Contraception

Advice on all types of contraception can be obtained from the surgery. Please arrange an appointment with the practice nurse.

We also hold a contraception 'no worries clinic', aimed at boys and girls under the age of 19 or in full-time education.

The clinic provides emergency contraception and condoms. All consultations are completely confidential. It is run by trained nurses and no appointment is necessary. Simply call into the surgery Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Cervical Cytology

We encourage all women up to the age of 65 to have regular cervical smear tests. You will receive an invitation for this in accordance with NHS guidelines. However, if you are concerned about any symptoms at other times, please make an appointment with the practice nurse.

Maternity Care

All the doctors offer maternity care, shared with the community midwife and Great Western Hospital, Swindon. Appointments with the doctor are within normal surgery hours, and with the midwife on Thursday afternoons.

Childhood Immunisations and Development Checks

Dr Davies runs regular clinics on Tuesday mornings. You will be sent an appointment when the immunisation/check is due.

All our GPs and health visitors feel childhood immunisations are extremely important. The benefits far outweigh any slight risks involved. The health visitor will give you comprehensive advice prior to your child's appointment, but please discuss any concerns by ringing your health visitor on (01793) 854202.

Adult Immunisations

It is advisable for adults to have a tetanus booster. Please consult the practice nurses.

Other Clinics

The practice nurses monitor patients with asthma,COPD diabetes, dietary problems, heart disease, hypothyroidism, hypertension,  and symptoms of menopause, to name but a few!

They also manage our flu vaccination campaign from October to December each year. Flu jabs are essential for patients of any age who suffer from diabetes, asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart disease and kidney disease, and for those aged 65 and over.

If you are not sure whether you should have one, please ask one of the nurses for advice.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgical procedures can be carried out at the practice. Your GP will be able to advise you.

Travel Vaccinations & Advice

Please see, write to, or telephone the practice nurse AT LEAST eight weeks before you are due to travel to ensure adequate cover. Many immunisations are available through the NHS, but some are not and have to be paid for by the patient. The nurses can advise you.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible  - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations.  These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine.  Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge.  This is because travel vaccination is not included in the services provided by the NHS and therefore is a chargeable service.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday.  To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

We provide a range of services which are not funded by the NHS, and therefore we have to charge a fee. The fees are those recommended by the British Medical Association, and there is a summary of charges in reception.

Such services include medical insurance reports, pre-employment medical, vaccination certificates, holiday cancellation claims, HGV/PSV licence medical, insurance company medical, passport countersignature, etc.

This list is not exhaustive. Please enquire at reception for the exact fee when you hand in your form. We try to complete these forms as soon as possible, but surgery commitments and visits have to take priority.

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'

The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.

For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced)

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