Clinics

Clinics and other Services

We offer a range of services over and above General Medical Services, some of which are listed here.

Contraceptive Implants and Removals.

The Practice is pleased to offer these services through Dr Jade James. Please contact the practice for more information.

Maternity Medical Services

Antenatal care is provided at the surgery by the community midwife. Details of this clinic are available at reception.

Postnatal care is provided by the doctors during normal surgery hours.

Child Health Surveillance

Doctors in the practice are qualified to carry out the appropriate development checks on children. Make an appointment with the doctor during normal surgery hours.

Baby and Childhood Immunisation Clinics

The childhood immunisation is carried out by the doctors and nurses during clinic times set aside for this purpose. Details of the clinics are available at reception.

The health visitor is usually in attendance.

Programme

The recommended programme for development checks and immunisation for children is:
2 Months	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and hepatitis B.Meningococcal group B (MenB) Rotavirus gastroenteritis.
3 Months	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib and hepatitis B, Pneumococcal (13 serotypes) Rotavirus.
4 Months	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib and hepatitis B, MenB
12 Months	Hib and MenC, Pneumococcal, Measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) MenB
18 Months	Development check by Health Visitor.
3 Years	Development check by Health Visitor.
3 Years 6 Months	Pre-School Booster Immunisation, Combined (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio) + Combined (Measles / Mumps / Rubella).
4 Year Check	Development check By Health Visitor.

Asthma/Diabetes

The management of asthma and diabetes has improved considerably in recent years largely due to the team approach. Our trained practice nurses have developed special skills which have proved invaluable. Please ask at reception for details of the clinics run by the nurses.

Well Person and Health Screening

In addition to the initial check carried out by the practice nurse when you first joined the practice, the nurses will carry out health screening on your behalf. This can include blood pressure, cholesterol, dietary advice, height/weight measurement and general lifestyle counselling.

Periodic Health Checks

Patients between the ages of 16-75 who have not been seen at the surgery for a period of 3 years may request a consultation with a GP, at which any appropriate enquiries and investigations will be made. Consultations can also be requested by patients over 75, who have not been seen at the surgery for 12 months or more. Consultations for the over 75s will take place at home if appropriate.

Cervical Smear Tests

It is recommended that all women over the age of 25 years have a cervical smear test every five years.

The practice nurse will carry out this test during normal surgery hours.

Minor Operations

The doctors may carry out certain minor surgery procedures after consultation.

Foreign Travel

The Practice may offer travel vaccinations, please call 02920 498181 and speak with a member of staff for details.

Non-National Health Service Provision

We provide a number of services that are outside the scope of general medical services and a charge, usually the minimum recommended by the British Medical Association, is made.

Examples of these services and the charges made are displayed in the reception area. If you have any doubts please enquire.

If we do not provide a service required, information may be obtained from Primary Care Team at the Cardiff & Vale Local Health Board. Tel: 02920 747747