Abdominal Pain
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Back Pain
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: The Nurse / Health Care Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.
Burns
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Cervical Smears
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: You will be invited for your smear when it is due. Please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse or GP.
Chest Infections
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Children's Immunisations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Baby clinic is run by our practice nurses - by appointment only.
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Colds
Who to see: Pharmacist
Advice: Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus.
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Constipation
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Contraception / Family Planning
Who to see: Doctor or Nurse at King Street or local Family Planning Clinics
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment..
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Dental Problems
Who to see: Dentist
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or contact NHS 111 for advice of where to go for dental treatment.
Diarrhoea
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Diet/Lifestyle Changes
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please make an appointment to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.
Ear Care
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: If you think you may need your ears syringing please oil your ears for a minimum of 2 weeks before booking an appointment with the nurse. You can also check the following website for information -
nhs.uk/conditions/earwax.
Earache
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Emergency Contraception
Who to see: Nurse or Doctor / Pharmacist
Advice: Make an urgent appointment with the nurse or doctor. Please explain to the receptionist that the appointment is urgent and they will do their best to fit you in.
Eye Infection / Conjunctivitis / Styes
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Eye Injuries
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Forms, Certificates and Medicals
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.
General Advice
Who to see: Nurse or Doctor
Advice: If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring 01234 852222.
Hay Fever
Who to see: Doctor / Pharmacist
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Head Injuries
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Head Lice
Who to see: Pharmacist / School Nurse / Nurse
Advice: Please check
NHS Choices.
Headaches
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Holiday Cancellation Certificate
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Holiday Cancellation forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Infected Wounds
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Insect Bites
Who to see: Doctor / Pharmacy
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Insurance Reports
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Insurance Forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the forms carefully and complete and parts you are required to before bringing the form to the surgery. If we need to see you we will contact you and arrange an appointment. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Medical Reports
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Medical Reports are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the forms carefully and complete and parts you are required to before bringing the form to the surgery. If we need to see you we will contact you and arrange an appointment. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Morning After Pill
Who to see: Nurse / Pharmacist / Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Passport Forms
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Passport forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Rashes
Who to see: Doctor / Pharmacist
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Removal of Stitches
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please book a routine appointment with the Nurse or Health Care Assistant
Smoking Cessation
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception to make an appointment with the Nurse. If you would like help sooner please contact NHS Smoking Helpline on 0800 022 4332.
Alternatively, you can refer yourself to
Smoke Free Bedfordshire.
Sore Throat
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment.
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Download the
Travel Risk Form or collect from the Practice. Return your completed form giving as much notice as possible. Contact reception to find out vaccination needs and book an appointment as necessary.
Urine Infections
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please call 01234 853047 to make an appointment. If possible please bring a urine sample with you.
