Smithfield Medical Centre

Health Promotion

All patients over the age of 16 and under the age of 75 who have not attended a consultation of health promotion clinic may request a consultation at the practice for a health check. Please make an appointment by contacting the reception staff.

Child Health Surveillance

The health visitor will arrange with you call to carry out assessment at regular intervals.

Antenatal Clinics

These are by appointment with a doctor and midwife on Thursday afternoons between 2.30 - 3.30pm. Appointments can be made at reception.

Postnatal Checks

Appointments are made for new mums to see the doctor for their postnatal check-up approximately eight weeks after the baby is born. Appointments can be arranged by contacting reception.

Dietetics

The dietician attends the surgery to see patients who need advice or monitoring, eg diabetes, overweight, heart disease etc. Referrals to the dietician are made via the GP or practice nurse. (The dietician has one clinic every eight weeks. If you receive an appointment please attend to give reception enough notice if you are unable to attend.)

Cervical Smear Clinics

All female patients between the ages of 20 and 64 will be invited at regular intervals to have a smear test done. These tests are carried out by the practice nurse or a female doctor. (Available alternate Wednesday afternoons) by appointment.

Foreign Travel Advice & Vaccinations

If you are travelling abroad and require advice or vaccinations please call at reception and collect a Travel Vaccine Form. The receptionist will advise you on the completion of the form.

Minor Surgery

Certain minor surgical procedures can be done by the doctor during surgery hours thus avoiding the need to be put on a hospital waiting list. Procedures undertaken include cryosurgery (removal of warts), excision of some cysts, removal of ingrowing toenails, joint injections etc.

Non-NHS Services

The doctors are obliged to charge for non-NHS services. These include private sick lines, certificates of fitness to work/travel, medical examinations for employments, HGV examination and many more. Please contact reception for a list of the current fees and advice.

Are you A Carer?

If you are a carer or are yourself cared for, please inform reception so we can update your records. For further information and advice for carers contact Social Services on 2565 6447 or visit www.carers.gov.uk