BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

CLINICS

Maternity

Our community midwife is very experienced. If you think you are pregnant it is important that an appointment is made to see her. If you have had problems in a previous pregnancy or have other medical conditions then we may refer you to a consultant obstetrician to share your maternity care with us. The surgery has a comprehensive leaflet giving details of the care you can expect during your pregnancy. Please ask for a copy.

Child Health

Immunisations - We aim to immunise all the children registered with the practice. These immunisations are carried out by one of our practice nurses by prior appointment only.

Drop-in Health Visitor Baby Clinics - No appointments are necessary. Clinics are held weekly each Wednesday afternoon between 1.30 - 3.30pm at Bugbrooke Community Centre.

Paediatric Surveillance - All our partners are registered to carry our child health checks and are skilled in assessing normal growth and development of children.

Family Planning, Contraception And Teenage Sexual Health

All the doctors and some of our practice nurses are available to discuss all aspects of family planning and contraception. All implants and coil fittings must be booked with a doctor and practice nurse and require an extended appointment so please inform the staff when booking. If you think you require emergency contraception then please ask to speak to a doctor or nurse immediately so you can be seen straight away. We have specialist staff who provide teenage sexual health information and treatment.

Holiday Health, Advice And Immunisation

Our practice nurses will be pleased to give advice to those patients travelling abroad. Please allow sufficient time (at least one month) before travelling. You will be asked to complete a travel vaccination request form before you see the nurse. A programme of vaccinations will be arranged and you will be advised of the cost involved, as not all vaccinations are available on the NHS.
A list of charges for vaccinations is available from reception.

Influenza And Pneumonia Vaccine

In accordance with Department of Health guidelines we recommend influenza and pneumonia vaccinations for all patients with diabetes, asthma, chronic lung or heart disease problems, residents of nursing or residential care homes and for all patients aged over 65. The influenza vaccine is available in October and the pneumonia vaccine is available all year round.

Minor Surgery

Some minor operations can be done here at the surgery by the doctors. They are only done after referral from your doctor/nurse and can help save long waits for hospital treatment. Please note than anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All patients requiring minor surgery will be asked to complete a consent form.

Asthma, Diabetes, Chronic Lung And Heart Disease, Hypertension Clinics

The practice is fortunate to have specialist nurses who are responsible for the day-to-day management of these areas of care. Patients suffering from these conditions are required to attend in line with the table below.

Condition	How Often You Should Be Seen
High Blood Pressure	Every 6 Months For Blood Pressure Reading
	Every 12 Months For Blood Tests
Heart Failure	Every 6 Months
Asthma	Every 12 Months
COPD	Every 12 Months
Diabetes	Every 12 Months
High Cholesterol	Every 12 Months
Kidney Disease	Every 6 Months
Long Term Lithium Therapy	Every 3 Months For a Blood Test
Contraceptive Pill	Every 12 Months
HRT	Every 12 Months

Elderly Person Checks

If you are aged 75 years or over it is recommended that you are seen by a member of our practice team for an annual check-up. This check can be done at the surgery if you are well enough to attend, though a home visit can be arranged if necessary. You will receive a written invitation to attend when your check is due.

Other Nursing Services Available At This Surgery

Cervical cytology (smear tests)	Minor injury service
Ear syringing	Wound dressings
Smoking cessation advice	New patient medicals
ECGs	Blood pressure checks

Chiropody

Chiropody is offered as an NHS service by the practice each week. Patients are seen by appointment only following referral by a doctor.

Non NHS Examinations And Services

Medical examinations for special purposes, such as fitness to travel, pre-employment, insurance, driving medicals etc are undertaken at the practice. A fee will be payable at the time of the examination (a leaflet containing a scale of charges is available at reception). We wish to remind patients that we do not provide any report or information concerning our patients to a third party, eg medical insurance companies, without agreeing the fee payable or the surgery receiving a signed consent form from the patient.

COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES

Complementary practitioners hold clinics at the practice on Monday and Wednesday evenings, the details of which can be found on the notice board in the waiting room.
These practitioners offer appointments on a private basis and a fee will be payable to them at the time of your appointment. You can book an appointment with any of them at reception, without the need for a referral letter.
THE PRACTICE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE PRACTITIONERS.