The NHS health check is a FREE check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It can help spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or dementia.

The check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:

• Heart disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Atrial fibrillation
• Transient ischaemic attack
• Familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited high cholesterol)
• Heart failure
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Stroke
• Currently taking statins to lower your cholesterol
• Previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years.

You should have regular checks if you have any of the above conditions. If you feel you are due an annual review, let us know.

Those eligible for a free NHS health check will be sent a letter or text inviting you to make an appointment.

For more information visit NHS Health Check – NHS (www.nhs.uk).

Clinics are held at;

Please take note of which clinic site you are booked into.

Do GPs have to do non-NHS work for their patients?
With certain limited exceptions, GPs are not compelled to complete non-NHS work and our NHS duties always take priority.
Whilst GPs will always attempt to assist their patients with the completion of forms for example for insurance purposes, they are not required to do such non-NHS work.
Examples of non-NHS work are;

▪ Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc)
▪ Insurance claim forms
▪ Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
▪ Private sick notes
▪ Vaccination Certificates
▪ Firearm license

Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?
Most GPs have a very heavy workload and paperwork takes up an increasing amount of their time, so many GPs find they must complete this work outside of and in addition to their normal hours.
Please do not leave it to the last minute to hand your forms in, we cannot guarantee a time frame for completion currently due to the high demand on medical/clinical care.

I only need the doctor’s signature – what is the problem?
When a doctor signs a certificate or completes a report it is a condition of remaining on the Medical Register that they only sign what they know to be true.
To complete even the simplest of forms, the doctor might have to check the patient’s entire medical record. Carelessness or an inaccurate report can have serious consequences for the doctor with the General Medical Council (the doctors’ regulatory body) or even the police.

If you have any questions or queries regarding a medical report or letter please send a query to the admin team via the following link:https://florey.accurx.com/p/C84123

A list of our current fees is also provided below:

All fees must be paid in cash on collection.

After your GP consultation you may require a referral for further care. Your GP will offer you a choice of hospital and appointment time convenient for you. Our Secretary is available to help you book your appointment if needed.

Shingles 

From 1 September 2023, all newly eligible individuals will be offered 2 doses of the non-live shingles vaccine Shingrix® instead of Zostavax®. In addition to this, the eligibility for the immunocompromised and immunocompetent cohorts will change to allow individuals to be protected at an earlier age. Although shingles can occur at any age, the risk and severity of shingles and its complications increases with age and is high in individuals who are immunosuppressed. It is important to ensure that those at greatest risk are vaccinated at an earlier age. The forthcoming change from 1 September 2023 will expand the eligibility to all immunocompromised individuals aged 50 years and over (with no upper age limit). Immunocompromised individuals who have already received 2 doses of Shingrix® do not need re-vaccination.

Pneumonia 

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It’s recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over. You may also be eligible if you are in an at-risk group. We will invite you to make an appointment if you meet the criteria. 

Influenza (flu vaccine)

The programme provides direct protection to those at higher risk of flu associated morbidity and mortality, including older people, pregnant women, and those in clinical risk groups. 

Nasal spray for children, we offer appointments here for those aged 2-3 years. School aged children will be vaccinated in school by the SAIS (school aged immunisation service) School Aged Immunisation Service Vaccines and immunisations | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

You will be contacted when flu vaccination clinics start if you meet the criteria.

Pertussis (whooping cough vaccine)

Expectant mothers can help protect their babies by getting themselves vaccinated against whooping cough from 16 weeks. The vaccine is sometimes offered after the mid-pregnancy scan around 18 to 20 weeks. For more information ask your midwife or visit Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Immunisation – Children

Recommended at the following ages:
2 months: 1st Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hib  & Pneumococcal, Men B & Rotavirus
3 months: 2nd Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hib & Rotavirus
4 months: 3rd Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hib, Men B & Pneumococcal
Between 12- 13 months: Hib & Men C. MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Pneumococcal & Men B 

3 years and 4 months or as soon after:

Preschool booster – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hib, Whooping Cough, Polio and MMR. 
Girls 12 – 13 years: Cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) – 3 vaccinations over 8 months
14+ years: Booster Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio & men C.
HPV and teenage immunisations are usually carried out in school.
Pregnant Women – whooping cough

Our Practice Nurses are able to give advice and immunisations if you are travelling abroad. Please book an appt as soon as your travel plans are finalised, ideally at least 8 weeks before departure. Travel advice and immunisations may be given for last minute travel plans – please ask.

For travel advice on your destination visit:
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
www.8weekstogo.co.uk
www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad

The Doctor and the Health Visitor check children at specified intervals to make sure they are developing and growing normally.

Drop in clinic Tuesday 4.00pm – 4.30pm.

The Practice Nurses hold these clinics. These appointments are tailored to meet the individual needs. You may be invited to attend or you may ask to attend it you so wish.

The doctor and practice nurses are trained to provide contraceptive services. You see either to obtain these services within the normal surgery times. Emergency contraception is also available.