Dementia

Dementia is an age-related disorder and timely diagnosis is important for both patients and families to enable a better understanding, improved access to medication, information and support services and also to allow preparation for future planning. 

Common symptoms are short term memory loss, communication problems, difficulty with daily tasks, mood and personality changes. 

Book an appointment with your GP who can provide an assessment and an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have.

Medical Examination's (including completion of reports)

The surgery can offer medicals for the following purposes:

• Adoption & fostering
• DNA testing
• Firearm's license
• HGV license 
• Insurance policies
• Lasting power of attorney

Please note there may be a charge for these services.

Minor Surgery

We have trained GP’s that are able to offer minor surgery procedures, this is carried out on the premises when appropriate. Please book a GP appointment to discuss this initially.

Vaccinations

We carry out all immunisations from baby vaccines through to Tetanus and holiday vaccines.  Appointments for these should be made with one of the Practice Nurses.

Pathology Tests

Blood tests can be taken at a variety of locations throughout Preston, please call in at reception to collect an information leaflet. 

X-Rays

All GP requests for x-ray are dealt with at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. An appointment system is in operation – please phone (01772) 524363.

N.B. Chest x-rays do NOT require an appointment and are taken Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Please remember to take your x-ray card when you attend.

Travel Advice

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements.  This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. 

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible  - at least 8 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations.  These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine.  Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge.  This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday.  To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Pre-Conceptual Advice

Please book an appointment with your GP who will discuss the following areas with you: smoking, alcohol, exercise & diet, substance abuse, folic acid, rubella status, inherited conditions e.g. Huntington’s chorea and other family history e.g. twin pregnancies, and any pre-existing medical conditions, and the impact of your partner’s health on the ability to conceive.

Family Planning

The practice provides a full family planning service including oral contraception (“the pill”), cervical diaphragms (“the cap”), intra-uterine devices (“the coil”), injections and implants.  Patients should book a consultation with one of the doctors first.

Cervical Cytology

Current policy:  Women aged under 25 should not be screened as their risk of developing cervical cancer is very low and, at this age screening may do more harm than good.  Women aged between 25 – 49 years should have tests every three years and women between 50 – 64 years should have tests every five years, unless requested to have them more frequently by the laboratory.  Women aged 65 years and over should only be screened if they have not been screened since the age of 50 or have had a recently abnormal result. Please mention that you are requesting an appointment for a smear test when making your appointment.  Our practice nurses carry out all smear tests, unless otherwise requested.

Maternity Care

Pregnancy tests and maternity care are available.  Once the pregnancy has been confirmed, we will arrange an appointment for you at our antenatal clinic.

NHS 111          111

Royal Preston Hospital     01772 716565

Ribbleton Clinic          01772 777473

District Nurses           01772 777537

Health Visitors           01772 777225

NHS Mental Health Helpline (open Mon-Fri 7 pm to 11 pm.  Sat & Sun 12 midday to 12 midnight).  The Helpline is a listening, information and emotional support service for those concerned about their own mental health, or that of someone they know - 0800 915 4640

Alcohol & Drugs Service          01772 676000

Patient Ambulance Booking          01772 325100

Samaritans (national number)      0845 790 90 90

Age UK                               01772 552850

Police (Lawson Street)         01772 203203

CRUSE (Bereavement Care)  01772 686668

RELATE (Marriage/Sexual/Relationship Problems)     01772 717597                                       

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