We now offer a choice of hospitals and consultants when you are referred by your GP to secondary care. For urgent appointments and some specialties we can make your appointment, whilst you are still at the Surgery, after your consultation. If you need more time to think about it then you can take some literature and a copy of your unique booking reference number home with you and you can contact the Choose and Book office whose number will be on the leaflet. There is also an option to book on-line following the guidance on the leaflet. All other referrals will be sent direct to the hospital and they will contact you with appointment details.

All the doctors are trained in family planning and will discuss this with you during normal surgery hours.

An additional family planning clinic takes place on Wednesdays between 12h00 – 16h00. Please note this is not a drop-in service, you will need to phone 01623 672260 to make an appointment.

All of the doctors undertake child health care surveillance clinics to which children under five years are invited at specific times.

These clinics are to monitor a child’s growth and progress and are useful in the early detection of problems.

Clinics run by the health visitors are on alternate Tuesdays between 1.30 – 3.00pm at Swan Lane Children’s Centre. Telephone 01623 666370.

All diabetic patients are encouraged to attend our clinic regularly for a check by the doctor and practice nurse. Please book your appointments via the receptionist. At the moment all reviews are carried out as a telephone consultation you only need to attend for the pre-check.

To attend one of these clinics please ring our reception on 01623 435555.

Better Housing Better Health is here to keep residents warm and well at home and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

In a preventative approach to health and wellbeing, our service provides residents with a single point of contact to get impartial expert advice to help improve the energy efficiency of their home, save money and improve comfort.

If you are worried about paying your energy bills, want to know how to make your home warmer or need advice on accessing financial support, Better Housing Better Health are here to help. To make a referral please visit Home – Better Housing Better Health (bhbh.org.uk) 

You may be required to provide a report, completed by your GP. Examples include: Medical reports for insurance companies, Fitness to travel forms. You might also need to gain Access to your GP records or request a Travel Vaccination.

We have a ‘Prices List’, itemising most of the reports and services.

When requesting a report, please note that time needs to be allocated to a GP (outside of seeing patients) for them to be able to research the information requested and to complete the requested forms and supply the requested information. Please discuss a time scale with our reception staff when handing in your request and allow for a minimum of two weeks.

For travel vaccinations you will need to allow for sufficient time, before your intended date of departure. You will be required to book two Nurse appointments. Please speak to one our receptionists for full information so that you can receive the vaccinations you need in good time, to enjoy your holiday.

The website has just been redesigned to make it easier for people to find information about a whole range of organisations and services including:

• activities, groups and events in your local community
• childcare providers
• support for children and young people aged 0 – 25 with a special educational need and / or a disability
• housing support and information
• health and social care information and support for adults and children
• information about workplace health schemes.

People can filter the information using a range of options including the type of service they’re interested in, the location of that service, the age group it provides for, or any particular type of need or disability.

Click here to visit the Notts Help Yourself website

Healthy Family Team – (Previously known as Community Health Visitors and School Nurses)

This Team provides support for families, for children between the ages of 0 -19 years. They also monitor development and will help parents with a variety of problems. They can be contacted on:

Advice Line: 0300 123 5436 Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30pm

Parentline: 07520 619919 Texting Service for parents and carers

Chathealth: 07507 329952 Texting Service for young people aged 11-19 years