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CLINICS
Immunisation
It is important that your children are fully immunised.
The recommended schedule is:-
Tetanus & Diphtheria
booster, Polio booster, Polio booster and Meningitis C if not already given
The Health Authority will
notify parents of pre-school children when their immunisations are due. These
immunisations are usually given on Thursday mornings by appointment. Please telephone
reception for this.
We encourage all patients to have Tetanus/Diphtheria protection. If you are not
up to date, please make an appointment with the practice nurse.
INFLUENZA immunisation is offered to patients in the winter months. Keep an eye
open for the notice during September. Please make an appointment with the practice
nurse in the flu clinic by calling in or telephoning reception.
Well Elderly Health Checks
A health check is offered to all patients aged 75 years and over. This will be
carried out at the surgery by a practice nurse.
Fees
Certain services provided by your doctor are not covered by the NHS and for these
you will be asked to pay a fee. Examples include pre-employment, taxi, HGV, or
private medicals, insurance claims, holiday cancellation claims, access to medical
records etc.
