Clinics & Services
Essential Services
This is what you normally expect of a GP. We have all been doing it for a while! Obviously we try and prioritise emergencies, and patients who have serious illness, which may mean that we sometimes run late! If you are kept waiting by another patient, please consider that it could be you needing the extra time on another occasion. We do try to be 'patient centred' - which means sharing decision making with you, but it isn't like a shop and sometimes we will be old fashioned and tell you what needs to be done!
Additional Services
The practice also offers the following:
- Cervical screening
- Contraceptive services
- Vaccinations and immunisations (non-childhood)
- Childhood vaccinations and immunisations
- Child health surveillance
- Maternity services (excluding intra partum care)
- Minor surgery procedures
Nurse Clinics
Our nurses are available for a variety of nursing procedures e.g. Blood tests, dressings to wounds or ulcers, ECG's, smears, ear syringing, BP checks, tetanus injections, holiday vaccinations and 'flu vaccinations (October-November). Please make an appointment at reception.
MOT Clinic/Health Check/ BP/ CHD /Smoking Clinic
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Thursday afternoon
- These clinics are by appointment and are run by our practice nurses and include:
- BP and urine check
- Cholesterol blood test
- Advice and help on giving up smoking
- Advice on diet/weight/exercise/lifestyle
Well Woman Checks
Run by our practice nurses.
Please make an appointment at reception.
Advice on all aspects of women's health including menopause PMT infertility and psychosexual problems is available and all the doctors undertake a full family planning service during normal surgery hours. Special appointments are necessary for fitting coils and contraceptive implant insertions.
Sexual Health Matters
The practice promotes good sexual health - advice and treatment is available for all patients who request it. A wide range of services is offered including contraceptive advice, termination counselling and sexual health support. All consultations are completely confidential and we work in co-operation with the local GU medicine clinic at Scunthorpe General, and the Choices Clinic for young people at Brigg Youth Centre and Vale of Ancholme School.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is available from all the doctors. The “morning after pill” (levonelle) is more effective the earlier it is taken and must be started within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. All consultations are completely confidential
Wart Clinic
A most popular clinic! Usually the 3rd or 4th Thursday every month 15:30 - 17:30 (by appointment)
Dr Andrew Whitaker uses liquid nitrogen to freeze warts and verrucas.
Minor Surgery
Both Dr Andrew Whitaker and Dr Ted Willis are surgically trained and the treatment room is now fully equipped to do simple procedures including vasectomies, removal of moles, cysts, skin tags and ingrown toenails assisted by Margaret Brown our practice nurse. Please consult the doctor concerned to make an appointment.
Minor Injury Service
The practice offers a Minor Injury Service to our patients.
Asthma /COPD Clinic
Run by the practice nurse (by appointment).
Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be invited to make an appointment to assess their treatment and discuss any associated problems. Please ring for an appointment.
POIESIS
The practice is taking part in an initiative called POIESIS, which has been designed to care for people with common mental health problems, here in the practice. We have a team of trained 'counsellors' who see patients in the practice. You have to be referred by your GP.
Complementary Medicine
We are sympathetic to complementary medicine. Dr Valerie Cowan has a long-term interest in complementary approaches. She may use Bach flower remedies in normal surgery hours and is happy to advise on complementary therapies, having a good knowledge of local practitioners. She is trained in Reiki, vortex healing, Craniosacral Therapy and visceral manipulation.
Dr Linda Husband runs a private Acupuncture Clinic from the practice on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and at the Broughton surgery on a Thursday. She offers traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Acupressure massage. Please telephone 07710406404 to make an appointment.