Clinics & Services
In addition to the large number of appointments available with the Doctors, the practice operates a range of specialised clinics.
Diabetic Clinic
Diabetic Nurse Specialist
If you have diabetes, you should come to the clinic at least twice a year. It helps if you can arrange to have a blood test about 2 weeks before. At the clinic your urine and blood pressure will be checked and your diabetes care reviewed.
Asthma Clinic
Marrianne Hunt.
If you have Asthma you should have a check-up at least once a year. Please make an appointment with Marrianne.
COPD Clinic
Marrianne Hunt
If you have COPD you should have a check-up at least once a year. Please make an appointment with Marrianne
HRT Clinics
Buffy Wareham
For your HRT requirements and checks please make an appointment with Buffy.
Family Planning & Women's Health
Buffy Wareham - Family Planning Nurse
All methods of contraception are available and the Family Planning Nurse can do routine contraceptive pill check-ups and coil checks following fitting.
Emergency Contraception
Sometimes couples risk pregnancy by not taking adequate precautions. Emergency contraception is effective for up to 72 hours after the event, but you should seek advice as soon as possible.
Travel Clinic
Practice Nurses
Only a limited travel service is provided by NHS:
· Hepatitis A [infectious hepatitis] - first and second/booster doses
· Typhoid - first and second/booster doses
· Combined hepatitis A and typhoid - first and second/booster doses)
· Tetanus, diphtheria and polio as given in the combined Td/IPV vaccine.
Before you travel we recommend that you view the following websites for information regarding your needs for the area s you are travelling to:
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk (This is an NHS Scotland website, but is still very useful and relevant)
NaTHNaC | Travellers
If you require a travel service that is not provided by the NHS then further advice can be found at Book Now - Travel Vaccinations | Yellow Fever | Malaria - Boots
Phlebotomy Clinic
Lynn, Emma and Karina are available each morning to perform blood tests.
Well Woman Clinic
Practice Nurses
Buffy, Marrianne and Laura provide the opportunity for ladies to discuss and monitor issues relating to a healthy lifestyle. A smear test, urine and blood pressure check can be done if needed. We advise a three yearly review. A reminder is sent if the due date has passed.
Well Man
Our Practice Nurse can advise you on achieving and maintaining good health, the emphasis being on self-motivation through leaflets and advice. Your Blood Pressure and weight will be checked and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues that concern you.
'Flu Clinic
During October/November we offer 'flu vaccinations to patients at particular risk. This includes the elderly or frail, people with asthma or diabetes, those with long standing heart and lung problems and people on long-term steroids or immuno suppressant treatment.
Flu Vaccination, who should have it and why
Disease Management
Many long-term conditions need regular monitoring and blood tests. Your Doctor or the Practice Nurse can advise you.
Minor Surgical Procedures
We have a well-equipped minor surgery room. Two partners are qualified surgeons who can undertake a range of minor surgical procedures at the Surgery.
Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics
Our attached midwives run these clinics, providing full maternity care. Please ask at Reception.
Baby/Children's Clinic
The Health Visitors are available to weigh your babies, to discuss problems and give advice.
Thursday mornings the clinic will be a 'drop-in clinic' and will be held at Blandford Children's Centre from 10am to 11.30am- no appointment necessary.
Any queries please telephone 01258 459127.