Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice adheres to the General Medical Services Contract for the provision of healthcare service.  Our services include:

• Child Immunisations
• Child Health Checks (Tuesdays)
• Maternity Advice and Care (Mons & Weds)
• Smoking Cessation
• General counselling
• Family Planning
• Phlebotomy Service
• Minor Surgery

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to contact a Travel Clinic for this. 

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

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

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. 

COVID SPRING BOOSTERS HAVE STARTED FOR PATIENTS AGED 75 YEARS AND OVER AND THOSE WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM.

PATIENTS CAN BOOK THESE APPOINTMENTS BY PHONING THE SURGERY AND RECEPTION STAFF WILL BOOK FOR YOU AT A LOCAL VENUE.

CLINICS ARE ALSO TAKING PLACE AT DIPPLE MEDICAL CENTRE EVERY SUNDAY 11.00AM TO 12.00PM UNTIL THE END OF JUNE.