The Surgeries, Oswaldtwistle

OTHER SERVICES

Immunisations And Vaccinations/Child Health Surveillance - Well baby clinic - It is important that your children are fully immunised against all the childhood diseases. If it is difficult for you to attend the surgery at the given times, then please ask the Receptionist who will make alternative arrangements.

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Adults - Are you up to date with your Tetanus and Polio? If you require routine vaccinations and travel immunisations then please make an appointment with the receptionist.

Young adults aged between 16 and 25 years are urgently requested to make an appointment for a second dose of MMR due to a recent outbreak of mumps.

Antenatal Clinic - Community Midwives are present at all antenatal clinics.

Counselling Services - By appointment (Please see the doctor or referral).

Carers Link And PALS Service - Do you care for someone? Does someone care for you? If so, Accrington Carers Link offers advice and support to all full- and part-time carers. PALS (Patient Advice Liaison Service) offers advice and support to patients, their families and carers. Ask the Receptionist for more details.

Cervical Smear Tests - These are very simple tests and are available to women of all ages, but women between 25 and 64 years of age should have this done every three years. An invitation will be sent for these automatically when they are due; in some cases they may need to be repeated after treatment.

Anyone not wishing to have a cervical smear after receiving a letter should write stating that they do not wish to have one carried out.

The practice nurse will be available for cervical smears. Please ring and make an appointment.

Specimens - All specimens for the laboratory should be handed in to the Receptionist before 11.00am. For results please allow 10 days for them to come back. You will only be contacted if the result is abnormal or a prescription is required.

Minor Surgery - These will be carried out at 296 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle on Friday afternoons. Minor operations are by appointment only. After being referred, your name will be placed on a waiting list and you will be seen in order of priority according to the GP.

Health Promotion - A healthy lifestyle means no smoking, sensible drinking, a healthy diet, regular exercise and learning to cope with stress. If you follow these few simple rules you will hardly ever have to come and visit us.

National Service Framework - Chronic Disease Management

Patient Education And Ownership

Following directives set at Government Level, the practice aims to help patients to manage the following chronic diseases. The practice nursing staff are here to help, advise and manage their conditions.

a) CHD (Coronary Heart Disease/Stroke including LVD)

b) Asthma/COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

c) Diabetes

d) Hypertension

e) Epilepsy

f) Hypothyroidism

g) Cancer

h) Mental Health

The Practice Nurse should see you at least once a year, to be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis. Various checks will be carried out, ie blood tests, blood pressure, ECG monitoring and lifestyle changes. Medication review will be carried out by the General Practitioners.

It is essential that you are seen on a regular basis and followed up so that appropriate referrals can be made to enable you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You will be seen initially by the Health Care Assistant and then given an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

All patients who are 75 years and over should be monitored each year and have an annual review by a member of the practice team, ie healthcare assistant or district nurse.

Patients must accept responsibility for their health by ensuring that they attend the surgery for their Annual Monitoring Review appointment. If you are housebound, arrangements can be made by the receptionist for the district nurse to make a home visit.

All patients who fall into the above categories, together with patients aged over 65 should have a flu vaccination each year as they are more susceptible to the flu virus. Appointments for the flu vaccine will be made at the beginning of September to commence in October/November each year. Patients are also advised to have a pneumonia vaccine from the age of 65 onwards.

Please help the doctors and practice nurses by taking part-ownership of your health. Smoking, alcohol and diet play an important part. The practice team are here to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage your condition.

NON-NHS EXAMINATIONS

Medical examinations for special purposes eg elderly drivers, pre-employment, fitness to undertake sports, fitness to travel are NOT undertaken during surgery hours. A special appointment must be made and a fee will be payable. Please ask the receptionist to make an appointment for you.