Clinics

Antenatal Clinic

The doctors run an antenatal clinic on Wednesday afternoons from 13.30 - 15.45 at Belmont Health Centre.

Baby Clinic

The baby clinics are run by the doctors and Nurse Chee for child development checks and immunisations and allow an opportunity to discuss other problems, eg sleeping, feeding and child health worries, with a doctor or health visitor. The health visitor runs a walk-in clinic at St Joseph's Children's centre on Wednesday mornings.

Asthma Clinic

This clinic is by appointment only and is run by the practice nurses and medical assistants.

Diabetic Clinic

This clinic is by appointment only and is run by the practice nurses and medical assistants.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors during surgery hours.

Well Woman Clinics

Smear tests are carried out by the practice nurses. Postnatal checks are carried out by Dr Ekneligoda at Belmont Health Centre.

Minor Surgery/Cryotherapy

Dr Wijendra carries out minor surgical procedures at Belmont Health Centre by appointment only and the doctors will be happy to advise you on this.

Non-NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment. Please ask at reception for the charges for these services.

Patients Over 75 Years

If you are aged 75 years or over, you should be seen annually either by your doctor, the practice nurse, district nurse or health visitor. This can be arranged at the surgery or, if that is not possible, a home visit will be arranged.

Travel Immunisations/Vaccinations

Please make an appointment well in advance (at least a month) of your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. The nurses can advise you of these charges.

Flu Vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, and residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment, If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.