Annual Health Review
What are long term conditions?
The practice invites certain groups of patients in for an annual review of their conditions.
This includes patients who have:
- Respiratory conditions
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dementia
- Depression
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Arthritis
- Epilepsy
What we do
As your GP surgery we play a significant role in managing your long-term condition. We believe in working with you and specialists in the community to provide holistic, personal, and high-quality care.
Long term conditions or chronic diseases are conditions for which there is currently no cure, and that are managed with drugs and other treatments.
All patients with a long-term condition should have an annual review (or ‘health MOT’). This could involve one single appointment or multiple appointments depending on which long term condition(s) you have. If a blood test or blood pressure check is required, you will be booked with a Health Care Assistant, if further checks are needed, these will be booked with either a nurse/GP/ depending on the type of consultation you need.
Your medical history and medications will be reviewed at your appointment and together we will consider how we may improve your health/management of your long term condition. This may include health advice, medication changes or referrals to a community service.
Antenatal Clinics
This is the care you receive while you’re pregnant to make sure you and your baby are as well as possible. The midwife doctor providing your antenatal care will check the health of you and your baby, give you useful information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, including advice about healthy eating and exercise.
Midwife Clinics are held on Wednesday Mornings by Appointment only.
Cardiovascular Checks
The Cardiovascular Health Checks help people understand their heart health and way to help reduce the risks of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease.
By appointment with the Nurse.
Contraception
A full range of methods including Mirena, copper coils, implants & diaphragms/caps. Emergency contraception is also available, both tablet and emergency copper coil fitting.
District Nursing Team
The District Nursing Team provide a full range of home nursing services to patients who are unable to attend the surgery. The district nursing team can be contacted on 0330 726 077.
Family Planning
All forms of contraception (including EMERGENCY contraception) can be provided by the doctors and practice nurses.
If necessary, ask for an emergency appointment.
Healthy You
Provided by Everyone Health
Commissioned and funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, Healthy You provides free weight management support to residents across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Healthy You offer a choice of programmes to patients who wish to lose weight and you could be eligible for a 12 week referral to any of the options listed below if you are aged over 16 with a Body Mass Index above 25.
Option 1 – Referral to Healthy You Weight Management groups
Option 2 – Referral to Slimming World
Option 3 – Referral to Wellness that Works (formerly Weight Watchers)
To be eligible for a Slimming World or Wellness that Works referral you cannot have been a paying member of either program in the 12 weeks prior to the point of referral.
If you have the motivation to learn how to lose weight and maintain a healthier weight you can self-refer by calling Healthy you on 0333 005 0093, or text: Healthyu to 60777 or visit the website at www.healthyyou.org.uk.
Minor Surgery
We offer a limited amount of minor surgery, cryotherapy and steroid injection.
These are carried out in the fully equipped treatment room after a consultation with a doctor.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy services are provided here at the practice by the Primary Care Network team. You can book an appointment with them by calling our reception team on 01480 860205.
Patients in Huntingdonshire can also self-refer to the Physio Direct service.
Telephone 0300 555 0123
Private Work Fees
The NHS provides free healthcare for most people.
It is important to understand that GPs are self employed and not all of the services we provide are covered by the NHS payments to the practice.
Please expect a fee for non NHS services. The staff or your doctor should inform of any charges before carrying out non NHS work.
Asthma & COPD Clinic
Our specialist respiratory nurse will discuss the results of any tests you may have had as, medication reviews and offer any recommendations. Depending on the severity of your Asthma you may be referred for further tests, if this is the case the nurse specialist will discuss next steps with you.
Our respiratory Nurses see patients by appointment.
Blood pressure monitoring at home
If a member of our clinical team has asked you to complete home BP monitoring they will give you the tools and information to do this.
Cervical Smears
The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the cervix. The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for pre-cancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately.
You should be invited by the Practice to book an appointment with a doctor or nurse, at around the age of 25 and every 3 years thereafter. Once you are 50 you should be invited every 5 years.
Dispensary
Now only takes calls after 10.30 am.
Diabetic Clinic
The Diabetic Clinic aims to help those with Diabetes manage their condition, create a Diabetes care plan and monitor the patients condition.
By appointment with our Diabetic Nurse Mrs Nicky Mitchell.
Health & Wellbeing Coaching
Social Prescribing
We are fortunate to be able to offer this new service to our patients. Please see information in the attachment below
Our Social Prescriber is :_
Health and Well Being Coaching
We are have other new services with our Health & Well Being Coaches, both Gary Heath and Naomi Gollins. They can be contacted via reception and will be holding clinics at various locations in the local area.
More information can be seen in the attachments below
Medication Review
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see or speak to a doctor, clinical pharmacist, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review their regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. You may also need blood tests to monitor your medication. Failure to have a review could result in the GP stopping or reducing the medication currently being prescribed.
Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
Please allow five full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.
NHS Health Checks
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, the check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any pre-existing conditions.
It looks for problems such as:
Why Have an NHS Health Check?
The Health Check generally takes 20 – 30 mins and includes:
- height & weight measurement
- urine testing
- cholesterol test
- diabetes screening
- blood pressure check
- dietary advice
- smoking advice
- exercise advice
The checks are booked with a Healthcare Assistant or Nurse. If you would like further information on your NHS Health Check please click the link below:
Prescription Fees
NHS Charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
- Prescription (per item): £9.90
- 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £114.50
- 3-month PPC: £32.05
If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months or more than 14 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.
- Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
- General Public – Buy or Renew a PPC On-line
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.
Help With NHS Costs
In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:
- those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
- those who are age exempt
- those with certain medical conditions
- More information is available at NHS Choices
Primary Care Mental Health Team
The local Primary Care Mental Health Team provide a range of services, some based within the surgery and others elsewhere within the Huntingdonshire area.
Your GP will refer you to the Primary Care Mental Health Team if appropriate.
Child Health Surveillance Clinics
All children are invited to see the doctor for a health and development check at about 6 weeks. They offer regular baby health and development reviews and vaccinations.
Later checks are carried out by the health visitors and school nurses.
These assessments / appointments are arranged between your health visitor and doctor.
Childhood Vaccinations
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has created a Guide to Childhood Illnesses for parents and carers across the area.
This guide covers everything parents and carers need to know about important subjects such as vaccinations, common ailments and issues, and where to go for help if your child has a medical issue.
We will call you to book your child’s immunisations when they are due. We work on information provide by Child Health please contact us if you don’t hear from us.
If You Choose Not to Vaccinate
Childhood Immunisations
All children under five years of age are encouraged to have the recommended immunisations.
Appointments for clinics are held weekly at each surgery and all appointments are sent directly to the parents/guardian from the Health Authority.
For more information on Vaccinations click the link below.
Health Visitor
A health visitor will usually visit you at home for the first time around 10 days after your baby is born. Until then you’ll be cared for by local midwives.
A health visitor is a qualified nurse or midwife who has had extra training. They’re there to help you, your family and your new baby stay healthy.
Your health visitor can visit you at home, or you can see them at your child health clinic, GP surgery or health centre, depending on where they’re based.
Talk to your health visitor if you’re struggling with your mental health. They can give you advice and suggest where to find help. Read more about feeling depressed after childbirth.
They may also be able to put you in touch with groups where you can meet other parents.
Extra Services
Most of our doctors and practice nurses have special interests or skills, allowing us to offer extra services such as Rheumatology (including joint injections), ENT, women’s health and respiratory medicine.
If you think you would benefit from one of these services please discuss it with the Receptionist who will give you the appropriate appointment.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges.
Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Fit to Fly Letters
- DVLA reports
- Subject Access Requests
- To Whom in May Concern Letters
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. Private work does not take precedence over our routine practice work and therefore will be completed when time allows. Please allow at least four weeks when asking for any private work to be completed.
Please note all ‘To Whom it May Concern Letters’ also attract a fee. These should always be requested from reception and not during a consultation with the Doctor.
Payment in advance is required. This can be by either debit/credit card or cash. Unfortunately, we no longer accept cheques.
Foreign Travel
We will be happy to give advice on all medical aspects of foreign travel, including vaccinations.
Please ask to see the practice nurse in good time – at least eight weeks before travel. If you fill in the travel questionnaire below with details of your travels and bring it to your appointment, it will help us give you the best advice.
Travel Vaccinations
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 & Antarctica |
 Caribbean |  Africa |
 Middle East |  Central Asia |
 East Asia |  Australasia and Pacific |
It is important to make arrangements as early as possible – at least 8 weeks before you travel.
Sometimes these vaccines have to be ordered as they are not necessarily stock vaccines. Often a second appointment is required and this 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 will incur a charge to the patient. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.
Travel & Covid-19
There is a lot of advice and information on the gov.uk website both in relation to Covid-19 and travel generally.
Please follow the link below
NHS.UK Travel Vaccination
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against serious diseases found in other parts of the world. For information please click the link below.