The Moorings Practice

OTHER SERVICES

Health Promotion

Both the doctors and our practice nurse is happy to give advice on how to promote good health. In particular, the practice nurse can advise on diet and monitor weight reduction. In the interests of everyone's health, smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.

Every Autumn, we run an influenza immunisation programme. We aim to immunise all those with heart disease, chest disease or diabetes as well as the elderly. If you think you may need immunisation against influenza, please ask one of the doctors or nurses.

We also recommend that patients over 65 have a pneumococcal vaccine. This can be given in conjunction with the influenza vaccination.

Cervical Cytology (smear test)

To reduce the risk of cancer, cervical smear tests should be performed regularly (unless otherwise indicated by the doctors) between the ages of 25 and 65.

You will be notified by post if you are due for a smear test.

Patients 75 Years and Over

If you are 75 years and over you will be invited to be seen by a member of the practice team ie doctor, health visitor, practice nurse or district nurse annually. This can be done at the surgery if you are well enough to attend or, if you are housebound, a home visit can be arranged.

Charges

From time to time, we are asked to sign various forms, or write letters on behalf of patients. In general, this is not considered to be NHS work, and therefore we will make a charge which will vary according to the work involved. The receptionists can provide details of these charges on request. Examples of work for which a fee is payable include passport and driving licence forms, forms for private health or travel insurance claims, some medical examinations and private certificates for absence from work. This list is not comprehensive, and we try to advise you before work is undertaken whether a charge will be made.