Gorton Medical Centre

CLINICS & OTHER SERVICES

Appointments are needed for all the clinics listed below.

Minor Surgery
Certain minor surgical procedures are performed by the doctors at the surgery, thus saving patients the necessity to visit the hospital.

Cryosurgery
This is done monthly by Dr Siddiqui, and is for the treatment of warts and skin tags. Please discuss with one of the doctors whether your problem is amenable to cryosurgery before making an appointment for the wart clinic.

Maternity Services
We provide full antenatal and postnatal care in conjunction with the community midwife.

Family Planning
Family planning advice may be obtained from any doctor during any surgery.
Family planning services, including advice on safe sex, are provided.

Cervical Smears
Cervical smears are recommended every three years for women below the age of 65 who have not had a hysterectomy. The test is quick and painless and can pick up abnormalities early, preventing the development of cervical cancer.

The practice operates a recall system so you will be sent an invitation to attend when your smear is due.

Smears are very important. So even if you do not wish to have a smear please come and discuss the issue with the doctor rather than ignoring the invitation.

Children’s Immunisation Clinic
Please contact the practice nurse who will be happy to arrange immunisation for your child.

Travel Immunisations
With the increase in long haul travel, particularly to tropical destinations, it is very important that travellers arrange to be protected against diseases such as typhoid, hepatitis and malaria. The practice nurse is available by appointment to give advice and free immunisations as appropriate.

Tetanus (Booster Recommended Every 10 Years)
Tetanus is a life-threatening disease. It is fortunately rare mainly because of vaccination. Tetanus spores are present in soil and animals and may be introduced into the body during a puncture wound, or trivial unnoticed wounds. It is therefore important to maintain immunity. For those who have had their normal childhood immunisations which include tetanus, a booster is recommended every 10 years. If you think you may not be fully immunised or that your immunity has lapsed, please make an appointment with the nurse.

Flu Vaccination
This is available in the autumn and is advised for the elderly, diabetics, asthmatics, patients with chest problems and other conditions as recommended by your doctor.

NON-NHS WORK
In this practice we charge the BMA recommended fee for non-NHS duties such as completing passport forms, driving medicals, insurance claim reports, etc.

How Your Local Pharmacist Can Help

• Ask your pharmacist for advice about choosing the right medicines for common ailments.

• Your pharmacist will advise you if you are unsure about seeing a doctor.

• He/she can offer advice about staying healthy.

• Be sure to tell your pharmacist if you are taking other medicines - some medicines are not compatible.