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Urgent (same day) Appointments 

In order to manage the demand for urgent (same day) appointment we operate a triage system. 

Should you request a 'same day' appointment, you will initially be contacted by a doctor or nurse via the telephone.  Your request will then be managed in the most appropriate way.

The Doctors request that you give the receptionist some indication as to your need for an appointment (ie medication review, sore throat) so that you can be given the earliest appointment with the most appropriate clinician.

MEDICATION REVIEWS

Please remember that you can book your appointment for a review of your repeat prescription drugs up to four weeks in advance.

Please see the bottom of your repeat prescription slip for the date of your next review.

If you attend a chronic disease clinic ie. heart, asthma, diabetes, your medication review will be done at this appointment.

MAGAZINES

We now have a supply of monthly magazines for you to read whilst in the Surgery.

Thank you to the Patients Comfort Fund for providing this additional service.

DID YOU KNOW ...

We have over 5100 patients registered at the practice

We offer 600 appointments each week

PATIENT GROUP

Please see the link on the right hand side of the page with reference to the Whitchurch & District Patient Group

Clinics and Services

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501775_illness.jpgIf you are suffering from one of the following complaints, you are welcome to attend our Minor Illness Clinic. This clinic is held every day and is led by Sister Sheila Hocknell, Nurse Practitioner.  She is able to see patients with the following conditions:-

  • coughs,
  • colds,
  • chest infections,
  • earache,
  • sinusitis,
  • urine infections,
  • eczema,
  • asthma,
  • chicken pox,
  • chronic obstructive airways disease
  • childhood illnesses.

Please phone Reception to book an appointment


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If you wish to register with the practice, please bring in your completed medical card. We will then make you an appointment to attend our Health Care Assistant for a new patient medical examination.


button ECG Clinic
If the doctor or nurse has requested an ECG, you can book directly into the ECG clinic held at the surgery.


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We have a counsellor available twice a week at the surgery. If you feel you need this service please discuss it with the doctors or nurses.


button Coronary Heart Disease Clinic
If you suffer from heart disease you will be invited to attend the clinic on an annual basis to monitor your condition and offer advice on your health and well-being.


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inhaler.jpgIf you suffer from asthma or COPD you will be invited to attend the clinic for monitoring of your condition.

If you are suffering from symptoms please feel free to book your own appointment.


button Diabetic Chiropody Clinic
All diabetic patients will be invited to attend the chiropody clinic at the surgery on an annual basis.


button Diabetic Clinic
 If you suffer from diabetes you will be invited to attend the clinic on an annual basis to monitor your condition and offer advice on your health and well-being.


button Influenza Clinic
The surgery provides influenza injections at special clinics from October to December. If you are in an ‘at risk’ group, please book an appointment.


button Travel Advice and Immunisations (Adults)
Please ask at Reception for details on how to book your travel vaccination appointment.


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The surgery can now perform this test should the doctor request it for you.

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button Minor Surgery Clinics

Dr Rogers and Dr Evitts both run minor surgery clinics at the Whitchurch Hospital.  They can deal with many minor problems ie. ingrowing toenails, warts, veruccas, moles, cysts, skin tags etc. 

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button Help2Quit Clinic

If you require help to stop smoking, a Help2Quit Clinic is run by Shropshire County PCT at Whitchurch Community Hospital.  The clinic is held on a Monday evening - please phone 01948 666292 for further information.

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button Help2Slim Clinic

Sister Clive will be leading this service to help in weight loss.  If you have a body mass index above 35 and would like to participate, please speak to one of the doctors or nurses.

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button NHS Health Checks

The practice is participating in a service to offer all patients aged between 40-74 years (with no pre-existing medical condition) a free health check.  You will receive an invitation by post when your appointment is due. 



 
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