Clinics & Services

Clinics and Services We Offer

Alongside GP appointments, we offer a range of clinics and services to help look after your health.

Minor Illness Clinic

Our Minor Illness Clinic is run by a specially trained nurse who can assess common illnesses and prescribe medicines when needed.

Contraceptive Pill Checks

If you take the contraceptive pill, you may be able to complete a health questionnaire instead of having a face-to-face appointment.

The questionnaire asks about things like:

• Your blood pressure
• Your weight
• Your general health

A nurse will review your answers and, if it is safe to do so, your prescription can be issued without an appointment.

If the form is incomplete or the nurse needs more information, you may be asked to book an appointment.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

HRT can help with symptoms of menopause, including:

• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Sleep problems
• Mood changes
• Anxiety or low mood
• Vaginal dryness

Ask the surgery if you would like more information about HRT.

Sick Notes and Self-Certification

If you have been off work for 7 days or less, you usually do not need a doctor’s note.

You can complete a self-certification form (SC2) and give it to your employer.

Shingles Vaccination

We offer shingles vaccinations to eligible patients to help protect against shingles.

If you are eligible, we will invite you to book an appointment.

Meningitis ACWY Vaccination

This vaccine helps protect against meningitis and blood poisoning.

It is available for:

• Young people in Year 13
• First-time university students up to age 25

Long-Term Condition Reviews

Our nurses regularly review patients with long-term health conditions, such as:

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease

These reviews may include blood tests, health checks and lifestyle advice.

Young People’s Services

Young people can access a wide range of healthcare services, including sexual health advice and support.

Sexual Health Services

Confidential sexual health services are available, including:

• Contraception advice
• Sexual health testing
• Information and support

Health Checks

We encourage all patients to have regular health checks.

• Patients aged 16-75 can book a health check with a nurse.
• Patients aged over 75 can have an annual health check.
• Registered carers can also receive an annual health check.

Please bring a urine sample if requested.

NHS Health Check

If you are aged 40-74 and do not already have certain long-term conditions, you may be invited for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.

The check looks at your risk of conditions such as:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Dementia

Child Immunisations

Children’s vaccination clinics take place on Thursday mornings between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

Please bring your child’s vaccination record with you.

Travel Vaccinations

If you are travelling abroad, please book an appointment with a nurse 6-8 weeks before you travel.

Some travel vaccines may need to be paid for.

Minor Surgery

We can carry out some small procedures and operations under local anaesthetic. Your GP will let you know if this is suitable for you.

Well Man and Well Woman Checks

These appointments may include:

• Blood pressure checks
• Weight checks
• Urine tests
• Cervical screening
• Health and wellbeing advice

Home Visits

Home visits are available for patients who are housebound or too unwell to attend the surgery.

Please contact the surgery before 11:00am if you think you need a home visit. A clinician will assess the request first.

Kooth – Online Support for Young People

Kooth is a free, confidential online service for young people aged 11-18.

It offers:

• Online counselling
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Helpful articles and resources
• Safe discussion forums

Young people can access support at times that suit them.

Free Parenting Courses

Families living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can access free online parenting courses.

Topics include:

• Understanding your baby
• Supporting children and teenagers
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships
• Supporting children with additional needs

These courses can be completed online at your own pace.

Recording Your Appointment

If you would like to record your appointment using audio or video, please let the clinician know at the start of your consultation.

Thank You

Thank you for helping us provide safe and effective healthcare for all our patients. 😊