This is available in October.

We recommend an influenza vaccination for the over 65s and patients with chronic illnesses, such as bronchitis, diabetes, asthma or heart failure. Please ask at reception.

The Lifestyle Advisor help you to review your health and lifestyle and can create a personal health action plan, give information on local services and ……. keep you MOTIVATED!!

If you would like to speak to someone and take the first step towards a healthier life, telephone 01952 382582, or visit https://www.telford.gov.uk/healthylifestyles  All support from the Healthy Lifestyle Team is completely FREE and confidential. 

Verrucas, warts and small skin tags can be treated in the surgery with liquid nitrogen. Make an ordinary appointment with Dr Wright, Dr Hudson or Dr Tsang.

Although appointments are arranged there is open access to accommodate any child who has missed a vaccination. Book an appointment with the practice nurse.

At six weeks old, babies are offered a development check.

The Sexual Health service provides a range of sexual health services to people of all ages in Telford & Wrekin.

Please read the important information below about sexual health services – October 2020:

All service users must call the sexual health team on 0300 123 0994 in the first instance, so the most appropriate service option can be offered to them.

Face-to-face services in clinics will continue to be by appointment only.

Clinics for Implant/Coil procedures be prioritised for service users who currently have an Implant/Coil in situ – please ensure patients are aware of this before advising them to call the service.

Some services remain unavailable; the service user will be advised accordingly.

People aged 16+ can order a free STI testing kit online at sh24.org.uk – patients should be advised of this wherever possible.

We do not offer coils for non-contraceptive reasons, nor routine cervical screening.

The latest service information on our website www.openclinic.org.uk

If you have any questions, please contact the service manager on 0300 123 0994.

https://www.migranthelpuk.org/sexual-assault-and-sexual-abuse-information

Advice is available from all of the doctors during normal surgery hours. Emergency contraception can be purchased from a Pharmacy.

https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/

To monitor the treatment and progress of diabetes.

All women between the ages of 25 and 65 and all sexually active women of any age are advised to have regular smears. By detecting pre-cancerous changes on the cervix, a smear will allow a woman to be treated before cancer develops. A smear involves only minimal discomfort. The vast majority are normal and for those that are not the treatment is straightforward. You can make an appointment at reception for a smear with the practice nurse.

NEW Cervical Screening Support Calls

From September, our registered nurses will offer monthly support calls on a Saturday to help you feel confident about booking your cervical screening.

Ask questions

Talk through concerns

Learn what to expect

Available for patients registered at Linden Hall Surgery, Wellington Road Surgery, Shawbirch Medical Centre, and Donnington Medical Practice.

Contact your GP surgery to book today!

#cervicalscreening#womenshealthuk#NHS

This information is available in French, Polish, Bengali and Urdu should you need it, please just ask one of the team and we can print them for you in the language you need.

By appointment with the Healthcare Assistant at reception.

To monitor the progress and improve the effectiveness of treatment at all ages.