Prevention

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. It can be...

Adult Vaccinations

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. They work by training your immune system to develop antibodies that protect you from disease. All vaccines are extensively researched...

Bowel Cancer Screening

NHS bowel cancer screening checks if you could have bowel cancer. It’s available to everyone aged 60 to 74 years. The programme is expanding to make it available to everyone...

Breast Cancer Screening

Who will be invited: Anyone registered with a GP as female will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. You’ll get...

Cervical Screening

Cervical screening (a smear test) is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It’s offered to women and people with a cervix aged...

Childhood Vaccinations

Diabetic Eye Screening:

Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. Eye problems caused by diabetes are called diabetic retinopathy. This can lead to sight loss if it’s...

NHS Health Check

What is an NHS Health Check: It is a regular check-up for people aged between 40 and 74 who aren’t already receiving treatment for a long term condition. The aim...

Travel Health & Vaccinations

Stay safe and healthy abroad If you are travelling abroad you may need to be vaccinated. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss the vaccinations you will...

Vaccinations for pregnant women

Some vaccines, such as the inactivated seasonal flu vaccine and the whooping cough vaccine, are recommended during pregnancy to protect the health of you and your baby. An inactivated vaccine...

Date published: 20th August, 2023
Date last updated: 20th August, 2023