In addition to GP consultations the practice adheres to the General Medical Services Contract for the provision of healthcare services:
Essential Services
- Asthma
- COPD
- Coronary heart disease
- Diabetes
- Stroke
Additional Services
- Blood pressure
- Blood and cholesterol tests
- Cervical smears - by appointment with the practice nurse
- Ear syringing
- Family planning - with the practice nurses and doctor for advice on all forms of contraception including OCP, Depo-Provera injection, Implant and coil fitting.
- Health/lifestyle promotion - including advice on diet and alcohol, exercise, smoking and weight.
- INR Monitoring - For patients who are on warfarin we offer an in-house monitoring service with the Practice Nurses at Old School Surgery by appointment.
- Child health & immunisation - with the doctor in conjunction with the practice nurse.
- Maternity Services - all midwifery antenatal care is now run from the Kent & Canterbury birthing unit in close liaison with your GP. Bookings are now made by contacting the Midwife services directly. Please E.mail www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/maternity to find the booking form. You will need your NHS number for this.
- Minor surgery - by appointment with the doctor at Old School on Saturday mornings
- Vaccinations and immunisations - by appointment, please ring the reception team on 01227 738282 to enquire.
- Well woman - includes advice on pre-menopausal problems, HRT and breast examinations.