Woosehill Surgery

CLINICS

Health Checks

On registering at the practice, patients will be invited to an appropriate health check with the practice nurse, or the doctor if they are on regular medication.

We are actively engaged in health education and disease prevention.

Antenatal Services

All the doctors provide antenatal services in conjunction with the community midwife. You should commence maternity care during the first two months of your pregnancy by seeing the doctor in the surgery.

Child Health Clinic

A clinic is held at Woosehill Community Centre, next to Morrisons, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1.00 - 3.00pm. This is organised by the health visitors and provides an opportunity for weighing and growth monitoring and support on all aspects of childcare. If you have any queries please phone the health visitors.

Childhood Immunisations

Childhood immunisation appointments can be arranged with the receptionists.

Children who are behind with immunisations should catch up as soon as possible. We feel it is very important to ensure that all children are immunised against these potentially serious illnesses.

Please contact the health visitor if you have any queries regarding your child’s immunisations.

Travel Vaccinations

Contact the practice nurse at least three months before your trip and she will advise you of the necessary vaccinations. Some of these are not available on the NHS and you may be charged a fee.

Family Planning

A full range of contraceptive methods is available. Confidential advice is available from the doctor or nurses. Emergency contraception can also be provided - please ask for an urgent appointment.

Well Woman Clinic

This is held on Thursday afternoons by appointment with the nurse. Health advice is offered to women of all ages.

Cervical Smear Tests

These can be booked with a nurse or doctor. Please advise the receptionist that your appointment is for a smear test to allow the correct amount of time.

Well Man Clinic

Screening includes check on blood pressure, cholesterol levels (if requested by the doctor) and urine. Please advise the receptionist you require a well man appointment to allow the correct amount of time.

Dietary Management

Appointments are available with the nurse. We have referral access to a dietician at Wokingham Hospital.

Diabetic Management

Newly diagnosed patients should arrange a half-hour appointment with our trained nurse.

Minor Surgery

Some minor surgical procedures are carried out at the surgery by appointment.

Asthma Management

With the practice nurse. Newly diagnosed asthmatics should make a double appointment with one of our asthma-trained nurses.

Smoking Advice Clinic

We have a trained smoking advisor at the surgery every Monday by appointment. Please call to arrange a date and time.