Spilsby Surgery

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE SURGERY

Child Health Clinic And Vaccinations

This is a clinic for well babies. Dr Wain will be present on three days a month to give immunisations after the initial schedule of immunisations has been discussed. The Practice urges that all children be fully immunised.

If you require to see the Doctor and/or the Practice Nurse, please make an appointment with either.

Diabetic Clinic

This is a Nurse-led clinic which is run weekly. In addition, Dr Cartwright holds a monthly Diabetes Clinic. Please ask the Receptionist for details.

Diabetic patients who are not followed up by Pilgrim Hospital are managed by the Practice Team with access to the Diabetic Team at the hospital, if required.

Asthma Clinic

In recognition of the increasing prevalence of asthma in our community we hold a weekly Asthma Clinic, which is run by the Practice Nurse. Patients with asthma can either be referred by themselves or their own GP to the clinic. However, acute problems and emergencies should be seen within normal surgery consultations. In addition, Dr O'Kelly runs a monthly Asthma Clinic. Appointments can be made by the Reception staff.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition encompassing diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema. Patients suffering from this condition are usually over 40 years of age, get breathless on exertion, may have a chronic cough and usually (but not always) have a history of smoking. Dr O'Kelly has a particular interest in this field and the Practice runs a specialised service to help patients with this condition. Appointments for the COPD clinics can be made by the Reception staff.

Anti-Coagulation Therapy

Clinics are held twice a week, usually on Mondays and Wednesdays for patients on anti-coagulation therapy.

Minor Surgery And Cryotherapy

Sessions are held at regular intervals, on an appointment basis, for the removal of skin lesions, warts etc. This is usually undertaken by the application of liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) or occasionally by the surgical removal of skin problems.

Sigmoidoscopy

Patients can be referred to Dr Germer and have this procedure carried out at the Surgery.

Antenatal And Postnatal Clinics

All Doctors provide Antenatal and Postnatal care. In addition, a clinic is available on a Tuesday morning by appointment with the District Midwife in attendance.

Coils

Dr Germer is experienced in coil fitting and we are able to offer this service to patients.

Well Person Clinic

The Practice Nurses run Well Woman and Well Man clinics on a regular basis. Appointments can be booked through the Reception.

Repeat Smears

Women between the ages of 20 and 49 years are encouraged to have a smear every three years and those aged between 50 and 64 every five years. If you are newly registering with the Practice, please inform us of the approximate date of the last cervical smear in order that we can put you into our recall system.

Travel Vaccinations

Please contact the Practice two months before travelling abroad. The Reception staff will give you a questionnaire to complete. This will help the Practice Nurse ascertain what vaccinations you will require for your trip and enable her to give you the best possible advice on all health issues.

Flu Vaccinations

These are held between October and January every year. Please see the Practice noticeboard for details of patients who are encouraged to have a flu vaccination.

Pneumonia Vaccinations

If you are aged 75 or over, you are strongly advised to have a pneumonia vaccination. Appointments with the Nurse can be booked at Reception.

NON-NHS EXAMINATIONS

Patients should be aware that fees may be charged for services not covered by the NHS.

These include private certificates, reports supporting private health insurance claims and other non-NHS medical reports.

Medical reports and examinations for life insurance are usually paid for by the insurance company requesting the examination. Fees may be charged for examinations for other special purposes such as HGV and PSV licences, elderly drivers, fitness to travel, fitness to drive, fitness to undertake certain sports and signing of passport application forms.

The fee scale is recommended by the BMA and details are available on request from the Executive Manager.