We offer a full travel advice and NHS immunisation service. Please choose a topic to see more information.
Before you travel, it’s important to find out whether you will need vaccinations for the country you’re visiting. The following websites will help you.
Non-urgent advice: Travelling In Pregnancy
Some women prefer not to travel in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy because of
nausea and vomiting and feeling very tired during these early stages. The risk of
miscarriage is also higher in the first 3 months, whether you’re travelling or not. So, many women find the best time to travel or take a holiday is in mid-pregnancy, between 4 and 6 months.
With pregnant women there are increase risks for long distance travel including increased DVT risk for long haul flights, limited access to adequate health care in some areas, Zika virus reported in many countries, most malaria tabs and some vaccines contraindicated in pregnancy.
We advise that women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy should not book travel outside Europe without first booking to speak with one of our nurses.
Our Warfarin Clinics are held on a weekly basis at the surgery. Adhoc & urgent appointments out of these clinics can be arranged by the Warfarin Nurse. The service is available to both registered and non-registered patients via referral from GP or Hospital. We use the quick and instant finger prick test to monitor your blood INR level and will then adjust your dose as necessary.
We are pleased to offer a Smoking Cessation clinic which is aimed at patients who wish to stop smoking. This service is led by our Health Care Assistants (HCA).
Our HCA can offer advice and support for stopping smoking and will also be able to prescribe nicotine replacement medication.
All staff have safeguarding training. If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact the practice.
Useful numbers for further information and advice are:
Birmingham Childrens Trust (CASS/MASH) 0121 303 1888
Adult and Communities Access Point (ACAP) – 0121 303 1234
We run annual Learning Disability Health Checks with trained clinicians, for patients with a Learning Disability aged 14 and over – eligible patients will be contacted about this, although patients and carers can contact us at any time about any concerns they have.
We will take any reasonable adjustments into consideration, such as preferences about communication and appointments, and do our utmost to accommodate these where possible.
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP) are experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapists, with many years’ experience working in MSK. Patients can see an FCP for an assessment directly at their GP practice, without needing to see a GP or be referred externally.
We have three diabetic nurses that work across our three sites along with a specialist GP in Diabetes
Patients are seen a minimum of every 6 months and offered an appointment for blood pressure, weight and urine checks along with comprehensive blood tests and regular medication reviews to optimise diabetic control.
Diabetic patients are eligible for chiropody care under the NHS.
Our friendly team of nurses offer and administer all the relevant immunisations and vaccines for your child following the NHS childhood immunisation schedule (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/)
Our nursing team are also able to offer catch-up programmes for children who may have missed any vaccinations and also provide advice for parents with any concerns over the vaccines.
Babies aged 6-8 weeks will be invited for a thorough physical examination, known as the 6-8 week baby check which is performed by a GP.
In our Asthma/COPD Clinic you will be seen by one of our highly skilled Asthma/COPD nurses.
The Respiratory Nurse will be able to offer personalised care plans and education to all of asthmatic/COPD patients.