This is an informal meeting for people with similar circumstances to get together and chat. There are no distinct agendas or activities, its purely about talking and supporting each other.
The admiral nurse will be present most weeks but not every week The group can meet without the admiral nurse present.
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, the surgery can help with travel advice and information about vaccines for travel.
You must request travel advice at least 8 weeks before your departure date.
This is because some vaccines:
The NHS is only able to provide specific vaccinations to its NHS patients for travel. These include:
Please complete our Travel Vaccine Questionnaire prior to your appointment.
Check the latest guidance about NHS travel vaccinations.
Find out how to get support to help you stop smoking.
Local NHS stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
These services are staffed by expert advisers who can provide a range of proven methods to help you quit.
The best treatment for you will depend on your personal preference, your age, whether you’re pregnant or breastfeeding and any medical conditions you have.
You can contact a stop smoking service to make an appointment with an adviser.
If you’re a veteran or ex-forces, let your GP know. This will help us to give you the best care we can.
Your GP may ask to see your military medical records. This will be kept confidential.
As well as giving you care, your GP may suggest you visit specialist mental and physical health services, or armed forces charities.
You’ll be able to speak to people who:
You can also read the NHS website guide to healthcare for the armed forces community.
A blood pressure test checks if your blood pressure is healthy, or if it’s high or low.
Having this quick test could save your life.
We loan home blood pressure monitors. Please contact the reception team to arrange this.
A small deposit in cash will be needed.
You can uploads your home blood pressure results via the surgery email.
If you do not want to take your blood pressure using the machine, or if you’ve been asked to request an appointment, please contact the surgery.
For more information, including what your results mean, see NHS advice on blood pressure tests.
If you are having problems with your eyes, visiting an optician is often the best place to start.
Opticians are open for routine treatments including:
Treatment may be free if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Sometimes opticians may be able to help with other minor eye issues.
eye tests to see if you need glasses
checking for signs of eye disease
referrals to hospital eye clinics for more tests
If the services above are not suitable, you can request an appointment at the surgery.
Find out how to get support with drug and alcohol issues.
Alcohol addiction services can help you reduce or stop your drinking if it’s affecting your life or your health.
Things that Alcohol addiction support can help with:
There are local and national services that provide counselling and treatment in England for drug addiction.
Staff will talk you through all of your treatment options and agree a treatment plan with you. They’ll also tell you about local support groups for drug users and their families or carers.
If the services above are not suitable, you can request an appointment at the surgery.
The surgery cannot help with problems with your teeth and gums. We recommend seeing a dentist instead.
Contact your dentist or use the service below to find an NHS dentist near you.
Dentists are open for routine and urgent treatments.
Treatment may be free if you meet the eligibility criteria.
You will get seen sooner if your condition is urgent.
Contact NHS 111 if you have:
significant facial swelling
uncontrolled bleeding
severe dental pain
a severe dental injury (trauma)
In urgent situations, 111 may be able to book you an emergency dentist appointment.
Find out where you can get help and support for bereavement.
You can contact these organisations yourself without speaking to a GP first.
Cruse can help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
There are a number of other NHS services and charity groups that work in our area.
Find out how to get support for abuse or violence.
Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Domestic violence can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.
Find out more about domestic abuse and violence
If you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don’t be afraid to get help.
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused.
They have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers to care for you.
Help is available 24 hours a day.
Find your nearest sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
If the services above are not suitable, you can request an appointment at the surgery.
