We offer a range of clinics and services at the surgery. There are some tasks you can do, such as health reviews, using the Accurx service.
Stop smoking clinic
We offer help and support to give up smoking. Please book a 30 minute appointment with one of our HCA’s.
Contraceptive services
Doctors will give advice on contraception, however, please consult reception as to which doctors provide specific services e.g. coils, implants. Some of our nurse practitioners are able to initiate the contraceptive pill.
Cervical smears
Our nursing team perform cervical smears. The practice offer a routine recall programme to females who are eligible.
Maternity
We are able to offer information and have leaflets available for pre-conception, antenatal and postnatal care. If you are pregnant you can self refer to the Colchester hospital maternity service, you do not have to go via your GP.
Women’s health clinics
Our nurse practitioner can offer advice on a range of women’s health issues including; contraception, menopause, peri menopause, HRT and irregular bleeding.
Coil clinics
Clinics dedicated to the insertion and removal of the hormonal (IUS) coils, Mirena and Kyleena, and the non-hormonal (IUD) copper coil. We also insert and remove the Nexplanon contraceptive implant.
Child health
Developmental checks for the under 5’s are provided by this practice. This involves the full immunisation programme with a series of developmental checks. Children will be invited to attend when appropriate.
Health promotion
Our trained healthcare assistants will be pleased to offer guidance on aspects of lifestyle including smoking, alcohol, overweight and exercise.
Diabetes, asthma, COPD, coronary artery disease and hypertension
These conditions require special attention and you are encouraged to attend the specialist clinics for your reviews.
Minor surgery
Minor surgical procedures are performed by some of the doctors. Suitable procedures include removal of warts, moles, skin lumps and cysts.
Mammography
Our female patients aged 50 to 64 will be offered mammography by the breast screening unit every 3 years to screen for breast cancer.
Phlebotomy/blood taking clinic
Please see below the days and times of our phlebotomy clinics:
Abbey Field
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm
Elmstead
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am to 1pm
Hawthorn
Monday to Wednesday, 8:40am to 12:40pm