• Ante Natal care is carried out at St. Peters Maternity Hospital at Shepton Mallet Community Hospital.
• Post Natal care is combined with the Child Health Survellience 6 week development check and is carried out at the Surgery by a GP

• Women 25 - 49 should have a cervical smear every three years
• Women 50 - 64 & over should have a cervical smear every five years
• This is a simple, quick test which can detect the early stages of cervical cancer.
• The Practice offers a comprehensive cervical smear screening service and all women in the above age groups will automatically be invited.
• These tests can be carried out by specifically trained nurses.

CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC

• The Practice runs a comprehensive infant and pre-school immunisation programme, in liaison with the Health Visitor. Parents are automatically informed when their child is due for their next injection, and an appointment is given to attend one of these clinics. If you are unable to attend these clinics, appointments can be made at other times with the Practice Nurse.
• Click here for the schedule of vaccinations.

CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CLINIC

• Routine developmental checks are done on babies at 6 weeks together with Post Natal checks for mums and are carreid out at the Surgery by a GP
• Checks at 8 months and up to 5 years of age are carried out by your Health Visitor

• We hold a regular clinic for the treatment of warts and veruccas (by appointment)

• Family Planning / Sexual Health
• We offer strictly confidential advice on all methods of contraception including coils, implants and emergency contraception.

FLU VACCINATIONS

• We particularly recommend this annually for patients with heart, chest or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes and other chronic disease. It is also recommended for those over 65 and for residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact the reception staff in September for details of the dates of our flu vaccination clinics.

PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION

• In most cases this is a once only vaccination recommended for patients with chest or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases - PLUS all those over 65. If you would like to discuss the advantages of this please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

• If a minor surgical operation is needed the Doctor will give details to the Nurse who will contact you to make an appointment.
• This will be performed under local anaesthetic at the Surgery.

• The Practice is a registered Yellow Fever Centre.
• In addition to this we offer a full range of immunisations and advice on travelling abroad.
• Please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse at least 8 weeks, if possible, prior to travel.
• A fee is payable for some vaccinations. Click here for details.

• We can offer you an appointment with one of our Nurse Team for a Well Person Check.
• This check encompasses having your blood pressure and urine checked.
• Height, weight and family history are recorded, and if found to be necessary a blood test will be taken to check your cholesterol.