Clinics & Services
In addition to general medical consultations we are pleased to be able to provide specialist clinics and services covering the following areas:
Child Immunisation - All child immunisations are done at Orchard Croft on Tuesday mornings by appointment. Immunisation appointments are available between 08:45 - 12:15. Please do not bring babies with possible infections.
Maternity Services
- Booking clinic - Monday 10.00 - 12:00
- Antenatal clinic Monday 09:00 - 09:45 and Tuesday 09:00 - 12:30
Family Planning - clinics are held on alternate Thursday mornings by the GP’s. All doctors and nurses give contraceptive advice during normal surgery time.
Chronic Disease Clinics - clinics for such things as Asthma, Diabetes, hypertension etc are run by the practice nurse at different times throughout the week.
Minor Surgery - some surgical procedures are performed at the Surgery without the need for hospital attendance. These are by pre-arrangement and after consultation with the GP.
Smoking Cessation - literature is available at the practice including information for Smoking Cessation Clinics .
Cervical Smears - a call and recall system is in operation for women aged 25-65. These are normally carried out every three to five years. Invitations to attend and the results of this test are sent to the patient’s home.
Dietary and Cholesterol Advice - with the practice nurses.
Immunisations - with the practice nurses.