The Practice offers a number of additional services and appointments may be made through the Receptionists.
Asthma Clinic
The emphasis of these clinics is a better education, monitoring of peak flow, management plans, checking inhaler technique etc. It is advisable that all asthmatics have annual assessments. Complete an Asthma Review Questionnaire
Diabetic clinic
At these sessions urine, blood pressure and circulation will be checked and you will be given the opportunity to discuss the control, management and monitoring of diabetes.
Family Planning and Contraception
We provide a comprehensive and confidential Family Planning service and those patients who prefer to discuss contraception with a female Doctor may do so. Alternatively you can contact Family Planning at Castle Circus Health Centre, Torquay for appointments: 01803-656500.
Free Chlamydia Screening
Young men and women aged 16-24 are eligible for a free Chlamydia test. There is a national campaign to find and treat this disease which can lead to infertility. Sometimes it will cause pain and discomfort in men and women but at other times it is ‘silent’. You may not know you have it – so get tested!
Young people who would like to undertake a self-test should book an appointment at reception to see Nicola or Julie. A specialist health-worker looks at all the results and makes contact with everyone to let them know whether they are positive or negative. Anyone testing positive will be offered free treatment.
Minor Surgery
Common procedures include removal of troublesome cysts and moles, cauterisation and a wide range of joint injections.
Stop smoking clinics
The surgery does not offer a Stop Smoking clinic.
The StopForLife service is based out the Newton Abbot Hospital. Please follow the link below to or ring the number to take the first step!
https://stopforlifedevon.org/ or 0800 122 3866
Travel Vaccinations
Available by appointment with the Practice Nurse, appointments should be made at least 8 weeks prior to travel if possible. Most vaccinations are free, however a charge is payable for some; the Practice Nurse will advise you which injections are required and whether there is a charge.
Child Immunisations
It is important your child is properly immunised. The Practice offers a comprehensive immunisation programme and parents are automatically informed when their child is due for the next injection.
Sure Start Centre
Our closest Sure Start Centre is located in Newton Abbot, but you can find a full list of all locations via the link below.
https://service.actionforchildren.org.uk/devon-family-hubs/our-locations/
