Antenatal Care

Routine antenatal check-ups by our qualified midwife.

Time: Tuesdays 1.00pm – 3.30pm  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

Routine Childhood Imms from Spring 2018 201810041203    201810041203   when_should_I_worry_leaflet[1]

Time: Thursday afternoons 12.00 pm – 13.00 pm. With Dr Maria Stratford and Nurse Cathy.

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 Nurse Ruth.

Diabetes Clinic

Shared care of diabetes in conjunction with the hospital Diabetic clinic.

Time: Book an appointment with Nurse Cathy.

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 Cathy.

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, Rachel Pitt.