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.
Between them our team of doctors have extra training in General Dermatology, Dermoscopy and Minor Surgery, meaning we can solve most of your skin problems in house.
How the clinic works
You’ll be seen by one of our doctors with additional dermatology training, who’ll examine your skin closely using a dermatoscope where apprropriate. Most people can be seen within a week, and if something needs treating or removing, we can often do it here in our own treatment room — no separate hospital appointment, no long wait. If we find something that needs a Consultant Dermatologist we can organise the referral onwards.
Before your appointment
Jot down anything you’ve noticed changing, and please come with the area free of make-up or plasters so we can see it clearly. If a mole is worrying you, photograph it now — it gives us something to compare against on the day.
If a mole has changed in shape, colour or size, or has started to itch or bleed, please don’t wait — book in and let us take a look. Most turn out to be nothing serious, but it’s always worth checking. Just ask for a Skin Clinic appointment or for Dr Klaber, Dr Worth or Dr Le Grelsey
Minor Surgery
Any minor surgery is done under local anaesthetic, so you’re comfortable throughout. Any skin lesions of concern that we remove are sent to the laboratory for analysis, and we’ll call you with the result as soon as it reaches us.
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
Prices
Skin clinic
| Service | Full fee | Health card subsidy | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin clinic consultation For registered patients | £101.00 | £55.00 | £46.00 |
Common questions
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Appointments
Call reception on 01534 733322, or book a routine doctor appointment yourself through Patient Access once we have set you up for online access. Specialist clinics and nurse appointments are booked over the phone.
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Chaperone policy
Yes, at any consultation, examination or procedure, and you do not have to give a reason. A chaperone can be a family member or friend, or a trained member of staff. Tell us when you book if you can, so nothing is delayed.
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Test results
Routine blood and urine tests take about 3 working days, specialised bloods 10 days, imaging reports 7-14 days , and cervical smears 2 to 4 weeks. Please book an appointment to go through any result rather than asking at the desk unless your GP has agreed to contact you with the result.
It is important that you know the result of a test you have had, so that anything it shows can be acted on quickly. The guide below is how long each kind of test usually takes to come back.
How long results take
Test Usually ready in Routine blood and urine tests Usually ready in3 working days Specialised blood tests Usually ready in10 working days X-ray, scanning and imaging reports Usually ready in7- 14 working days Cervical smears Usually ready in2 to 4 weeks Going through your result
You are encouraged, whatever the result or report, to come in and discuss what it means. It keeps your information confidential and avoids confusion: our receptionists are not medically trained and cannot interpret a finding for you.
Results by email
You can ask us to email or SMS your results to you instead. It needs your written consent first, and we cannot enter into further discussion of a result by email once it has been sent.
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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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
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
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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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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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