Minor Illness Clinic
If 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
New Patient Clinic
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.
ECG Clinic
If the doctor or nurse has requested an ECG, you can book directly into the ECG clinic held at the surgery.
Counselling
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.
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.
Asthma/COPD Clinic
If 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.
Diabetic Chiropody Clinic
All diabetic patients will be invited to attend the chiropody clinic at the surgery on an annual basis.
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.
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.
Travel Advice and Immunisations (Adults)
Please ask at Reception for details on how to book your travel vaccination appointment.
Spirometry
The surgery can now perform this test should the doctor request it for you.
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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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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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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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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.