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ClinicsMinor Injuries UnitThe nearest minor injuries unit is based at Beckenham Hospital, Croydon Road, Beckenham. It is open 7 days a week, from 8.00am to 8.00pm. Tel: 01689 866037 ContraceptionAdvice about contraception and the prescription of oral contraceptives can be obtained from any of the doctors and from the practice nurse. Caps and coils can be fitted at the Family Planning Clinics at Oakfield Road and Beckenham Hospital and sheaths can also be obtained from them. Post-coital contraception (the morning-after pill) is also available here but it is essential that it is provided within 72 hours. Cervical SmearsCancer of the cervix is the most preventable and treatable cancer, providing women are screened regularly and any changes detected early. This can be done by having regular cervical smears. This picks up the very early changes which, initially, do not mean that cancer has developed but that if left may become malignant. In the pre-cancerous stage treatment can be undertaken that is very safe, painless and does not require a general anaesthetic. At present the Department of Health recommends that all women who are or have ever been sexually active and have not had a hysterectomy should have smears at three-yearly intervals until the age of 65. If any problems show up, or the smear is technically unsatisfactory, the woman will be asked to return for a repeat smear immediately or after a few weeks and kept under regular review or referred to a specialist clinic. Prenatal CounsellingThis can be arranged with the practice nurse, who can give general advice
about a good balanced diet, the need to give up smoking and alcohol and the achievement
of a desirable weight. It is advisable for all women to know for certain that they are immune to German measles even though they may have had the vaccination in adolescence or had an illness which might have appeared to be German measles. This can easily be done by means of a blood test. If the result indicates you are still susceptible to the infection immunisation can be given. It is essential though that pregnancy does not follow within three months. Any anxiety about family history of illness or the problems that might arise from having to continue regular medication during pregnancy can be discussed with one of the doctors. Maternity ServicesAll the doctors in the partnership provide maternity care, but not home deliveries. Where suitable, antenatal care is shared with the hospital. Patients living in the Bromley area usually are delivered at The Princess Royal University Hospital, having been booked in at the clinic at Beckenham Hospital. Our antenatal clinic is held here on Thursdays run by the Community Midwife. Six-week postnatal and baby checks are carried out by one of the doctors. Well-Baby ClinicsThese are held in routine surgery on Tuesdays and Wednesdays where routine examinations are done at six weeks. For more information, ask at reception. The schedule for immunisation is:
These injections need to be booked with the practice nurse) Our aim is to see that ALL the children on our list are fully immunised against these diseases, unless there are specific medical reasons why they should not be given. Any queries about this can of course be discussed with the doctors or health visitors. Appointments to see the doctors in these clinics are necessary but the health visitors can be seen without one and will weigh babies and discuss any problems that arise with feeding, sleeping and so on. Sexual Health ServiceWe provide free and confidential:
For further details and to book an appointment please speak to the Receptionists or call Tel: 020 8778 5135. Vaccination Of AdultsTETANUS – It is our aim to get all our adult patients up to date with their tetanus immunisation. It is much safer to be already protected than to have a wound that might be infected eg. from a fall (especially the elderly), a dog bite or damage to the skin while gardening. The practice nurse will give these injections. HEPATITIS B - This is available for the protection of all those at risk of this infection such as health-care workers. It requires a course of three injections for which a prescription will be needed first and there may be a charge. Again, this can be given by the practice nurse. Influenza And Pneumonia VaccinationInfluenza vaccination is offered to anyone over the age of 65 or patients with asthma, diabetes, chronic heart disease, and chronic lung disease. Pneumonia vaccination is offered to patients over 65. Immunisation For Travel AbroadThe practice nurses give advice for foreign travel and administer most vaccination for patients registered with the practice. The practice does not issue NHS prescriptions for drugs for use when travelling abroad. Where necessary a private prescription will be issued. Speak to reception for more details. There may also be a charge for some travel immunisations. Details of what is advisable or compulsory for travel can also be obtained from your travel agent, the Department of Health, the Hospital for Tropical Diseases or British Airways. A course of injections may be required with several weeks between doses – PLAN WELL AHEAD! We require six weeks' notice of your intention to travel. Pick up a form from reception. In this practice we can provide immunisation against TYPHOID, TETANUS, POLIO, DIPHTHERIA AND HEPATITIS A. Less common requirements such as for MENINGITIS A & C may also be dealt with but these vaccines need to be specially ordered. YELLOW FEVER and RABIES immunisation is only available from special centres such as the Hospital for Tropical Diseases or British Airways Travel Clinics on 020 7439 9584 (Regent Street) or 020 7606 2977 (Cheapside). For more details visit www.britishairways.com/travelclinics. Health PromotionAdvice regarding diet, weight, alcohol, smoking and lifestyle is offered by the practice nurse. You are encouraged to have a health check every three years. All patients over 75 are offered an annual review. Private ServicesWe provide a range of non-NHS services for which we charge the standard BMA fees. These include private sick notes, passport forms, medicals for employers, driving (PSV, HGV and elderly drivers) and insurance companies, completing medical statements for insurance policies, BUPA, PPP and many other services not covered under terms of contract of the NHS as part of medical services. Please ask the receptionist for further information.
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