Adelaide Street Family Practice

CLINICS

Our aim is to keep our patients fit and healthy. Prevention is far better than cure, and many serious conditions can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle. Appointments for the following health clinics can be made through the reception staff at your registered surgery.

Adelaide Street: 620725
Kentmere Drive: 763556

Antenatal
Adelaide Street - Thursday 10.00am - 12 noon
Kentmere Drive - Alternate Mondays 2.00 - 4.00pm

This clinic is run by the midwives. If you become pregnant, you will be given a 'booking appointment' at which the midwife will ask you a few questions and carry out some general health checks. You will be seen regularly throughout your pregnancy either at the practice or at the local hospital, or both.

Asthma
Adelaide Street - Monday 10.00am - 12 noon
Kentmere Drive - Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00pm

Asthma sufferers can drop in to this clinic for advice and support from our nurses who specialise in asthma care.

CHD/Hypertension
Adelaide Street - Tuesday 8.30am - 12 noon, 2.00 - 5.30pm and Friday 9.00 - 11.30am
Kentmere Drive - Thursday 2.00 - 4.15pm and Friday 9.00 - 11.30am

Patients are contacted direct, either by letter or telephone, to attend these clinics.

Child Health And Immunisation
Adelaide Street - Monday 2.00 - 3.30pm, Baby Immunisation
Adelaide Street - Thursday 2.00 - 3.00pm, Baby Clinic (Drop-in)
Kentmere Drive - Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30am, Baby Immunisation and Clinic

All new babies are invited for regular check-ups from six weeks old. Appointments are sent to you direct from the health authority advising you when to bring baby for their immunisations. During baby clinics our health visitors are available to give advice on such issues as parenting, nappy rash, feeding, minor illnesses etc.

Diabetes
Adelaide Street - Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00pm and Thursday 9.00am - 12.30pm
Kentmere Drive - Tuesday 9.00am - 12.30pm

This clinic offers advice and general health check-ups to patients diagnosed with diabetes.

Dressing Clinics
Adelaide Street - Monday 2.00 - 3.00pm and Wednesday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Kentmere Drive - Tuesday 1.30 - 4.00pm, Wednesday 11.00am - 12.30pm and Friday 11.00am - 12.30pm

Our district nurses run these clinics.

Minor Surgery/Wart Removal
Kentmere Drive - Monday 4.20 - 5.00pm

Treatment for warts with cryotherapy is available along with minor surgery. Referrals will be required for these appointments from the GPs or nurses.

Well Woman/Well Man Clinics
Adelaide Street
Kentmere Drive

Our practice nurses also run clinics for family planning/HRT, cervical smears and coil fittings. Appointments can be made in general clinics for well woman and well man check-ups.

Smoking Cessation Service

You can self-refer by calling 0845 601 2186.

Additional Services

The PCT can provide details of other primary care services in this area. Remember that your local pharmacist is able to give you free health advice at any time - you don't need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. Call NHS Direct 0845 4647 for details or visit them onlline at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.