Contraception & Family Planning
Confidential appointments covering contraception, cervical screening and sexual and reproductive health. Coils and implants can be fitted at the surgery by some of our specialist trained GPs
Overview
Confidential appointments covering contraception, cervical screening, pregnancy testing and a range of gynaecological concerns. Our aim is that you can make an informed decision about your own sexual and reproductive health, with time to ask whatever you need to. If you’d feel more comfortable seeing a female doctor, just ask when you book — we’re happy to arrange it.
The consultation to talk it through is free. Ask for Dr Bashforth, Dr Le Maistre or Dr Le Gresley, who all fit and remove Coils and Implants
What we cover
- Contraception
- Coil (IUD) fitting and removal
- Contraceptive implants
- Emergency contraception
- Cervical screening
- Pregnancy testing
- Gynaecological problems
- Fertility services
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Sexual dysfunction and related issues
- Menopause and HRT
- Referral for termination
Common questions
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Medical services
Alongside general medical care we offer chronic disease care, screening, contraception and antenatal checks, minor surgery, vaccinations, investigations such as ECGs and blood tests, and a full range of medicals.
In addition to comprehensive general medical care, the practice offers the following. Our specialist clinics have pages of their own.
Care of chronic health problems
- Diabetic care and advice
- Asthma care and advice
- COPD care and advice
- Blood pressure and lipid level monitoring
Screening
- Well person medicals, including cervical screening from age 25
- Diabetic screening
- Breast screening between 50 and 65, and by opt-in after 65 in some circumstances
- Bowel cancer screening in your 60th year
Women and children
- Contraception of every type. Only certain doctors fit intrauterine devices (coils) and subdermal implants, so please speak to your usual doctor
- Cervical smears from age 25
- Antenatal checks, shared with the on-site community midwives and hospital staff
- Postnatal checks
- Childhood vaccinations and immunisations, at no charge to the patient
Minor surgery
- Removal of skin tags, warts, lumps and bumps
- Joint injections
- Cryosurgery, treatment with liquid nitrogen
Vaccinations
Influenza, pneumonia, RSV, Covid and shingles vaccinations, plus bespoke travel advice and vaccination in our on-site MASTA approved travel clinic.
Investigations
- Anticoagulant monitoring
- Electrocardiograms
- Lung function studies and spirometry
- Blood tests
- Dermatoscopy and mole checks for skin cancers
- 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
Lifestyle management
- Smoking cessation
- Weight management
- Diabetic foot checks
Medicals
A full range of medicals, including driving medicals and racing medicals. Ask at reception for full details.
Specialist clinics
Sports injuries and rehabilitation, including exercise and fitness testing and ultrasound scanning of musculoskeletal disorders, sit alongside our other specialist clinics.
Our other clinics
Whilst our doctors offer general medicine appointments, we also specialise in a number of areas.
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Blood Tests
We offer blood test appointments throughout the morning - if you require an afternoon test we may ask you to deliver it to the lab.
What we cover
- Routine Blood Tests
- Wellperson Checks
- Pre-surgical tests required by your Surgeon
- Fasting blood tests for glucose and cholesterol
- PSA (if requested by your GP or Urology)
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Specialist team
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Childhood Immunisation
The routine childhood vaccinations, given on schedule and recorded in your child’s Red Book. Clinics run three times a week, morning and afternoon.
What we cover
- Routine childhood immunisations
- Booster doses
- Protection against polio, meningitis and measles
- Pre-school vaccinations
- Red Book records updated at every visit
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Children’s Medicine
We're here to care for your child at every stage — with expert, gentle support from GPs who have a special interest in child health. From newborn checks and childhood illnesses to development, allergies and reassurance for worried parents, in a calm and welcoming setting.
What we cover
- 6–8 week baby checks
- Coughs, colds and childhood illnesses
- Feeding, sleep and growth
- Development and behaviour
- Asthma, allergies and eczema
- Long-term conditions
- Reassurance when you need it
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Musculoskeletal Clinic
Our GP led musculoskeletal clinic is led by Dr Jamie Allen. Whether you have a clicky hip, stiff knee or painful shoulder he can help.
What we cover
- Steroid Joint Injections
- Ultrasound Diagnosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acute Injuries
- Muscular injuries
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Specialist team
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Antenatal Care
From the very first weeks, our GPs and midwives are here to care for you and your baby — with expert, personal support through every stage of your pregnancy.
What we cover
- Pregnancy confirmation
- Shared GP and midwife care
- RSV and Whooping Cough Vaccinations
- Antenatal appointments through to delivery
- Community midwife clinics at the surgery
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Dermatology
Worried about a mole, a lump or a stubborn skin problem? Our GPs have extra training in dermatology, so most things — from mole checks to minor skin surgery — can be assessed and, where needed, treated here in one visit, without waiting on a hospital referral.
What we cover
- Mole checks
- Benign and cancerous growths
- Acne management
- Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen)
- Wart and verruca removal
- Sun spot treatment
- Minor skin surgery
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Specialist team
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MASTA Travel Clinic
A MASTA travel clinic with the vaccinations, anti-malarials and country-specific advice you need before you fly. Consultation is free of charge with a valid social security card.
What we cover
- Travel vaccinations
- Anti-malarial medication
- Country-specific travel advice
- Protection against biting insects
- Unsafe water and travellers’ diarrhoea
- Sun exposure advice
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Specialist team
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Minor Ops
Minor skin procedures carried out at the practice by our GP's trained in surgical techniques.
What we cover
- Punch biopsies (diagnostic)
- Mole removal
- Wart removal
- Skin tag removal
- Removal of lumps and bumps
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Specialist team
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Women’s Health
Our Women's Health Clinic offers expert, personalised care at every stage of life — from contraception and menstrual health to menopause and beyond, in a private and unhurried setting.
What we cover
- Is this menopause or something else?
- HRT reviews and prescriptions
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Whether HRT is suitable for you
- Sleep problems, mood swings and low mood
- Vaginal dryness and vaginal oestrogen
- Bone health and osteoporosis prevention
- Early and premature menopause
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Weight Loss Clinic
Weight loss appointments with your own GP, with the support of our practice nurse, built around small changes you can keep up. If appropriate we may be able to prescribe for you medications including the GLP-1 Agonists, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
What we cover
- Weight loss options with your GP
- Practice nurse support
- Eating and drinking advice
- Wegovy Tablets
- Wegovy and Mounjaro Injections
- Exercise advice
- Lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease
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Specialist team
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Sports Medicine Consultant Clinic
Sport and exercise medicine with two consultants, covering diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided injections, shockwave therapy and concussion. Open to patients who are not registered with us as well as regular patients.
What we cover
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Shockwave therapy
- Platelet rich plasma injections
- Concussion assessment and management
- Gait analysis and biomechanics
- Disabled and Paralympic sports injuries
- Adolescent sports injuries
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Specialist team
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Foot Clinic
Foot health appointments every Thursday, from routine nail and callous care to diabetic foot assessments. Open to patients registered elsewhere.
What we cover
- Cutting and filing nails
- Treatment of thickened nails
- Treatment of callous
- Removal of corns
- Involuted nail care
- Diabetic foot health assessment
- Dry skin treatment and advice
- Elderly foot health care assessments
- Toe orthotics, made and fitted (Custom Splints)
- Referral pathway to chiropody
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Specialist team
