Antenatal Clinics are held every Thursday afternoon by appointment.

The community midwife is  present at the antenatal clinics and provides care before, during and after childbirth. 

Urine samples need to be submitted before 11.15am for sending to the hospital. If the test is positive  please arrange to see your doctor. Usually the first antenatal visit is made at home by the midwife; she will contact you to arrange this.
 

Cervical Smears

All of the practice nurses are able to perform smears. Patients are encouraged to book into the treatment room for their regular smears. We no longer restrict the choice of appointment to a clinic. This enables women to fit routine screening procedures into their busy lifestyles at a convenient time.
 

Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Diseases include Heart Disease, Stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attacks, Diabetes,  Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease and Asthma.

These illnesses are usually with us for life but at High Street Surgery we aim to help patients minimise the risks from these diseases by offering a fast track appointment with the relevant professional.

This offers you the opportunity to choose a time that suits your lifestyle.

Relevant investigations may be performed and then these findings will be discussed with you.
 
Lifestyle behaviours will be explored, medications reviewed and as many questions answered to help you cope with your illness.
 

Joint Injections

A wide variety of joint and soft tissue injections can be performed by certain doctors at the Practice.

After suitability for injection has been confirmed during surgery a specific joint injection slot must then be booked. This will either be in a specific clinic or as a double appointment with the appropriate doctor.
 

Minor Surgery

Many small lumps and bumps are surgically treatable at the Practice.

Please make an appointment to see a doctor for an initial diagnosis to be made.
 

Travel Advice

TRAVELLING ABROAD?

If you are travelling abroad and have at lease six weeks notice please arrange an appointment for travel advice with the practice nurse at your earliest convenience as often more than one appointment will be needed for vaccinations.

Our practice nurses will advise with regard to travel requirements and will administer any vaccinations, which may be necessary.

A fee may be payable for some of these. Please enquire at reception.
 

Warts and Verrucae

Warts are caused by a virus that is in your skin. This will stay with you for life, but warts will go on their own eventually once your body has built up an immunity to them. They can last 18 months to 2 years and are contagious when present. Verrucae are also warts and they can follow the same pattern.

We only treat these conditions for cosmetic purposes.  We do not cure you of the virus.