Special Services provided

Family Planning Advice is available on all methods of contraception and family planning, including emergency contraception.

Cervical Smears In Avon Health Authority women aged 25-65 are offered a cervical smear every five years. You will be notified when your smear is due. You can make an appointment with either a practice nurse or a doctor. Please tell the receptionist that the appointment is for a smear.

Minor Surgery We have facilities to perform a wide range of minor surgical procedures under local anaesthetic.

Antenatal Care Community midwives and doctors share the care of women throughout pregnancy and after delivery. Please make an appointment to see a doctor if you become pregnant. It is recommended that all pregnant women take a folic acid supplement in early pregnancy - please ask for a leaflet or see your pharmacist.

Child Care and Immunisation We encourage all parents to have their children fully immunised. Developmental checks are carried out by health visitors and doctors at the Health Centre and at Lawrence Weston Clinic, Ridingleaze (Telephone 982 3205)

Minor Illness Clinic Janet Watts, our experienced Nurse Manager, will be available to see patients who have concerns about minor illnesses. Click here to download the flyer (Microsoft Word required).

Specialist Clinics We run special clinics for those with asthma, diabetes and other conditions needing regular monitoring.

Health Promotion If you need help to stop smoking, to lose weight or want advice about a healthy lifestyle, please make an appointment to see one of the practice nurses.

Foreign Travel Clinic A full range of travel vaccinations is available. We are a registered Yellow Fever Centre. If you are planning a trip abroad, please complete a travel clinic form preferably six weeks or more before you are due to travel. Make an appointment for the travel clinic.