Clinics

Antenatal Clinic

Patients who become pregnant are referred for shared care. Most of the antenatal care is provided by the midwives who are attached to the practice but not actually based on the premises.

Baby Clinic

The six-week child development checks are carried out by Drs Bhatti, Paul and Somalingam. For child immunisations please book an appointment with the practice nurse.
If you wish to discuss other problems, eg sleeping, feeding and child health worries, please see the health visitors who are based at the John Dixon Clinic in the first instance.

Asthma Clinic

This is run by the practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only. All patients who suffer from asthma should have a review once a year with the practice nurse.

Diabetic Clinic

Diabetic care is provided by all the doctors during normal surgery hours. Diabetic patients are advised to attend at least once a year for a review with the doctor.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care is provided by all doctors and the practice nurse during normal surgery hours.

Well Woman Clinics

Postnatal checks are run by Drs Bhatti, Paul and Somalingam. Please book with the practice nurse for smears and to discuss any other women’s health issues.

Minor Surgery

Dr Bhatti carries out minor surgical procedures by appointment only on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. The doctors will be happy to advise you on this.

Osteopathy

An NHS osteopath works every Wednesday morning at Parkers Row. Patients should see a doctor to assess their suitability prior to booking an appointment with the osteopath.

Non-NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment outside of surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment. The fees charged for these services are in line with the BMA recommended charges.

Counselling

The practice has two fully qualified counsellors who work on a Tuesday and Friday. Please see your doctor first who will assess your suitability for this service.

Travel Immunisation/Vaccinations

Please make an appointment at least four weeks prior to your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception.

Flu Vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients over the age of 65 and/or those that suffer from heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, are immuno-suppressed or residents of nursing and rest homes.
Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.

Yellow Fever Vaccinations

Parkers Row Family Practice is an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. This is open to non-registered as well as registered patients but there is a charge for the vaccination as it is not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception.