Clinics

CLINICS

The following clinics are available.

Screening	Any weekday (by appointment)
Travel Clinic	Any weekday (by appointment)
Immunisation	Any weekday (by appointment)
Asthma Clinic	Any weekday (by appointment)
Hypertension Clinic	Any weekday (by appointment)
Diabetic Clinic	Any weekday (by appointment)
Healthy Heart Clinic	Any weekday (by appointment)
Antenatal (Burnley patients)	Tuesday afternoon (by appointment) weekly
Antenatal (Bury patients)	Wednesday morning (by appointment) weekly

Healthcare/Lifestyle Advice

Screening

The practice nurses can give general advice about your health and how to look after yourself.

All patients should be seen for screening at least once every three years.

If you are newly registered with the practice you will be asked to complete a lifestyle questionnaire and to book an appointment with the practice nurse and/or doctor, for a health check within one month of joining the practice.

The health check gives us the opportunity to meet you and your family and to tell you about the practice.

Cervical Cancer - Smear Tests

Cancer of the cervix can be prevented and all female patients between the ages of 25 and 65 are advised to have regular smear tests. These are important because they can detect early signs of the disease which is easily treated. A few minutes of your time could save your life!

We operate a call and recall system to remind you about these tests. When making an appointment please tell the receptionist that you will be attending for a smear test.

Family Planning

All the nurses provide contraceptive services.

They will give advice on family planning if you ask them. Patients are normally seen for this purpose during normal surgery times thus alleviating the embarrassment sometimes experienced by ladies when attending a clinic.

Minor Surgery

Some of the doctors will provide minor surgery. This is performed under local anaesthetic at the medical centre. Your doctor will advise you if it is necessary in your case.

Immunisation

All the childhood immunisations are carried out. You should receive an appointment card through the post telling you when to bring your child for immunisation. If you cannot attend, let the receptionist know so that she can make you an alternative appointment. If you find it impossible to attend our clinics then please inform us and, in exceptional circumstances, we will arrange for the immunisations to be carried out during a normal surgery.

THE MAIN THING IS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS FULLY PROTECTED!

Every patient should keep up to date with cover against tetanus and polio. If you are not sure if you are covered then please check with the receptionist, nurse or doctor.

If you need injections for travelling abroad please make arrangements for them to be given early enough. If you are not sure which injections you need, the receptionist will be able to advise you.

Most injections are free!

INFLUENZA VACCINATION

The practice offers the flu vaccination each year to those patients for whom it may be dangerous to catch the virus. If you are over 65 years of age or have one of the following conditions it is very important that you have an annual flu vaccination:

Chronic heart disease (including angina)

Diabetes

Respiratory disease (including asthma & bronchitis)

Kidney failure and people on dialysis

Immune suppression (including chemotherapy treatment and splenectomy)

The flu vaccine campaign starts in late September and lasts until November.

Contact the surgery for more information.

YELLOW FEVER CENTRE

The practice is a registered yellow fever centre. There is a charge for this vaccination.

SMOKING

Smoking is one of the biggest killers in this area. It can cause cancer, heart disease and respiratory failure. If you want to stop smoking but don't know how to get started then our practice nurses can offer you help and support.

Weight Problems

If you have problems in keeping your weight at a healthy level our practice nurses may be able to help you. They will be happy to give you dietary advice and support.