Abdominal Pain
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Back Pain
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: You can submit your own readings online, use the blood pressure machine in the waiting room, or see the nurse.
Blood Tests
Who to see: Phlebotomist
Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. For warfarin monitoring it is preferred for all samples to be taken at the beginning of the week. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional.
Blue Badge Forms
Who to see: Local Council
Advice: Contact the council office.
Bruised Ribs
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. For warfarin monitoring it is preferred for all samples to be taken at the beginning of the week. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other
Burns
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Cervical Smears
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Once you are invited, make an appointment online or phone reception.
Chest Infections
Who to see: Nurse or Doctor
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Children's Immunisations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Once you are invited please contact reception.
Chronic Heart Disease
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Annual clinic appointment will be sent to CHD patients. Please ask for an appointment if worried.
Constipation
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Contraception / Family Planning
Who to see: Family planning clinic / Nurse / GP
Advice: Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Dental Problems
Who to see: Dentist
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or contact the Primary Care Trust Dental Helpline.
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Routine annual clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.
Diarrhoea
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Diet/Lifestyle Changes
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Ear Care
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' )please speak to one of our nurses who will advise you. Also please check the following information
www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax.
Earache
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Eye Infection
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Eye Injuries
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
General Advice
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring and ask to speak to the Practice Nurse or the GP.
Hay Fever
Who to see: Pharmacist
Advice: Please contact your local pharmacy.
Head Injuries
Who to see: GP
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Headaches
Who to see: GP
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Holiday Cancellation Certificate
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist or GP secretary
Advice: Please write your requirements clearly and conciesely on an
accompanying letter or note.
Insect Bites
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Passport Forms
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist or GP secretary
Advice: Please write your requirements clearly and conciesely on an
accompanying letter or note.
Rashes
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Removal of Stitches
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Sick Certificates
Who to see: Online request, Receptionist or GP secretary
Advice: This can be requested online, or speaking with reception or one of the Secretaries. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.
Smoking Cessation
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: This service is offered at St Thomas, please contact Reception.
Sore Throat
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Urine Infections
Who to see: Nurse or Pharmacist
Advice: Book an appointment online or phone reception.
Forms, Certificates and Medicals
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist or GP secretary
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.