The practice nurses undertake a variety of health promotion activities and assist with the management of several chronic disease areas. They hold regular sessions throughout the week and appointments can be made via reception.
| Cytology |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
| Dressings |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
| Asthma |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
| CHD |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
| Diabetes |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
| Immunisations |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
| Spirometry |
Snr Elaine Kesterton |
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| Blood Pressure |
Jennifer Keall/Dawn Diston (HCA) |
| Bloods |
Jennifer Keall/Dawn Diston (HCA) |
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| Antenatal |
Collette Pearce (midwife) |
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| Pharmacist |
Beverley Knotts |
Well Woman Checks
General advice on any issues related to women's health.
Breast self-examination tuition.
Pill/contraceptive checks.
HRT/menopausal advice.
Heart Disease Prevention
Assessment of risk factors for heart disease.
Advice on prevention.
Monitoring of blood pressure.
Diabetes Care
Monitoring and advice to diabetics.
Asthma Care
Monitoring and advice to asthmatics.
COPD Care
Monitoring and advice to COPD patients.
Cervical Smears
Routine smears are done every three years or every five years when over 50.
Annual smears when necessary.
Contraceptive Care
Advice and information regarding contraceptive care.
Screening checks regarding contraceptive care.
Midwife/Antenatal Care
We offer an antenatal clinic on a weekly basis, this is held at The Elgin Centre (Carhill) to provide tests, examinations, routine checks and advice for pregnant women. This is run by our midwife who is also available to offer specialist advice on the telephone.
Travel Clinic
Advice and information regarding appropriate vaccinations for travellers.
Vaccinations and immunisations for travellers.
We also give general travel advice.
Treatment Room
For dressings, sutures and staple removal, blood tests, swabs, tetanus, ear irrigation.