A -Z Clinics

Antenatal Clinic - Wednesdays from 1.00pm
Patients are seen by the midwife at the clinics by appointment and also by the doctors during surgery hours. We have access to in-house ultrasound facilities.

Asthma Clinic
This is run by the practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors by appointment only.

Baby Clinic
We have a drop-in clinic run by the health visitor on Thursdays from 2.00-4.00pm.

Child Immunisations
Held by: Dr Cardwell and the Health Visitor

COAST Screening (Chlamydia)
Held by: Doctors/ Nurses

Counselling
Referral to counselling can be made after initial consultation with a doctor.

Diabetic Clinic
This is run by the practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors by appointment only. The practice is approved for starting and altering insulin in-house.

Family Planning
Contraceptive care is provided by all doctors and the practice nurse during normal surgery hours. The practise provides all methods of contraception including Copper coils, Merina and implants. A female doctor is also available.

Flu Vaccination
An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, or residents of nursing and rest homes.

Mental Health
Held by: Beacon CPN

Minor Surgery
The practice carries out minor surgical procedures by appointment and the doctors will be happy to advise you on this. We are approved by the PCT to carry out minor surgical procedures and joint injections for patients referred from other surgeries all over Kent.

New patient check-up
Held by: Doctors

Phlebotomy
Held by: Healthcare Assistants under doctor's supervision.

Smoking Cessation Clinic
Held by: HCA’s Elaine Lutkin & Marilena Balint from as early as 7am.

Travel Immunisation/Vaccinations
Please make an appointment at least six weeks prior to your holiday with the practice nurse to ensure adequate cover.

Well Woman Clinics
This clinic is run by the practice nurse for smears, postnatal checks and discussion of women's health issues. Dr. Gabriel, a qualified Gynaecologist and an approved gynaecological provider for the local Primary Care Trust, is available to replace prolapsed vaginal rings, perform difficult smear tests, endometrial biopsies, remove small cervical polyps and manage abnormal blood loss. Referred patients may be seen from other clinics. We also have access to an ultrasound facility.

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