Abdominal Pain
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Back Pain
Who to see: Physiotherapist
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse or Health Care Assistant
Advice: The Nurse or Healthcare Assistant will consult the GP as necessary. Please feel free use the monitoring machine in Reception.
Blood Tests
Who to see: Health Care Assistant
Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. If you are in doubt please call to speak to one of our reception team on 01202 393755 who will advise you.
Bruised Ribs
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Burns
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Cervical Smears
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Once you are invited, make an appointment with our reception team by calling 01202 393755.
Chest Infections
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Children's Immunisations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: You will be contacted by Child Health Immunisations in Dorset. If you have any concerns please contact the reception team on 01202 393755.
Chronic Heart Disease
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: CHD patients will be invited for their annual clinic appointment when it is due, please ask for an appointment if worried.
Colds
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus.
Please visit NHS Choices.
Constipation
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Contraception/Family Planning
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Dental Problems
Who to see: Dentist
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or call 111 to find a dentist who can provide you with regular dental care. Alternatively, visit
www.nhs.uk.
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Routine annual clinic appointments will be arranged with all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.
Diarrhoea
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Diet/Lifestyle Changes
Who to see: Nurse or Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Ear Care
Who to see: Nurse or Health Care Assistant
Advice: If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' )please make an appointment with one of our Nurses who will advise you. Also please check the following information on
NHS Choices.
Earache
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Eye Infection
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Eye Injuries
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 532253 in the usual way to make an appointment.
General Advice
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring and speak to our reception team on 01202 393755 or refer to the 'How Can I Help Myself' section on our website homepage.
Hay Fever
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Head Injuries
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Head Lice
Who to see: Pharmacist, School Nurse or Nurse
Advice: Please check
NHS Choices.
Headaches
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Holiday Cancellation Certificate
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist
Advice: Please write your requirements clearly and conciesely on an
accompanying letter or note. Completion of certificates are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services.
Insect Bites
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Passport Forms
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist
Advice: Please write your requirements clearly and concisely on an
accompanying letter or note. Completion of forms are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services.
Rashes
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Removal of Stitches
Who to see: Nurse or Health Care Assistant
Advice: Make an appointment with one of our Nurses or health care assistants.
Sick Certificates
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist
Advice: Telephone to speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.
Smoking Cessation
Who to see: Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please ask our reception team who will send your details to our Health Care Assistant who will contact you. If you would like help sooner please contact NHS Quit Line on 0800 022 4332.
Sore Throat
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Make an appointment to discuss all your travel health needs.
Urine Infections
Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please contact the reception team on 01202 393755 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Forms, certificates and medicals
Who to see: Inform the 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.
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