Clinics & Services

Asthma/COPD Clinics

These are by appointment only.

Audiology Clinic

Dated: 26-Oct-11

Hearing is one of our most vital, but most neglected senses. Hearing loss happens gradually and it can take years to even realise. Those around you like family and friends are usually the first to notice , by remarking on such things as the TV being very loud, or noticing that you ask them to repeat things.

Starting from the 10th November 2011 we will be having Shindler Sandhu, an independent hearing aid audiologist, holding a clinic on the surgery premises every two week. He will be offering free hearing checks to patients, as well as free trials of hearing aids.

If you would like to have an appointment to see him, please see reception and they will book you in.

For any additional information, please speak to a member of staff.

Baby Clinic

The Baby Clinics are run by the practice nurse for immunisations.

Breast Screening Clinic

Dated: 26-Oct-11

Between the approximate dates of 7th November to 21st November 2011, female patients of Cowplain Family Practice between the ages of 50 and 70 years are being invited for screening at the Mobile Breast Screening Clinic, located at Durley Avenue Car Park, Cowplain, PO8 8UU.

If you would like more information regarding this, please telephone 023 9222 2112 or 023 9222 2113. Alternatively you can email at BSU.Admin@porthosp.nhs.uk.

Chlamydia Screening

Aged 16 - 24? Get tested for Chlamydia today...

Chlamydia is common sexually transmitted infection. People under the age of 25 years are most at risk, and therefore need regular check ups.

Chlamydia is known as a very quiet disease because most people who contract it do not experience any noticeable symptoms. Untreated, Chlamydia can cause long-term damage such as infertility.

All it takes to get tested is an appointment during surgery hours with the nurse and we urge our patients to come up and get tested.

Coronary Heart Disease

This is by appointment only.

Counselling

Please ask your doctor for an appointment and a referral if appropriate.

Diabetic Clinic

This is by appointment only.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors and practice nurses during surgery hours 8.30am - 10.30am and 4.00pm - 6.00pm.

Flu Vaccination

If you are fall into any of the following categories, you are entitled to a free flu vaccination:

Aged 65 or suffer from:

• Chronic respiratory disease
• Chronic heart disease
• Chronic renal or liver disease
• Diabetes
• Weakened immune system
• Chronic neurological disease

There is no need to make an appointment, just come to any of our treatment room surgeries.

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients over 65 or patients with heart, lung, respiratory disease or kidney disease, diabetes and people in residential care. Please contact the reception staff for details of the vaccination dates.

Health Visitor Clinics

Minor Surgery

The doctors carry out minor surgical procedures by appointment. Please contact the practice for an appointment once the procedure has been agreed by your doctor.

Non-NHS Examination

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment outside surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment.

Download our Private Fees for these services.

Phlebotomy Clinics

This is by appointment only. Please contact reception to book an appointment. 

Podiatry Service

We are very pleased to announce that starting Friday 15th June 2012, we will be holding a Podiatry Fee Paying Service from 9.00am-12pm on an alternate weekly basis. This service by fully qualified HPC registered Podiatrists provides for those in need of foot-care who do not qualify for free NHS treatment. The fees for this service are as follows:

The clinic will be open to our patients, as well as patients from other local practices. To arrange your appointment, please ring 0300 300 2015.

Smoking Cessation Clinics

Our Health Care Assistant is trained to give smoking cessation advice. We do our best to fit our schedule around you. Please call our reception team for more details.

Travel Immunisations/Vaccinations

Please make an appointment at least three weeks (longer if you are planning an extensive trip) in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover.

We ask for a Travel Risk Assessment Form be completed and returned to the surgery before the appointment – this helps us to tailor your vaccinations and advice to your destination and nature of travel.

A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges can be downloaded here.

Well Woman and Well Man Clinics

Monday to Friday - 11.20am - 3.20pm

These clinics are run by the practice nurses, by appointment only, for smears, postnatal checks and discussion of men's and women's health issues.

Yellow Fever Vaccinations

We are one of the few surgeries in the area that offer yellow fever vaccinations. If you are going away and require one then we want to inform you that we offer it to patients who are not registered with us as well as those who are. If you would like any information on prices or wish to book an appointment, please contact the surgery and the receptionists will advise you.