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.
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.
Advice is available from all of the doctors during normal surgery hours. Emergency contraception can be purchased from a Pharmacy.
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.
By appointment with the Healthcare Assistant at reception.
To monitor the progress and improve the effectiveness of treatment at all ages.
Health Visitors are available by telephoning 0333 358 3328. There is also a text message service. If you have a query, text 07520 619 053