Health Promotion Clinics

Prevention is a important part of health care. Ill health is more common in smokers, those who have high blood pressure, stress  and those who are overweight. Our practice nurses will provide advise and help on all these issues.

The following clinics are available by appointment with the practice nurses:

Asthma

Smoking Cessation

Weight Reduction

Hypertension

Heart Disease Prevention

Diabetes

Well Person Clinic

Travel Advice/ Immunisation

Minor Surgery

Dr Tankel has a special interest in minor surgery (i.e. the removal of small lumps and bumps). He offers a service at Clarendon surgery. If you would like to avail of this service please make an appointment with a doctor. They will assess if the procedure can be done in the practice or requires a referral to the hospital.

Ante-Natal Clinic

 Midwife lead clinics are held weekly. Please make an appointment. We usually share care of pregnant women with the hospital. 

Wednesday morning at Clarendon Surgery  

Tuesday afternoon at Trinity Medical Centre 

Well Baby Clinic

This is held at Clarendon Surgey every Thursday 1300-1430. The doctor and health visitor are both available to offer information, advice and spport to parents. No appointment is necessary. THIS IS A WELL BABY CLINIC IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE A DOCTOR

Contraception and Smear Tests

We carry out a range of contraception services including; coil fitting, diaphragms, implants,  emergency contraception, depo-provera injections and regular pill check-ups.

Smears are recommended every 3 years in all women between 25 and 50 years old, and 5 yearly between 50 and 65 years old. They  help prevent cervical cancer by detecting early precancerous changes. Please make an appointment with a practice nurse.

Blood Tests

If  a doctor recommends  you need  blood  test please make an appointment with a practice nurse or assistant practitioner.

Influenza Vaccinations

Flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone over 65 years and anyone with a heart condition, lung disease (asthma, COPD), diabetes or a debilitating illness. We usually carry out clinics  at the end of September. Ask at reception for further information.

Pneumococcal Vaccinations

Vaccination are recommended for everyone over 65 years  and anyone with a heart condition  lung disease, diabetes and some other conditions. Ask at reception for further information.