Services available at Minchinhampton Surgery (and how to access first appointment):- Referral Required GP/Nurse or Self Referral Service (in alphabetic order) Acupuncture (Friday afternoons) Alcohol Advice Ante Natal Clinic (or Midwife appointment) (Wednesday afternoons, Thursday mornings) Art on Prescription (Tuesday mornings) First step Second step Fee Payable (if blank, the service is an NHS provision) a) Book appointment with Reception for consultation with GP/Nurse or a) To secure GP referral, make an or b) Self referral (as soon as pregnancy confirmed) GP/Nurse referral required - make an appointment with Reception to see GP/Nurse Reception to make an Acupuncture appointment For b) contact the Independence Trust directly on 0845 863 8323 www.independencetrust.co.uk Contact Reception to make an appointment at Ante Natal Clinic If GP/Nurse referral secured, contact Reception to make an Art on Prescription appointment. Y: Voluntary donation to Minchinhampton Surgery Trust who underwrite this service. Suggested amount 15 7.1.13 1
Baby Clinic (First and third Tuesdays in the month) Blood Tests (every day before 15:30) CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau ) Thursday afternoon Certificates (e.g. licenses, travel, insurance etc) Child Vaccination (usually Tuesdays at Baby Clinic) Chiropodist/Podiatrist (NHS) Contraceptive Services (including implants, coil fitting) a)parents automatically contacted by Child Health Services or Once GP has requested test, make an appointment with nurse or phlebotomist at Reception Requests for new blood tests need to be discussed with GP. Book appointment with Reception Parents automatically contacted by Child Health Services If you believe your child is overdue a vaccination, contact Reception. a) To secure a GP/Nurse referral, make an appointment with Reception to see GP/Nurse or b) (n.b. assessment for eligibility will be made) Ask Reception for Clinic details. Usually, for weighing and general questions no appointment is needed. Explain your requirements to Reception who will advise on process Book a Child Vaccination appointment (these are done during Baby Clinic on 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday afternoons). a) Book an appointment with Chiropodist, telephone 08454 228542 b)complete the Chiropodist Form (available from Reception), if eligible, telephone 08454 228542 for appointment Contact Reception for GP appointment specifying whether coil or implant required (for implant a prescription must be ordered prior to appointment). Y: see Private Fees 7.1.13 2
Counselling Diabetic Clinic (regularly on Thursday afternoons) Dietary Advice (including weight management over a set number of sessions) ECG Endometrial Biopsy Emergency Contraception a) GP referral required, make an and b) Recall System Book appointment with Reception for consultation with GP/Nurse Counsellor will contact patient a) Reception to make an appointment at the Diabetic Clinic b) Contact Reception to make an appointment at the Diabetic Clinic Contact Reception to book follow up consultations Reception to make an appointment for an ECG Reception to make an appointment for the Biopsy Contact Reception for GP or Triage nurse appointment (triage nurse will see emergencies in morning). Download forms from website or ask Reception Y: Voluntary donation to Minchinhampton Surgery Trust who underwrites this service Suggested amount 20 Forms (e.g. licenses, Y: see Private Fees travel, insurance etc) Medical Examinations Contact Reception for GP appointment Y: see Private Fees 7.1.13 3
(e.g. for employment, insurance etc) (please specify Medical Examination and ask for double appointment) Medical Records (access to) Mental Health Services (including Talking Therapies) Minor Surgery (late mornings) Physiotherapy (NHS) Physiotherapy (Private) Secure a Patient Access Consent Form (available from Reception) a) and/or b) Ask at Reception for the Little Red Book where to go for help on mental health and emotional wellbeing a) To secure a GP referral, book appointment with Reception for consultation with your GP or b) To secure a GP/Nurse referral, book appointment with Reception for consultation with GP/Nurse Submit completed form with necessary fee to Reception who will confirm next steps. a) If GP referral secured, the process for follow up appointments is dependent on course of action agreed with GP b) Contact services directly Reception for minor surgery appointment, usually late morning a) Appointment sent to patient from Physiotherapy b) Contact Physio-Direct (a telephone advice service) on 08454 220401. Leaflet available from Reception. Make own arrangements with Physiotherapist Y: as specified by Data Protection Act, see Private Fees Y: according to providers fees 7.1.13 4
Postnatal Check-up Referral Letter to NHS Hospital/Consultant Referral Letter to Private Hospital/Consultant Reports (e.g. for regulatory bodies, solicitors, claims etc) Respiratory Clinic (including asthma clinic) (weekly, Monday afternoons) Sexual Health Services Patient written to by surgery 8 weeks after birth. If you do not receive a letter please contact Reception. GP consultation required make an GP consultation required make an a) To secure GP referral, book appointment with Reception for consultation with GP or a) To secure GP/Nurse referral, book appointment through Reception to see GP/Nurse Automatic appointment made Follow up appointments made as advised by GP and Reception Explain your requirements to Reception who will advise on process a) Reception to make an appointment at the Respiratory Clinic b) Contact Reception to make an appointment at the Respiratory Clinic a)follow up appointments made as advised by GP and Reception b) Ask at Reception for Little Yellow Book where to go for help on sex and relationships Minchinhampton Surgery does not currently charge for this. Y: see Private Fees Sigmoidoscopy Reception for Sigmoidoscopy appointment Smoking Cessation Book appointment with Reception for Contact Reception to book follow up 7.1.13 5
consultation with GP/Nurse consultations Travel Vaccinations Identify requirements from www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk Download Travel Form from surgery website (or contact Reception) Discuss needs with nurse by phone, Tues at 12:00 Nurse then makes appointment for vaccinations Wart Clinic a) to secure GP/Nurse referral make a) (approximately monthly, an appointment with Reception to see Reception to make an appointment at usually Tuesday GP/Nurse or the Wart Clinic afternoons) b) Self Referral Y: Some vaccinations are only available on private prescriptions b) Contact Reception to make an appointment at the Wart Clinic Note: If calling Reception to make appointments, please ring on 01453 889678, avoiding Monday morning if at all possible. There are certain screening procedures that are triggered by age, gender or underlying conditions. For these, the patient will be contacted automatically:- Aneurysm Screening Men aged 65 Bowel Cancer Screening Men and Women aged 60-69, every 2 years* Breast screening Women aged 50 70 (first one before age 53) Cervical Cancer Screening (Smear Test) Chlamydia Retinal Screening All diabetics 12yrs or over * More information can be found on www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk ` Women 25-50 every 32 years and 51-65 years every 5 years* Recommended for sexually active patients under 25 (this does not need to involve an examination and can be checked with a test you do yourself) www.chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk 7.1.13 6