Chapel Lane Surgery

Services Offered Under The Contract

Essential Services

• The management of patients who are ill or believe themselves to be ill, with conditions from which recovery is generally expected, for the duration of that condition, including relevant health promotion advice and referral as appropriate, reflecting patient choice where practicable.
  
• The general management of patients who are terminally ill.
  
• The management of chronic disease in the manner determined by the practice, in discussion with the patient. Monitoring of coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma and COPD is carried out by appointment with the practice nurse.

Additional Services

• Cervical Screening
  Cervical smears are recommended at least every three years for women below 65 years of age and who have not had a hysterectomy. The test is quick and painless and can pick up very early changes in the cervix which are easily treated, and which could otherwise eventually become malignant. A recall system operates in this area so you should receive an invitation to attend if your smear is due. When you require a smear please contact the surgery for an appointment with a practice nurse or a doctor.
  
• Contraceptive Services
  Please make an appointment with a doctor for advice on family planning and all forms of contraception.
  
• Maternity Services - excluding intrapartum care
  Please make an appointment with the midwife for antenatal care.
  
• Vaccinations and immunisations
  
• Childhood vaccinations and immunisations
  Please make an appointment with the health visitor or a practice nurse.
  
• Child health surveillance
  Please make an appointment with the health visitor.
  
• Minor surgery services
  Cryocautery of warts and verrucae.

Directed Enhanced Services

• Improved access to primary care services
  We aim to provide patients with access to a GP within 48 hours or with a
  practice nurse within 24 hours.
  
• Childhood immunisations
  By appointment with the practice nurse.
  
• Influenza immunisations for those 65 and over and other 'at risk' groups
  Patients will be advised when clinics are organised.
  
• Pneumococcal vaccinations for those over 65
  By appointment with the practice nurse.

Additional Services Offered

• Counselling
  By appointment with the counsellor.
  
• Holiday immunisations
  If you are travelling abroad, especially outside Europe, you may need extra vaccinations. Please contact the surgery at least eight weeks prior to travelling in order to complete a holiday travel form, as some vaccinations need to be given a month or so before travelling. You may be required to collect a prescription prior to attending for the vaccination with the practice nurse. Up-to-date information on vaccinations required for different countries will be assessed prior to attendance at the clinic but is also available from the Department of Health website or the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Travel Health Advice Line - (for pre-recorded country specific travel advice). Telephone 0906 701 0095.
  
• Practice nurse services
  Available by appointment with the practice nurse or healthcare assistants. Ear syringing, dressings, removal of stitches, blood tests, dietary advice, blood pressure checks and new patient health checks.
  
• Postnatal care
  By appointment with a doctor.
  
• Private medical examinations for insurance purposes
  By appointment with a doctor.

Other Services

Health Promotion

We encourage all our patients to share the responsibility for their health, both in preventing disease and in treating existing diseases. Prevention really is better than cure. Many of the most serious diseases can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle and without the need for drugs. Please feel free to discuss general health and your lifestyle and ask for advice. Below are some of the ways that can help you to live not only a longer, but also a fitter and more enjoyable, life.

Smoking

This is the single largest preventable cause of ill health in this country.
It is a major cause of cancer, heart attacks, angina and chest disease. If you would like advice and help giving up please ask.
NONE OF THE DOCTORS IN THIS PRACTICE SMOKES.

Diet

A healthy diet not only helps control weight but also reduces cholesterol and helps prevent heart attacks. Ask the nurse for advice.

Exercise

Regular exercise helps prevent heart disease as well as reduce weight and makes you feel better. If you are overweight or out of shape please ask for advice before starting vigorous exercise.

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can, in the long term, increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Reducing blood pressure can reduce these risks. Treatment does not always require tablets. All adults are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years - if you have not had yours checked recently please ask the nurse or doctor.