Antenatal Care
Routine antenatal check-ups by our qualified midwife.
Time: Tuesdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm with Jan the Midwife
Baby Clinic
Routine “8 week” developmental checks carried out along with baby immunisations.
Attached is our Baby Booklet containing useful information.
Baby Booklet 2013 Baby_Booklet updated Oct 15
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Time: Alternate Thursday afternoons 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm.With Dr Maria Stratford and Nurse Lorraine.
Please see the latest guide to children’s health.
Parent guide to Children’s health
Travel Clinic
Travel vaccinations in line with latest regulations.
You need to fill out our travel forms and return them to reception in advance of having your immunisations. Reception or a Nurse will notify you about booking your appointment.
Please allow 6-8 weeks prior to travel for immunisations.
Please also read the attached information.
Travel clinic information
Travel Forms:
Travel form to print in word or Travel form to print pdf
LCCG Position Statement Travel Vaccinations July 2018
Please find attached LCCG’s position statement on travel vaccinations. The purpose of the bulletin is to clarify which vaccinations may be provided on the NHS for the purposes of travel. Only selected vaccines are authorised to be provided on the NHS, but advice for travel vaccinations and/or malaria prophylaxis should be provided free of charge as part of essential services.
Private Travel Immunisation Sites
Boots chemists
MASTA
Birdsfoot Lane Chemist (01582) 576571
Med Centres Plus
Houghton Surgery in Ampthill Tel (01525) 300898
Asthma/COPD
Regular check-ups and advice from practice nurses on lifestyle, inhaler techniques and medication.
Time: Every day with nurse Ruth – times vary.
Minor Illness Clinic
Clinic available to cover minor complaints e.g. upset stomach, UTI, chest infections, sore throats etc
Not available for babies under 1 year of age
Time: Daily clinics with Nurses Ruth and Cathy
Diabetes Clinic
Shared care of diabetes in conjunction with the hospital Diabetic clinic.
Time: Book an appointment with Nurse Lorraine.
Immunisations
Childhood immunisations in line with latest recommendations.
Routine Childhood Imms from June 13
Times:
Wednesdays 2.30pm-3.15pm. Thursdays 1.30pm – 3.15 pm with Nurse Lorraine.
Phlebotomy
Clinic every morning for blood test requests from the Doctor.
Time: Book an appointment with Nurse Dawn.
Family Planning
Confidential advice on contraception including emergency contraception.
Time: Doctor or Nurse at any time. Book via reception.
Blood Pressure and Health checks
Regular check-ups and advice from practice nurses on lifetsyle and medication.
Time: Book with our HCA, Nurse Dawn.
