The Pickhurst Surgery

Clinics

Services

New Patient Health Screening

We like to meet and screen all new patients. If possible, we try to do this at the time of registration. Otherwise please make an appointment as soon as convenient. All new patients should have a new patient check within three months of registration.

Health Promotion

It is our policy to pursue preventative medicine for all patients. Our practice nurses offer “well person” checks and will advise on disease prevention.

Yearly health checks will be offered for patients over the age of 75 years.

Antenatal Clinic/Maternity Care

We offer maternity care in conjunction with the district midwife and the local hospitals. Expectant mothers are seen at a special session on Wednesday 9.30am - 12 noon for antenatal checks.

Asthma monitoring

This is held by appointment with the practice nurse. Asthma clinics are held weekly.

Child Health and Development Clinic

The doctors carry out developmental checks by appointment for infants on a Tuesday afternoon.

Child Immunisation

Routine childhood immunisation is carried by appointment with the practice nurse. Please do not bring ill or infectious children to this clinic.

Diabetic Clinic

Patients cane book a double appointment with the practice nurse or doctor for the management of diabetes.

Minor Surgery

We are able to offer a number of minor surgical procedures. These will be performed after initial consultation with the doctor.

Travel Clinic

Travel vaccinations and advice are given by the practice nurse. Please make an appointment with the nurse as early as possible so that the immunisation programme can be planned.

Well Woman Clinic

We offer women checks on blood pressure, breast examination, cervical smears and coil checks. Advice is also given on family planning and menopausal problems. Appointments should be made with the practice nurse.

Ultrasound Service

Diagnostic
Ovarian Screening (private)

District Nurse

Our community nurse can provide qualified nursing care in your own home. This includes caring for the terminally ill, night sitting service where necessary, dressings, injections and incontinence advice. Messages can be left at reception or by phoning directly to Princess Plain Clinic 020 8462 1524.

Community Counsellor

Our community counsellor holds clinics at the surgery by appointment.

Private Medicals (Not Covered By The NHS)

These are done by prior arrangement and include examinations for insurances and employment, elderly drivers, HGV licences and sports medicals etc. Fees are charged at rates recommended by the British Medical Association and are displayed in reception.