Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice adheres to the General Medical Services Contract for the provision of healthcare services:

Chronic Disease Management

• Asthma
• COPD
• Coronary heart disease
• Diabetes  - clinic held by a practice nurse 08.30-12.00 every Tuesday.

Additional Services

• Cervical smears
• Child health surveillance - conducted by health visitors by appointment.
• Dressings & removal of stitches
• Family planning - offered during normal surgeries by GPs and practice nurses.
• Maternity services - clinics held at the medical centre every Friday morning by Longtown & Brampton midwives.
• Minor injuries / Wound care
• Minor surgery - We provide a minor surgery sessions every 6 weeks or as required.
• NHS health checks - patients aged 75 or over who have not had a consultation in the past year and adult patients under 75 who have not had a consultation in the past three years all have the right to request a health check at the practice.
• Vaccinations and immunisations - including seasonal flu and Covid.

Travel Vaccinations

We no longer administer travel vaccinations at the surgery and suggest you contact a pharmacy to discuss your requirements.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below:

Middle East	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:

http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf

(this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

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

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our Reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. 

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