Our practice hosts the following services and clinics:
Asthma Clinic
- Held byClinical Pharmacist / Practice Nurse
- Additional InformationThe Clinical pharmacist or practice nurse is able to diagnosis and provide advice on the management of asthma with lifestyle choices and inhalers. Asthma reviews occur at least once a year, however, if there are changes in your symptoms, please book an appointment as soon as possible. For more information on Asthma, please visit the Asthma UK website www.asthma.org.uk
- Requires GP Referral?No
Cervical Smear
- Held byPractice Nurse
- Additional InformationCervical screening (a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina. It's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 should be invited by letter.
If you’re aged 25-49, you’ll be invited every 3 years
If you’re aged 50-64, you’ll be invited every 5 years
During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix.
The sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called "high risk" types of HPV.
If these types of HPV are not found, you do not need any further tests.
If these types of HPV are found, the sample is then checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can then be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
Contraceptives - Own
- Held byGP/ Clinical pharmacist
- Additional InformationContraceptive methods allow you to choose when and if you want to have a baby, but they don’t protect you from sexually transmitted infections. Our GP surgery provides advice on all methods of contraception and sterilisation. For more information about contraception, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/
Hypertension
- Held byClinical Pharmacist / Practice Nurse
- Additional InformationIf you suffer from hypertension, our healthcare professional will monitor and manage your blood pressure. A blood test and lifestyle review will be performed once a year.
Medication Reviews
- Held byClinical Pharmacist
- Additional InformationOur clinical pharmacist carries out medication review to optimise the impact of the medicines you’re taking, reduce the number of problems you might be having with them and reduce waste.
Mental Health
- Held byMental Health Nurse
- Additional InformationMental health nurse delivers treatment for patients with a range of mental health conditions and provide vital support so that you can live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Book an appointment with our mental health nurse today!
Mother and Baby Clinic
- Held byGP
- Additional InformationRegister your baby at our Gp surgery. 6-8 weeks after giving birth, book an appointment for both yourself and your baby to see the GP. At the appointment, we will monitor your physical, psychological, and social wellbeing . We will also assess the physical development of your baby. We can discuss contraception if you are not planning on getting pregnant anytime soon.
Phlebotomy
- Held byPractice Nurse
- Additional InformationMost blood tests only take a few minutes and can be carried out at our Gp surgery by a practice nurse.
Pregnancy
- Additional InformationCongratulations on your pregnancy! We advise that all pregnant women take 400 micrograms of Folic Acid until they are 12 weeks pregnant and 10 micrograms of Vitamin D a day for the duration of their pregnancy. To register please visit https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/pregnancy-referrals/
For pregnancy related concerns, please book an appointment
- Requires GP Referral?No
Social Prescribing
- Additional InformationWe offer a range of services at St Marks Gate Surgery.
Social prescribing, a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing.
Social Prescribing involves a healthcare professional referring you to a specialist link worker to help with the issues you are facing and finding the right support for you.
You can get help with the following:
1. Housing
2. Money/ Debt
3. Social Isolation/loneliness
4. Employment, training and volunteering
5. Support with children
6. Mental health
7. Domestic and substance abuse
8. Healthy lifestyle advice including physical activity programmes and weight management
For more information about social prescribing https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/ - Requires GP Referral?Yes
Travel Health
- Additional InformationIf you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world. If possible, see the GP or a private travel clinic at least 6 weeks before you're due to travel.
To attend one of these clinics please ring our reception on 020 8918 0560.