Churchfields Surgery

Antenatal Care/Clinics

All doctors will provide antenatal care during normal surgery hours. This care is shared with the hospital specialist and the community midwife. The midwife's clinic is held on a Tuesday afternoon between 2.00 - 4.00pm. Appointments may be made at reception.

Asthma/COPD Clinic

This clinic is primarily led by nurses with extended training in asthma and overseen by Dr Pryke who has a special interest in respiratory medicine. Patients are taught how to use their inhaler devices correctly, how to control their symptoms and how to monitor their progress.

Child Health And Immunisation

We recommend full vaccination of children. If you have any queries or concerns please speak to your doctor or health visitor. Appointments will be sent to you.

Child Development Checks

There is an option for development checks for pre-school children by the health visitors and a doctor at the appropriate intervals.

Diabetic Clinic

This clinic is run both by a nurse and Dr Leci. Each patient’s clinical condition is monitored and they are given appropriate advice relating to lifestyle and diet.

Family Planning

A family planning session is held in the surgery every Friday. There is a 'drop in' clinic held between 12 noon - 1.00pm. There are also booked appointments between 1.00 - 2.00pm.

The clinic is run by a nurse and a doctor, usually a female doctor. All aspects of contraception are covered (oral contraceptives, emergency contraception, depot injections, caps, condoms, coils, sterilisation and natural methods). We are also very happy to offer pre-pregnancy advice. All consultations are confidential. If the time of the clinic is inconvenient, you may book to see the nurse or doctor during normal surgery.

Flu Vaccination

These clinics are held in the Autumn every year. We advise flu vaccination to all those over the age of 65 and to those with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, etc.

Health Promotion

We offer a full range of health promotion via our practice nurses. Services include:

..Cervical smears (Done by the practice nurse)

..Dietary advice (weight reduction, low cholesterol, etc)

..Smoking cessation advice

..Blood pressure checks

..Lifestyle advice (eg smoking, alcohol, exercise)

..Well woman and well man checks

Please make an appointment at reception.

Minor Surgery

All aspects of minor surgery are offered including joint injections, removal of small lumps and bumps and the insertion of hormone implants. We also run a specialised wart clinic. Please see your doctor to make the necessary arrangements.

New Patients

A new patient's records may take some time to be transferred to us from their previous surgery. In the interim, to help us collect as much information about you as we can, we ask you to complete a "New Patient Questionnaire" and attend a new patient healthcheck with the health care assistant. She will take your medical and family history, check your blood pressure and urine, offer appropriate lifestyle advice and refer you to the doctor if necessary.

Non NHS Examinations/Reports

Medical examinations for driving, insurance, pre-employment, sport and other purposes which are not part of our NHS commitment are undertaken and will be charged for. The current rates are on display at the reception desk.

Patients Aged 75 And Over

Sister Jan Firman is our nurse adviser for the elderly and is able to visit the housebound. Your doctor will usually refer you.

Teenage Lifestyle Clinics

Younger patients are invited to attend for advice regarding lifestyle (including diet, exercise, smoking and drugs), contraception (if necessary) and immunisation. An appointment will be sent.

Travel Clinic

By appointment.

Advice is given regarding the various vaccinations or medications necessary for your holiday destination. Please check with the nurse at least eight weeks before travel to ensure that all vaccinations are completed in time. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. Anti-malarial medication will be prescribed on a private prescription.

MRC (Medical Research Council) Trials

We are part of the General Practice Research Framework run by the Medical Research Council. From time to time, you may be invited to take part in a research study. You are perfectly at liberty to decline if you so choose. This will cause no offence or have any effect on your future treatment.

Additional Services