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FAMILY
PLANNING AND SEXUAL HEALTH
All the doctors and nurses at the Practice are fully qualified
to give full family planning advice, from contraception to
pre-pregnancy planning.
All advice is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL (as are all our consultations.
Although ideally anyone under 16 years should discuss these
matters with their parents) we will ALWAYS see ANY young person
in COMPLETE PRIVACY if they wish to discuss personal matters
relating to their health needs including contraception and
advice regarding abortion and sexual health.
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Family
Planning
For those who feel that they need advice on this subject
please make an appointment with one of our nurses.
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Contraception
We are able to provide advice and information on the many
forms of contraception thereby enabling you to select the
form which is most compatible with your needs.
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Pregnancy
Testing
The Practice is able, for a small charge, to offer a range
of services on the spot at the surgery including a “while
you wait” result.
Please make an appointment with one of our nurses.
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MATERNITY
SERVICES
The practice will be delighted
to look after you throughout your pregnancy and after. We
run Antenatal Clinics and the Community Midwife is on duty
at the surgery every Monday for appointments. All the babies’
immunisations are carried out at the surgery during our Immunisation
Clinics held every Wednesday. If you have any problems ask
at Reception. 6-Week checks are carried out at the surgery
during the Post Natal appointments. The Health Visitor can
also be contacted if you have concerns about pre-school children
and attends the Practice every Wednesday from 11am.
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HEALTH
VISITOR
Mrs Angela Launchbury, the Health Visitor, is available at
the Child Health Clinic and usually available at Wem surgery
on Wed when immunisations are given, for advice and weighing
of babies. However, it is advisable to telephone the clinic
first – 01939 232892
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HEALTH
CLINICS AND MEDICALS
WELL
WOMAN
For any problems that you wish to discuss, i.e. breast
lumps, healthy heart, weight reduction, cervical smears
etc. make an appointment with one of our nurses or doctors.
CERVICAL SMEARS – please discuss with the doctor or
nurse if you are unsure whether one is required. Recommended
every 3 years from 20 – 50years. Then every 5 years
(until 65) unless there are any previous abnormalities.
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WELL
MAN
Discuss with one of our nurses/doctors any problems concerning
weight reduction, healthy heart, any lumps or bumps. Arrange
an appointment through reception.
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Diabetic
patients, Asthma patients, Patients over 75
The Practice likes to see all the above patients every 6-12months
unless your doctor has told you otherwise. So please remember
to make an appointment.
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Gay/Lesbians
Gay/Lesbian patients are welcome. Confidentiality is assured
at all times but any concerns regarding this, record keeping
or other concerns regarding health issues of specific concern
to gay people can be discussed.
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Minor
Surgery
Some minor surgical procedures are able to be carried out
at the surgery in our treatment room – we have electrocautery
and cryocautery equipment plus an operating couch for minor
procedures including the removal of lumps and bumps and
the insertion of various Depo preparations. Appointments
need to be made in advance after discussion with the doctor
or nurse concerned.
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Foreign
Travel and Holidays
It is vital in this modern age of easy travel to far-flung
destinations that you include your health needs with the
rest of your travel plans. This involves ensuring that your
vaccinations are up-to-date and any specific immunisations
required are done in good time. The Practice Nurses will
be happy to advise you as to what is necessary together
with advice regarding malaria prevention, avoidance of food
poisoning and other health hazards whilst abroad.
Please ask for advice as soon as you know your dates and
destination. It will not be too early!
The Practice is a Registered Yellow Fever Center
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Medicals
Medical examinations are sometimes required for insurance
purposes, legal reports, driving and sports (e.g. HGV, motor
racing etc). These can all be carried out at the Practice,
but as they normally take between twenty and forty minutes
they need to be booked in advance. For those reports not
requested by insurance companies or solicitors a fee is
payable and the scale of fees is available from reception
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Vaccinations
TETANUS – Booster every
10 years, up to 5 per lifetime (less for farm workers).
OTHERS – Consult with the Practice Nurse.
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Help2Quit
for smokers with nurse
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