We offer a range of clinics and services at the surgery. There are some tasks you can do, such as health reviews, using our online forms.
Baby and child immunisations
Preston Park Surgery strongly believes in the benefits of baby & child immunisation. Immunisation is a way of protecting against serious diseases. Immunisation is one of the biggest health successes of the last century. Some diseases that are caused by viruses can’t be cured by antibiotics. The only way to control them is by immunisation. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states: “The 2 public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines.”
As children develop, they are exposed to many risks, one of these risks being infections. The benefit of immunisation is that your child has the best possible protection against dangerous diseases.
Please see the link below for NHS Vaccinations and when to have them, www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/
Ante-natal care
Ante-natal patients are normally managed by the community midwife team. You can self refer online. A member of the midwifery team will then contact the patient to arrange a booking appointment.
Post-natal care
All new mums will be invited to have a 6-week post-natal check. Babies will have a developmental check at the same time. Please contact the surgery for a triple appointment for you and your baby.
Cervical smears
Cervical smears are provided by appointment with one of our nurses. These are routinely done between the ages of 25 and 65. Cervical smears are carried out every 3 years up until the age of 50 and thereafter, every 5 years. Abnormal smears will be followed up more frequently.
Chronic disease management
The nurse carries out regular reviews of patients with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, COPD or cancer. You will be monitored regularly and be invited for a full review once a year.
Flu vaccinations
Influenza immunisation protects effectively against ‘true’ influenza. This vaccination is offered to all patients aged 65 and over and those less than 65 years with any long-term condition such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and COPD, as well as pregnant women and those on long term steroids or immunosuppressants. This service is available from the beginning of September each year. Any patient fulfilling any of these criteria should contact the practice nurse to discuss having a routine vaccination each winter.
Pneumococcal vaccination
Pneumococcal vaccination is offered to all children as part of the routine immunisation programme; however, it is also offered to all patients aged 65 years and over and those less than 65 years with a long-term condition. For most patients it is a single injection, but certain groups of patients may require a booster after 5 years.
Shingles vaccination
A Shingles vaccine is offered to adults aged 70 to 79 years old.
Travel vaccinations
These are available by appointment with the nurse. You will be required to complete a health questionnaire before your appointment in order to provide the nurse with as much information as possible. Please contact reception for further information at least 6 weeks before you intend to travel.
There are a number of travel vaccinations provided by the NHS; however, vaccines such as Rabies, Meningitis ACWY, Japanese encephalitis and tick borne encephalitis are not provided under the NHS and therefore will incur a fee for the vaccine and administration. Please discuss your requirements with the practice nurse or contact reception for a price list.
Smoking cessation
We offer smoking cessation appointments with our Healthcare Assistant. Please contact reception to book an appointment.
Private medicals and forms
All non-NHS work such as holiday cancellation forms, to whom it may concern letters, private medical examinations/certificates etc, will incur a fee. If you require any of these services, please contact reception to book an appointment.