The Dorridge Practice

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CLINICS

NURSE CLINICS/SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS

CHILD VACCINATION CLINIC

By appointment.

ADULT HEALTH CHECKS

By appointment.

NEW PATIENT CHECKS

All new patients are requested to have an assessment of their needs for medical services when they join the practice.

DIABETIC CLINICS

By appointment.

ASTHMA CLINICS

By appointment.

STOP SMOKING CLINICS

By appointment.

OVER 75 HEALTH CHECKS

By appointment.

CERVICAL CYTOLOGY

By appointment.

TRAVEL CLINICS

This surgery is a recognised YELLOW FEVER CENTRE.
We offer a full range of inoculations for travel abroad. Most inoculations are free on the NHS. WE DO CHARGE, however, for inoculations not available on the NHS, for cholera certificates and private prescriptions. It is essential to organise inoculations for planned trips as early as possible.

INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS

In accordance with the Department of Health guidelines, we recommend an influenza vaccine for the elderly and patients with chronic heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetics and residents of nursing and rest homes. The vaccination is available in October. Please ask at reception.

SERVICES FOR PATIENTS OVER 75

Patients in this age group are invited by letter to an annual consultation with one of the practice nurses. If it is not possible to attend surgery a visit can be arranged.

OTHER SERVICES

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

We can perform medical examinations for insurance, employment, HGV, racing drivers, diving etc though they are not within the remit of the NHS and therefore chargeable. Please ask at reception if you require an appointment and the current fee.

MINOR SURGERY

All the doctors are registered to undertake minor surgical procedures.

ANTENATAL

All the doctors see patients by appointment. The midwife also has a clinic on Thursdays at 1.00pm.

CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

Drs Upton, Watts, Davenport, Reid and Markham provide this service in conjunction with the health visitor.

FAMILY PLANNING

The doctors and practice nurse offer a full range of family planning services including the fitting of coils and caps.

OTHER PRIMARY CARE SERVICES

Details of other primary care services available in the area may be obtained from:

Solihull NHS Care Trust
Friars Gate
1011 Stratford Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4BN

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