Surgery clinics

We offer a range of clinics and services at the surgery. There are some tasks you can do, such as health reviews, using our online forms.

We offer a range of services including:

Minor surgery

Specific doctors at the practice can provide minor operations at the surgery; this is only available by prior arrangement with a GP. They also offer Cryotherapy (the freezing of skin lesions).

Blood tests (phlebotomy)

We now have our own in house Phlebotomy team offering blood tests at the surgery. These need to be pre-booked with reception. Please note that blood test appointments are not available after 4pm on weekdays or at any time on a Saturday due to the times of the Pathology collection service.

In addition to this both Cheltenham and Gloucester hospital offer a walk in service for blood tests weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pm (you will need to take the appropriate blood form with you).

Interpreter services

The practice has access to a telephone language interpreter service through prestige network. For any patient that has difficultly with English we can arrange for an interpreter to assist via the telephone during a consultation. The service can provide assistance with an extensive number of languages. British Sign Language interpreters can also be arranged to attend appointments if required and with notice.

Maternity care

The midwife runs her own clinic at the surgery every Thursday and Friday morning with 20 minute appointments.

Child health surveillance

Appointments for child health checks and vaccinations are carried out in our practice.

Sexual health

Advice on contraception, emergency contraception, reproductive health and sexual health problems are available from a doctor of the gender of your choice. All advice is completely confidential, whatever the age of the person seeking it. The practice is able to fit contraceptive implants and coils. We are C-card registered and young people can access contraception services at the practice on production of their card If you are planning a baby, pre-conceptual advice is available from the doctors and practice nurses.

Cervical cytology

The practice recommends that all women take advantage of the cervical smear test. We suggest you start having tests at the age of 25 years. A further test should then be carried out as follows:

  • Every three years until you reach the age of 49
  • Every five years thereafter until the age of 65
  • At other times as recommended by the doctor

You will be sent a reminder by the Health Authority when you next Smear is due. The above recommendations are for routine smears only. If you are experiencing any problems and feel that you require a test earlier, please speak to your GP.

Well person checks

We offer to all our patients the opportunity to attend for well man and well woman check ups when you will be able to discuss any aspect of general health with one of the nurses. She will be pleased to talk to you about your health concerns such as dietary problems, stress, alcohol consumption, smoking and all aspects of women’s health including breast examination, the menopause, cervical smears and contraception.

NHS health checks

Through your GP, the NHS is offering health checks to people aged between 40 and 74 years of age once every five years. The check is to assess your future risk of developing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes. If there are any warning signs then together we can do something about it. You will be asked to arrange a blood test and to complete a short Questionnaire prior to your appointment with one of the Practice Nurses. We are writing to all patients in the age group but if you have not yet received a letter and would like to have a Health Check, please contact the surgery. They will make the necessary arrangements for you to receive a blood test form Questionnaire and appointment.

Influenza vaccinations

The practice policy is to offer vaccination to all patients over the age of 65 years, pregnant women, carers and those patients suffering from certain conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, COPD, etc. If you fall into any of these categories we will contact you by letter each year around September/October with an invitation to attend.

Stopping smoking

All our practice nurses offer help to stop smoking. For your first consultation, please book a double appointment.

Advice for travellers

Ideally you should seek travel advice at least 6 weeks before your intended departure date. Please be aware we are not a travel clinic and can only provide basic travel vaccines (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, MMR, Hepatitis A & Typhoid) .

The links below can help you to decide if you need to come to the surgery or go to a travel clinic. For short notice holidays e.g. less than 4 weeks to departure please contact a travel clinic.

For travel vaccinations at the surgery please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse. When booking the appointment please ensure you give the following information…

  • Destination country
  • Departure date
  • Duration of the trip

Dental problems

The practice does not deal with any dental problems. If you have an emergency dental problem then please contact your dentist of if you are not registered with a local dentist please contact the dental helpline on 08454 220 505 for advice on emergency dental treatment.