefully to ensure you attend the correct room.

Our healthcare assistant is available to take your blood pressure and give advice on lifestyle, diet, medication, smoking cessation etc.

The nurses' clinics are run between 8.30am - 12.20pm and 2.00 - 6.00pm. If you need to speak to one of the nurses, you may telephone at 12.30pm daily. The nurses will not be able to take requests for prescriptions but will be able to give advice.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Minor Operations

We provide a minor operation service for ingrowing toenails etc, by arrangement with your doctor.

Health Promotion Advice And Blood Pressure Monitoring

Our practice nurses and healthcare assistant give advice on smoking, alcohol and diet control. They are available for routine BP monitoring and a wide range of health advice.

Travel Advice And Immunisations

The Practice has a special interest in travel health and is able to give general and individual advice on staying healthy whether abroad for business or pleasure. Advice is available on the special requirements of the backpacker or adventure traveller.

A full range of immunisations are available and the practice is a registered Yellow Fever centre. Only a few vaccines are available on the NHS but we aim to make our charges competitive.

This service is available not only to our registered patients but to travellers from outside the Practice.

The nurses run the travel clinic and an appointment should be booked with them in the first instance, emphasising it is for travel advice and also advise the destination so that extra time can be allocated. Please contact the practice for a list of vaccinations available.

Flu Vaccine And Pneumonia Vaccine

Influenza is still a major cause of illness and can lead to more serious diseases in those people who, for whatever reason, are more susceptible. It is therefore particularly targeted towards “at risk” groups such as the elderly, those with chest disease such as asthma or emphysema, diabetics and those with low immune systems or on steroids. People outside these groups may still be eligible for vaccination.
The vaccine is made new each year depending on the ‘flu strain which is around that season, hence revaccination is required yearly, usually in October or November. It provides protection against flu but unfortunately does not prevent the common cold or other viruses.

Pneumonia vaccine is only required once and gives protection against pneumococcus. Again, it is recommended for the "elderly and at risk" groups and is vital for those who have had the spleen removed. We organise and publicise a flu campaign each autumn.

Asthma Clinic

This is held in regular nursing hours by appointment and there is a special COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) clinic with a specialist respiratory nurse.

Diabetic Clinic

This is held in regular nursing hours by appointment.

PRIVATE SERVICES

The NHS covers “core services” but examples of those falling outside NHS which therefore incur charges include:

A list of the more common charges is available in reception.

CHILD HEALTH SERVICES

Baby Clinics And Child Health Surveillance Clinics

Baby immunisations are carried out during normal nursing hours.

How To Protect Your Child

There are very few medical reasons for not having your child immunised. If you are concerned please discuss this with our practice nurse or doctor.
Before three months old your child may be offered a BCG injection by the clinic doctor to protect your child against TB. This is available on request for siblings.

Advice And Care Following Immunisations

After any of the following injections, children may be irritable or have a temperature. You should keep the child cool and they should be given the appropriate dose of baby paracetamol to bring down the temperature and have some of their clothes removed. Follow this with a second dose four to six hours later. If your baby is two to three months old, the dose is 60mg of paracetamol. You can get a special oral syringe from the pharmacist for measuring the right amount. Contact the practice if you are worried. Sometimes the skin becomes red and swollen around the place where the injection was given, or a small lump appears and may take a few weeks to disappear. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal and your child’s next injection need not usually be delayed.

Following MMR, children may experience a rubella-type illness, ie rash and/or temperature 7-21 days following the injection. This is self-limiting and non-infectious and should be treated as above. If you are worried that this is not resolving, please contact us for advice.

There is a Meningitis C vaccine available where all risk groups will be called for automatically. Everyone under the age of 24 years is entitled to a free immunisation. This is available from the nurses. Meningitis A, C, W & Y (Quadrivalent) Vaccination is mandatory for certain travel destinations. This is not a routine vaccination and a charge will be made if it is necessary for you to have it.