The pneumococcal vaccination is offered to all patients over the age of 65 and those under the age of 65 who are at increased risk of developing pneumonia.
It is usually a single vaccination.
We will normally contact eligible patients when we have vaccination available. However, if you are in this age group and do not believe you have received a pneumococcal vaccination and should have one, please contact the surgery and we will check for you.
A full family planning service is offered at the surgery. Consultations are with a female GP and include the fitting of caps and coils and the insertion and removal of Implanon contraceptive implants.
Patients may consult their own GP for the oral contraceptive pill, or morning after pill within normal surgery hours but not all GPs fit coils or Implanon.
Our nurse-run family planning clinics are held on various days and deal with pill and coil checks and provide general contraceptive advice.
Diabetics clinics
Clinics are held each week and are run by our trained diabetes nurses.
Our nurses will check how your diabetes is being managed, help you with any difficulties, and work with you to try and prevent any future health problems.
Our nurses will help you learn how to look after and manage your diabetes, including assisting you with anything else you might need to know, such as how to use new technologies when managing your condition.
Updated: 17.3.21
Baby and childhood immunisation clinics
One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their routine childhood vaccinations. It is the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases and helping to minimise the risk of infection.
Vaccinations at the right age can protect infants, children and teenagers against potentially harmful diseases that can be very serious.
Parents are invited to bring their babies to our baby clinic for their first immunisations at about eight weeks of age. Reminders are sent out by Child Health.
Please try not to postpone these first vaccinations because it is important to ensure baby is protected as soon as possible.
Vaccinations at the right age can protect infants, children and teenagers against potentially harmful diseases that can be very serious.
Updated: 29.6.22
Asthma clinic
Asthma is a long-term, often progressive, disease that makes breathing difficult. Allergens, irritants, exercise and respiratory infections may trigger asthma.
Successful asthma treatment has four key elements:
measurement of lung function
avoidance of triggers
proper medication
patient education.
We recommend that all those with asthma have a routine check up with our trained asthma nurses at least annually. Our clinics aim to improve a patient’s quality of life through better disease management. They enable us to check symptoms, lung function and inhaler technique to ensure patient’s are not over or under-treated.
Children & young people under the age of 18 must be seen in the inhaler clinic at least once a year.
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit an annual review of your asthma symptoms or complete a peak flow diary, please use this asthma control test or this diary.
Patients with asthma are entitled to a flu jab every year. Please ask at the surgery about booking your appointment in the autumn.
If you would like to find out more about asthma, including how to use your inhaler or spacer, we suggest AsthmaUK or Right Breathe websites.
Updated: 26.3.21
Antenatal clinic
Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy. A team of highly trained midwives and maternity support workers provide care through the maternity journey, before, during and after the birth. For our area, this the Nova Team.
You should start your antenatal care as soon as possible once you know you are pregnant.
Please use the link below to self-refer to the Rosie:
A named midwife will be assigned you and they will coordinate your care and look after you all the way through your pregnancy, birth and afterwards.
They will work with a ‘buddy’ and between them, they will provide your complete antenatal care. They will be supported by a further 6-7 midwives within their team and you will have an opportunity to meet all the team during your pregnancy.
As part of your continuity of care, your named midwife will ensure you are booked in for a midwife appointment on the same day of the week.
If your midwife is away, or caring for someone giving birth, you will see their ‘buddy’ instead. If you have complex medical needs, you may be referred for a consultation with a doctor or specialist in the hospital.
Updated 26.3.21
Sexual health
St Mary’s Surgery provides a full family planning service in a dedicated clinic and our GPs and nurses are able to offer contraceptive advice and care. Contact the surgery to find out more or to make an appointment.
We also offer pill checks and chlamydia screening. If you are aged 16-24 and would like a chlamydia home testing kit, please ask at reception.
If you prefer to seek advice and support outside of the surgery, iCaSH is a FREE confidential sexual health service, with clinics in Cambridgeshire.
Their expert staff can advise on all areas of sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, testing for STIs, HIV testing and support, and other aspects of sexual health and relationships.
The NHS provides most health care to most people free of charge, but there are exceptions for which fees can be charged. There are charges for examinations, reports and claim forms which are not covered by the NHS.
The government’s contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients but not non-NHS work. It is important to understand that many GPs are not employed by the NHS; they are self-employed and they have to cover their costs – staff, buildings, heating, lighting – in the same way as any small business.
In recent years, however, more and more organisations have been involving doctors in a whole range of non-medical work. Sometimes the only reason that GPs are asked is because they are in a position of trust in the community, or because an insurance company or employer wants to ensure that information provided to them is true and accurate.
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association suggested scales and our patient services staff at reception will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
There is a turnaround time of 10 working days for this work. If you require anything more urgently this will incur an additional fee of £30.
