Routine cervical smears are performed by the nurse by appointment during the smear clinic, although if the time of this session is impossible because of work or other commitments, smears may be arranged at other times through the nurse.
Please remember to bring with you the date of your last menstrual period; you will be notified of the result.
If you would like a urine examination, this can be arranged if a sample is brought to your appointment.
A comprehensive family planning and menopause service is offered by the practice which includes oral contraceptive pill prescription in addition to the fitting of diaphragms, implants and IUCDs (coils).
Vasectomy and female sterilisation can be arranged through the hospital by the GP.
To preserve anonymity and confidentiality all consultations regarding family planning are by ordinary appointment during normal surgery hours.
These clinics are designed to give men the opportunity of discussing health matters relating specifically to men.
In particular, blood pressure, weight, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption and stress factors will be explored.
Where appropriate, blood cholesterol estimations will be arranged and the urine will be routinely examined.
If you have not been seen in the past year by a health professional please contact the surgery for a routine health check with a nurse or health care assistant.
According to the National Service Framework of the NHS we have specially conducted screening programs for heart disease with particular emphasis on assessment of risk factors; this includes blood pressure, anti-smoking, cholesterol management and diabetic management; this clinic is run by the practice nurse.
All patients who have not been seen in the previous three years are entitled to a health check.
This appointment should be booked with the practice nurse.
All diabetic patients in the practice are invited to attend the practice diabetic clinic, which is conducted by the practice nurse.
Full diabetic reviews, including foot pulses and neurotherapy testing, are regularly undertaken; blood and urine examinations are arranged through the hospital.
This clinic allows patients and parents of affected children time to discuss the problems fully, outside the time constraints of a busy surgery.
Peak flow (breathing measurement) charts are arranged and all medication will be regularly monitored and discussed.
Here patients will receive regular reviews of medication and lifestyle advice if they have had heart problems including stroke and heart attacks.
The surgery offers help and advice on giving up smoking; this clinic is run by the practice nurse.
Please ask at reception for information or make an appointment if you wish to attend the clinic.
Routine immunisation against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, polio, measles, rubella, mumps and haemophilus, rotavirus and influenza, is routinely offered to all children, and full immunisation is actively encouraged by the practice for all these conditions.
The timing of immunisation injections is discussed at the baby (development assessment) clinic, and you may obtain advice either from the doctor or health visitor.
Appointment letters are sent out for babies first vaccinations, all other appointments are the responsibility of the parent or carer.
Boosters of tetanus and polio are available for teenagers if the service is not available through the school.
BCG is not performed in the surgery, but arrangements can be made for those who miss vaccination at school, to attend Bromley Hospital Chest Clinic.