Services

We offer a wide range of general practitioner medical services to our patients that include ante and post natal, immunizations, and well woman clinics. We also provide specialist clinics for the monitoring and management of respiratory conditions including asthma; diabetes, heart disease and anti-coagulation. We also provide an onsite facility for patients requiring minor surgery. There is a regular Travel Clinic providing immunizations and advice; and we are an accredited Yellow Fever vaccination centre.

There is blood pressure monitoring equipment available in the waiting area for patient use; and an on-site chemist for the convenience of our patients.

Adult Immunisations

We offer a wide range of vaccinations in line with our Practice Policy of Health Promotion such as pneumonia and influenza immunisation, and a full range of travel immunisations.

Anti-Coagulation Clinic

Our specialist nurses Lindsay & Jane operate two dedicated anti-coagulation clinics every week. The clinics provide a convenient ‘one-stop’ service for patients as we are able to monitor bloods and manage Warfarin medication for our patients.

The clinic is supervised by Dr Longley, and we ensure continuity of care for our patients in consultation with the haematology unit at St Helier hospital.  

Child Health

All young children are offered checks at intervals to check on their development, growth and physical health. A physical examination is carried out by the Doctor at eight weeks. Other developmental checks are carried out by your named Health Visitor at Priory Crescent Clinic who will refer to your GP if there are concerns.

Childhood Immunisations

Many childhood diseases have been virtually eradicated in the UK due to the availability of vaccination. It is very important that all children are fully immunised. The GP, Practice Nurse or Health Visitor are available to discuss any worries you may have about your child's vaccinations. Red Books supplied by Health Visitors detail the National Programme of childhood immunisations.

Coronary Heart Disease Clinic (CHD)

All patients diagnosed with CHD will be invited to our Clinic for monitoring and review. We also offer health screening and monitoring of patients assessed at risk of developing CHD.

This clinic is led by a team of nurses, Melissa and Lyndsay who manage conditions with Practice GPs.

Counselling

Patients with depression, major anxiety or other problems may benefit from counselling. Some counselling services may be available to you within the NHS. Please see your Doctor or Nurse for more information.

Diabetic Clinic

Diabetic patients should have regular checks either by your Doctor or the Nurse Specialists, Charmaine and Melissa. You will be advised on all aspects of diabetic care including medication and self-monitoring.

Emergency Contraception

This service is readily available and for patients who require this service on the same day or up to 72 hours after the incident in an emergency clinic.

Family Planning

The Practice offers a comprehensive and confidential family planning service. All Doctors and Nurses offer advice about methods of contraception and will discuss and deliver the most appropriate form of contraception on an individual basis.

A confidential Chlamydia screening service to young people aged 24 and under in collaboration with the SW London Chlamydia Screening Programme (SWLCSP). This is a simple diagnostic test using a urine sample which is analysed and the result is communicated directly to the patient by the SWLCSP.

Hypertension Clinic

All patients taking anti-hypertensive (blood pressure) medication will be invited to see a clinician for regular blood pressure checks. There is also a Blood pressure machine available in the waiting area for patients own use if you wish to self monitor.

Maternity Services

The Doctors provide weekly maternity care clinics. We aim to provide continuity of care for our patients in close liaison with the midwives and obstetrics teams throughout the ante-natal and  post-natal period. Post-natal checks are offered 8 weeks after delivery, and the baby is examined at that time prior to the first vaccination.

Minor Illness Clinic

Helen our Nurse Manager provides regular minor illness clinics. The clinics may be accessed by making an appointment ‘on the day’. The clinics provide access for patients who present symptoms of minor ailments that may require medication. Helen is qualified to prescribe medication.

The clinics are suitable for patients with acute symptoms occurring within the previous 72 hours and are offered as an alternative choice when patients need immediate care.

Minor Surgery Clinic (Day Surgery Service)

There are regular clinics for minor surgical procedures. These include no-scalpel vasectomies, removal of cysts, skin lumps, in-growing toenails, and biopsy of skin lesions and injection of joints.  For more information contact Dr Dan Muktar on 020-8644 0224 / 07754761022.

Pneumonia/Influenza Vaccinations

We offer an annual influenza vaccination programme. We recommend that patients suffering from:

• heart, chest or kidney disease, 
  
• diabetes and any other chronic diseases
  

are immunised. During October we operate a series of Influenza Prevention Clinics during normal surgery hours and on designated Saturday mornings. Please contact reception staff in September for the dates of our clinics.

Pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended for all patients over the age of 65 years and are available by appointment with our Nurse team.

Respiratory Clinic

Patients who are Asthmatic and have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) should have regular reviews. Our Nurse Manager Helen holds regular respiratory clinics, and can assess and monitor your condition and manage your medication. Please telephone the surgery to make an appointment.

Smoking Cessation

Our healthcare team can provide advice and support or alternatively contact Sutton and Merton PCT Stop Smoking Service on 0800 652 8019. Remember it’s never too late to give up !!!!!. 

Travel Advice

Our travel clinics provide travel advice and handy tips to ensure you stay healthy while abroad as well as all travel vaccinations. We are a recognized Yellow Fever Centre and we offer up to date information on malaria and other contractable disease prevention.

Please make an appointment with our clinic at least eight weeks before your travel date. A charge is made for some travel vaccinations and a tariff is available.

Well Women Clinic

Cervical Smears - Smear tests for women involve an examination of the cervix (neck of the womb) to check for changes which occur before cancer develops. We recommend that all women aged between 25 and 50 should have a cervical smear every three years and women between 50 and 65 every five years (as advised by the Department of Health) unless there is a medical reason for more frequent tests. The Practice will send a reminder when your smear is due. This service is managed by Helen Batchelor, our Nurse Manager who will be pleased to discuss any issues and concerns.

We also provide a wide range of Doctor led services for gynaecological conditions including menorrhagia and menopause.

Specialist & Hospital Care

If a GP or another member of our health care team believes you need hospital treatment or specialist care elsewhere, they will discuss suitable options available to you and ask you where and when you would like to go.

Many specialist and hospital care services may now be booked by patients directly using the ‘Choose & Book' system. Appointments may be arranged via the internet or by telephone.

Your clinician or our medical secretary will provide you with an appointment request form and further details.

The referral process will be confirmed with you and you are able to view the referral correspondence if you wish.