Certain minor surgical procedures are undertaken at both clinics, by special arrangement. Most of the surgical procedures are undertaken by Dr Authe, who has specialist qualifications in surgery.
We also provide cautery of the treatment of warts and verrucas using a very cold chemical. We previously used liquid nitrogen, but have switched over to a new product called Dermafreeze for freezing small lesions and warts. As this medicine is not as cold as liquid nitrogen, it is less effective. However, as the canisters are small, we are able to have them available at both surgeries, making it more convenient for patients. Larger and more difficult lesions will be referred to the dermatology department, where liquid nitrogen is used.
Maternity Services (Antenatal Clinics)
Full antenatal and postpartum care is provided by the midwifes. Midwifery services are provided by a team now based at Oxford Grove Children’s Centre.
Please phone the centre to enquire when the clinics are scheduled, and the centre can be contacted everyday between 08:00 to 18:00 on 337090. The practice nurses undertake 8-week post-natal checks, and you will be given more information in your post-natal advice sheet which is posted to your home when we receive your discharge from hospital.
Other Vaccinations
Like all practices, we are keen that all our patients are immune to the following preventable diseases:-
Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Measles, Whooping Cough, German Measles, Mumps and Influenza. The nurses will be pleased to look at your previous vaccinations, and provide any required vaccinations to bring you up to date.
If your request for vaccination is for occupational purposes, there will be some charges. Alternatively, you can seek the services of your employer’s occupational health service.
Travel and Holiday Vaccinations
Medical advice and vaccinations for overseas travel are provided by the practice nurses as well as other routine vaccinations. If you are unsure whether you need vaccinations, please come in and see one of the nurses who can advise you accordingly.
There will be charges for the provision of private anti-malarial prescriptions as well as Meningitis ACWY vaccination and Hepatitis B.
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to give us at least 4 weeks notice (To ensure we have the vaccines in stock and to give them time to work once given).
First you will need to complete a travel questionnaire (See the link below) and return it to the surgery.
This is passed on to the practice nurse who can then determine what vaccines you will require and order them if necessary. We will then contact you and make you an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements and give you the relevant vaccinations.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below:
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Make sure before you Travel
Make initial appointment at least 4 weeks before you travel – Vaccines need to be ordered in
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website below
In the past these were done by our practice nurses. Due to the increasing pressure on the nurses, two of our receptionists have trained to provide this service. The healthcare assistants will start by undertaking blood tests, and will in the future be trained to undertake other tasks. This will free up time for the practice nurses to spend more time on other duties, to improve a more comprehensive service for all patients.
