A booster tetanus injection and Polio are needed every 10 years if you are visiting a part of the world where the risk is high. We also offer a flu vaccination for those over the age of 65 and also to those who suffer from asthma, heart problems and diabetes. Pneumonia vaccines are also available for those patients at risk.  There is a charge for some holiday vaccinations.

All children are entitled to vaccines free of charge against certain  preventable diseases. Children are eligible with a valid PPS number. Vaccination is not compulsory but is strongly advised by the Department of health. Please discuss any concerns you might have with one of the doctors before making a decision about your child's immunisation.

Our nurse runs our baby vaccine programme. Your baby should be 2,4,6,12 and 13 months before the respective vaccines can be given. Vaccines cannot be given ahead of schedule.

If your baby is unwell at the time they are due their next vaccine please consult your doctor before making the vaccination appointment.

Childhood Immunisation Schedule- for an up to date schedule, click the link below. 

• Complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 September 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The practice nurses hold regular diabetic clinics. They will advise on all aspects relating to diabetes. 

The nurses offer this clinic to those who suffer from asthma and need regular check-ups. They will advise you on lifestyle, inhaler techniques, medication and discuss any concerns you may have.

• Only patients who have been supplied NHS Hearing aids are able to obtain replacement batteries from the Surgery.
• Patients must bring in their empty packets in order to obtain the correct batteries. They must also show their yellow book as proof of ownership.
• Patients must sign against their name to prove receipt of batteries.
• Patients can be initially supplied with up to 2 packs of 6 batteries per NHS hearing aid. On average one pack should last 3 months (2 weeks per battery). 

To encourage people with learning disabilities to come forward for cervical screening, two new videos are being promoted this week to dispel myths and provide reassurance, as part of Learning Disability Week and Cervical Screening Week.

The videos have been produced on behalf of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Collaborative. The first is a myth-busting video which features people with learning disabilities in conversation with a local GP.  The second video shares an experience of a cervical screening appointment, which illustrates what happens and aims to help with the anxiety that people may have.

NHS England have highly praised the videos which are now being shared widely and are suitable for everyone. The videos are available on YouTube via the following links:

• https://youtu.be/d0M7JEnDNhY
• https://youtu.be/U8DHFXeKrBk

A smear test is an examination of the neck of the womb to check for changes which occur before cancer develops. This test is done by the practice nurse. We strongly recommend this test for all women up to the age of 65, usually those who are or have been sexually active. The health authority will automatically contact you when your smear is due.

The practice regularly runs CHD clinics. Health care professionals will advise on all aspects of Coronary Heart Disease.

This clinic is run by the community midwife on a Wednesday & Thursday 9.15 am-11.45 am & 1.00 pm-3.30 pm by appointment only. If you wish to book an appointment with the midwife for the first time there is no need to see the GP please speak to the receptionist.

All the doctors and nurses can offer advice about family planning, the pill and other methods of contraception. All the doctors will prescribe the 'morning after' pill in any consultation time. This can be taken up to 72 hours after intercourse and the service is, of course, confidential. Coils are fitted by the doctor and practice nurse. Thi is usually an early morning appointment when both parties are available and takes place in practice.

Discussion on different types of contraception Including:

• Pills
• Coils
• Implants
• Depo injections

Leicester advice is open to anyone, click the link below.

 https://leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk/location/haymarket-health-10

Child development checks are done by the health visitors by pre-arranged appointments. Telephone 0116 2953397. They will also discuss any problems and can sometimes provide baby milk.

Our practice nurses are highly skilled health care professionals and are now taking on more and more work that in the past was done by the doctor.

If you need an appointment for any of the following please ask for an appointment with the practice nurse.

• Cervical smears
• Smoking Cessation Advice
• Asthma review - medication review
• Contraception and sexual health services
• Diabetic review - medication review
• Blood Pressure monitoring
• Adult Vaccinations (flu, pneumonia & shingles)
• Health Checks
• Travel vaccinations
• Coil advice & check
• Coronary Heart Disease clinic
• Removal of sutures and clips 
• Dressings
• Pregnancy- whooping cough 
• Childhood immunisations
• Hormone injections
• H Pylori tests
• B12