Our Services
We provide a wide range of NHS services to support your health and wellbeing.
Many requests can be managed quickly online, helping you access the right care at the right time.
Find out more about the services we offer below.
Additional services
We provide or support access to:
- NHS Health Checks
- Smoking cessation support
- Weight management advice
- Blood tests
- ECGs
- Minor surgery clinics
Availability may vary depending on local NHS commissioning arrangements.
Cancer screening
Cancer screening can help find some cancers early, sometimes before you notice any symptoms. Finding cancer early can make treatment more effective.
The NHS offers several cancer screening programmes, including:
- Cervical screening
- Breast screening
- Bowel cancer screening
If you are eligible for screening, the NHS will contact you when it is time for your appointment or test.
We encourage you to take part when you are invited.
If you have questions about screening, have missed an appointment, or are worried about any changes of symptoms, please contact the practice.
Children's health
We provide healthcare for babies, children and young people including:
- Childhood immunisations
- Developmental monitoring
- Acute illness assessment
- General medical advice
Parents are carers should seek urgent medical help if a child is seriously unwell.
Clinical pharmacist services
Our pharmacy team can assist with:
- Medication reviews
- Prescription queries
- Medication safety checks
- Advice on medicines
Family planning & sexual health
We provide advice and support relating to:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Sexual health concerns
- Pregnancy advice
Some services may be provided by specialist local clinics where appropriate.
GP consultations
Our doctors and healthcare team can help with a wide range of health problems. We will listen to your concerns, assess your symptoms and advise you about the right treatment or next steps.
Depending on your needs, your appointment may be:
- By telephone
- By video consultation
- Face-to-Face at the practice
For most health concerns and requests, please contact us online first. This helps our team understand what you need and arrange the most appropriate care for you.
Home visits
Home visit appointments are available for patients who are housebound and live within our practice catchment area. They are intended for patients whose health or mobility means they are unable to attend the practice.
If you feel you need a home visit, please contact the practice and provide details about your condition and why you are unable to attend in person. The triage clinician will assess your needs and arrange a home visit if this is considered appropriate.
Home visits are usually carried out after midday. Depending on your needs, you may be visited by a Community Nurse or another appropriate healthcare professional, rather than a GP.
Long-term condition management
We support patients living with long-term conditions such as:
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Hypertension
- Heart disease
Patients may be invited for regular reviews, blood tests and monitoring to help keep conditions well managed.
Mental health support
We can help patients experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress-related difficulties
- Low mood
- Sleep problems
Support may include self-help advice, medication, referrals or signposting to local mental health services.
For more information about mental health, please visit the NHS website.
Men's health
We provide advice, assessment and support for a range of men’s health concerns including:
- Prostate symptoms: support with symptoms such as difficulty passing urine, needing to urinate frequently, a week urine flow, or getting up during the night to urinate.
- Erectile dysfunction: assessment and treatment for difficulties getting or maintaining an erection, including advice on possible underlying causes and treatment options.
- Mental health and wellbeing: support with stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and other concerns affecting mental wellbeing.
- Blood pressure and heart health: blood pressure checks, cardiovascular risks, and advice on the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Diabetes and weight management: support with diabetes prevention and management, healthy eating, weight management and making sustainable lifestyle choices.
- Sexual health concerns: advice and support for sexual health concerns, including STI testing and treatment, sexual difficulties and contraception.
We encourage patients to seek medical advice early if they notice any ongoing symptoms or health changes.
Preventative healthcare, lifestyle support and NHS Health Checks can help reduce the risk of long-term health problems.
Minor illness and acute care
We assess and manage many common illnesses including:
- Infections
- Skin problems
- Joint and muscle pain
- Minor injuries
- Women’s health concerns
Patients may be directed to the most appropriate clinician or service depending on their needs.
Minor Surgery & Injections
Minor surgery refers to small medical procedures that are usually done under local anaesthetic. These procedures are typically quick, low-risk, and don’t require a hospital stay.
We run regular minor surgery clinics and these appointments can only be arranged following a clinician’s recommendation.
Our minor surgery services include the removal of non-sinister cysts, moles, and skin tags—particularly those that are prone to irritation from clothing or at risk of recurring infection.
If you believe you may need a minor procedure, please contact the practice.
NHS Health Checks
Patients aged 40 to 74 may be invited for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.
These checks help identify early signs of conditions such as:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes
Your appointment may include:
- Blood pressure checks
- Cholesterol testing
- Lifestyle advice
- Diabetes risk assessment
Eligible patients will be invited automatically when due.
Nursing services
Our nursing team provides a variety of services including:
- Dressings and wound care
- Blood pressure checks
- Long-term condition reviews
- Cervical screening
- Contraceptive advice
- Travel health advice
- Childhood and adult immunisations
Some appointments can be booked directly, while others may require clinician review first.
Sick notes & administrative requests
Requests for:
- Fit notes (sometimes known as sick notes)
- Letters
- Medical reports
- Forms
Can often be submitted online.
Please note that some non-NHS services may carry a fee.
Wellbeing support
Our dedicated health and wellbeing team offer one-to-one, community, and group-based support to meet a range of needs, including:
- Coaching to improve skills, confidence & motivation towards improving physical and mental wellbeing.
- Social prescribing to link patients in with specialist advice, guidance & social or community activities.
The team uses these approaches to support patients with a range of challenges, including:
- Lifestyle: getting active, losing weight, improving sleep or reducing alcohol usage.
- Mental Wellbeing: feeling overwhelmed, lonely, exhausted, anxious and low in mood.
- Social Difficulties: bereavement, families, housing, finances or isolation.
- Living Better with and Managing Long-term Conditions: including menopause, pain, fatigue, etc.
Our health & wellbeing team may signpost or refer you to local services where appropriate.
Test results
You can view many of your test results securely in the NHS app, once they are available. Your results may include a comment or advice from the practice. If a result needs further action, a member of our team will contact you. Please contact the practice if you have any questions or concerns about your results.
Vaccinations & immunisations
We offer a range of NHS vaccinations including:
- Childhood immunisations
- Seasonal flu vaccinations
- Pneumonia vaccinations
- Shingles vaccinations
- COVID-19 vaccinations
Women's health
We provide support and advice for a wide range of women’s health concerns including:
- Contraception: advice on contraceptive options, including the pill, injection, coil and contraceptive implant fitting and removals.
- Menopause support: advice on symptoms, sleep problems, and treatment options.
- Cervical screening: routine cervical screening (smear tests) and advice about results.
- Period problems: support with heavy, painful or irregular periods, missed periods, and bleeding between periods.
- Pregnancy advice: pregnancy testing, early pregnancy advice, pre-conception guidance and signposting to maternity services.
- Breast health concerns: assessment and advice for breast pain, lumps, changes in breast appearance and other concerns, with referrals where appropriate.
- Sexual health advice: support with sexual health concerns, STI testing and treatment, contraception and concerns about painful sex or vaginal symptoms.
Patients may be offered appointments with a GP, nurse or specialist clinician depending on their needs.
Some services may be provided in partnership with local community or hospital services.