Clinics

Find out more about the clinics and services available at the surgery.

Antenatal care

Antenatal care is the care and help you receive from health professionals during the course of your pregnancy. It is important you take good care of your own health and ... [continue] Antenatal care

In recognition of the increasing prevalence of asthma in our community we ask patients to book a appointment with the practice nurse who will ensure that treatment is effective by ... [continue] Asthma

Cervical smear

Smear tests for women involve an examination of the cervix (neck of the womb) to check for changes which occur before cancer develops. These changes can then be treated. Please ... [continue] Cervical smear

Childhood immunisations

Nurse Castledine runs a baby clinic on Tuesdays at Kings Road Medical Centre to give immunisations after the initial schedule of immunisations has been discussed. The practice urges all parents ... [continue] Childhood immunisations

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung condition encompassing diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema. Patients suffering from this condition are usually over 40 years of age, get breathless ... [continue] COPD

Diabetes

Diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. Our specialist diabetes team will provide ... [continue] Diabetes

Dietician

Kings Road Medical Centre runs a dietician clinic every alternative Monday morning for patients of both surgeries. Referral is made via either the nurse or the doctor at the surgery.

Emergency contraception

If you are at risk of pregnancy, perhaps a condom split or came off , you missed the pill or you were not using contraception at all ,then you need ... [continue] Emergency contraception

Family planning

We do not offer a separate clinic for family planning but would be happy to advise on all aspects including the coil. If you are on the pill we must ... [continue] Family planning

Minor surgery

Minor Surgery and Cryotherapy Certain small surgical operations can be performed at the surgery. With minor surgery the recovery time is usually short and you will be back to your ... [continue] Minor surgery

Mother and baby

A drop-in clinic for advice and weight checking is available at the practice. Vaccinations for all children up to age 5. Time: Wednesday 2.30pm – 4pm

Postnatal care

Postnatal care extends for between 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby. During this period, routine checks are carried out by the health visitor and you and your baby’s ... [continue] Postnatal care

Pre-diabetic

Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, also known as pre-diabetes or impaired glucose regulation, refers to raised blood glucose levels, but not in the diabetic range. People with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia are at increased risk ... [continue] Pre-diabetic

Preconception advice

Preconception Advice If you are planning to have a baby or you need to know more information about how to look after yourself and your unborn baby, please book an ... [continue] Preconception advice

Respiratory

Our respiratory clinics are primarily intended for patients with Asthma and COPD. We hold clinics to diagnose and to help patients to manage their asthma or COPD. We like to ... [continue] Respiratory

Sexual health

A range of sexual health services are offered at the surgery including: Contraception and contraception advice Emergency contraception and emergency contraception advice Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), ... [continue] Sexual health