Are you a Carer?

If you are a Carer, please let us know, we may be able to offer support.

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some useful links:

• A guide to care and support – Information for carers and people who have care and support needs.
• Caring for someone – Advice on providing care, managing medicines, and more.
•  Care after hospital– Guidance on supporting someone recently discharged from hospital.
• Taking a break– Find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
•  Support and benefits for carers– Information on financial and practical support available.
• Work and Disability – Guidance, support, and help with employment issues.
• Being a Young Carer– Advice for carers under 18 and their entitlement to support.

Finance and Law 

Support is available to help carers manage benefits, finances, and legal responsibilities.

•  Benefits for carers – Guidance on financial support available to carers. 
•  Benefits for the person you care for– Information on ensuring the person you care for receives the benefits they are entitled to. 
• Death and benefits – How benefits may be affected after the death of the person you care for. 
• Managing someone’s legal affairs– Advice for carers who need to handle legal matters for the person they care for. 
• Other benefits– Information on additional benefits unrelated to disability or caring. 
• Personal and household finance– Tips on managing finances effectively as a carer. 
• Social fund– Support options for financial assistance. 
• Tax credits– Information on eligibility and claiming tax credits. 

Contact Carers Direct

• Telephone: 0808 802 0202 
• Helpline InformationCarers Direct Helpline) 
• Email  CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
• Office Hours:

  – Monday to Friday: 8am – 9pm 

  – Weekends: 11am – 4pm 

  – Calls are free from UK landlines. 

If you think you have a common symptom or if you are suffering from joint pain or muscle pain, you can find more information below which may help you.

We offer a complete contraception service including fitting/removal of implants and coils, Dr Kharwadkar specialises in women’s health and has many years of experience working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

She is also a menopause specialist.

If you have any specific concerns such as fertility issues, period problems or wish to discuss menopause management, please specify your request to see her.

​We offer a dedicated menopause clinic once a week.

Certain services are not available on the NHS:

• Some Foreign Travel Immunisation
• Life Insurance Medicals
• Pre-employment Medicals
• Driving and other medicals
• Private certificates

Please ask at reception for more details.

There is a charge for all non-NHS services.

Further information on other services can be given on request.

For more information on non-NHS fees you can wish to read the frequently asked questions on the British Medical Association website.

The Practice works in partnership with our midwife and health visitors to offer a comprehensive antenatal and postnatal service.

Preconceptual advice and guidance is available from your GP or Nurse.

Our midwife will undertake a full booking clinic when you reach 8 weeks and as part of this will discuss with you your choices of hospital and community care.

Appointments are available at both sites.

The Practice provides a comprehensive service for children and young people.

Routine reviews are carried out, but we are always available to address any concerns.

Aged 40 to 74? We may invite you to book an appointment for a free NHS Health Check.

Even though you might be feeling great, if you’re over forty you may be at risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. A free NHS Health Check can help you reduce these risks and make sure that you stay healthy.

Working together to improve your health

Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even if you have a history of them in your family. Have your free NHS Health Check and you will be better prepared for the future and be able to take steps to maintain or improve your health.

This check is part of a national scheme to help prevent the onset of these health problems. Everyone between the ages of 40 and 74 who has not been diagnosed with the conditions mentioned will be invited for a check once every five years. You can find more information at www.nhs.uk/nhshealthcheck.

If you are outside the age range and concerned about your health, you should contact us. Any patient who have not been seen at the surgery for three years (or one year for those over 75) you can request a check up appointment if you wish.

Appointments for vaccinations for travel to foreign countries are available.

When booking your appointment, please let the receptionist know where you will be travelling and the date of your outward journey. Some travel vaccinations are not covered by NHS regulations and so a charge will be made for the vaccinations/medications given.

The completion of a travel assessment form will be required prior to booking.

If you have any concerns or queries, please contact the practice.

All over 65 year olds and those at risk (see below) are advised to have annual flu jabs; the Practice runs clinics in the autumn.

At risk:

• Chronic respiratory disease, including asthma (if on a steroid based medication)
• Diabetes
• Chronic heart disease
• Chronic renal disease
• Immunosuppressed

The Practice Nurse is able to offer a wide range of services including:

• Contraceptive services
• Tetanus and childhood immunisation
• Travel advice and immunisation
• Dealing with minor injuries
• Chronic disease monitoring

These services are by appointment only, appointments can be booked with the Practice Nurse at the reception desk or by telephone.