 The following information is a guide to what types of problems you can see the other healthcare professionals of the practice to see. It also outlines what types of problems you can use our new telephone appointment slot for. This will save you having to visit the practice and may not require time off work for a doctor's appointment.
Treatment not usually necessary – phone for advice if concerned
- Conjunctivitis
- Coughs and sore throats
- Diarrhoea and sickness
- Ear infections
- Flu
- Sinusitis
- Verrucas
Nurse Practitioners can see the following
- Abdominal pain
- Asthma
- Chest infections
- Chest pain
- Coil removals
- Conjunctivitis
- Coughs and sore throats
- Diabetic problems
- Diarrhoea and sickness
- Ear infections
- Eye problems
- Flu
- Hay fever
- Morning-after pill
- Muscular aches and pains
- Rashes
- Thrush
- Sinusitis
- Urinary infections (cystitis)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection checks
- Contraceptive pill reviews
- Contraceptive injections
Phone consultations with nurse practitioner
- Hay fever
- Urinary infections (cystitis)
- Thrush
Practice Nurses
- Chronic disease management (asthma, COPD (emphysema), diabetes)
- Contraception
- Dressings
- Ear syringing
- Immunisations
- Injections
- Minor injuries
- Removal of stitches
- Smears
- Travel advice and vaccinations
Healthcare assistants
- Blood pressure checks and 24-hour blood-pressure monitors
- Blood tests
- ECGs
- Swabs (wounds, eyes, throats)
- Urine tests
Phlebotomists
- Blood tests
- Blood pressures
Receptionist
Have a look at our about us page which has photos of all the members of staff in the practice. |
