Travel Vaccinations

Any charges for payment for non-nhs prescriptions/ travel vaccinations / malaria medication is non-refundable. 

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

Please note that it would be helpful if you could make an appointment at least 6 weeks prior to travelling.

A second appointment may be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. Many vaccines have to be ordered as they are not routinely stocked at the practice.

Some travel vaccines have to be ordered on a private prescription basis. This is because not all travel vaccination are available on the NHS. If the vaccines you require are not available on the NHS you will incur a charge. Please check in advance the costs of such vaccines.

Further information can be found at:

• www.nhs.uk/livewell/travelhealth
• www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Certain services provided by your Doctor are not covered by the NHS. You will be asked to pay a fee as recommended by the British Medical Association. If you are making an appointment for a medical examination, please inform the receptionist.

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Practice referrals for taking medication abroad
• Travel Vaccinations
• Copies on medical records/Test results
• Private sick notes

The payment will be taken in advance at the time of the request. The turnaround time is 7-10 days and the charge is non-refundable.

CLICK HERE for a list of our private fees

Clinics & Services

Baby Immunisations

The Health Visitors have now relocated to the Erith Health Centre:
Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm
Thursdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Telephone: 01322 359965

Northumberland Heath Childrens Centre
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9.30am - 11am.

Telephone: 01322 359965

Attached please find the childhood immunisation schedule CLICK HERE

Breast Screening

Have you missed your breast screening appointment? You can re-book an appointment by phoning
020 3299 1964 or you can arrange an appointment online visit the website www.selbreastscreening.org.uk

The NHS National Breast Screening Programme provides free screening for breast cancer for all women over the age of 50. If you're between 50 and 70 you should be routinely invited for a mammogram. Women over 70 are encouraged to make their own appointments.

Cervical Smears

It is recommended that cervical smear tests are carried out as follows:

• Between the ages of 25 and 49 years – every three years
• Between the ages of 50 and 64 years – every five years

When booking an appointment, please tell the receptionist you are attending for a smear test.

Child Health

Please ensure your child has been seen by the Health team prior to vaccination at the practice.

Chlamydia Testing

Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed Sexually Transmitted infection in men and women. Most of the people who have this infection will have no symptoms. If you or your sexual partner remain untreated it can cause infertility.

If you are sexually active and under 25 you should be tested for Chlamydia annually by a very simple urine or self swab test.

You can collect the kit from our reception or for further information book an appointment with our practice nurse Sharon or Antoinette. For further information visit www.chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk

Contraceptive Services & Family Planning Clinic

The practice offers a full range of family planning care and advice including the coil (IUCD) and the morning after pill (within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse). We encourage our patients to come to the surgery for confidential contraceptive advice. The Doctor also takes an active part in discussing and dealing with menopausal and pre-menstrual problems.

Dr S Nehru (male) and Dr S Kumar are qualified doctors for Implanon insertion/removal. For General Contraceptive advice book an appointment with our practice nurse or health care assistant.

Diabetes Clinic

With the practice nurse/healthcare assistant. Please contact our reception to book an appointment.

Flu & Pneumococcal Vaccination

These vaccinations are recommended for patients over the age of 65, patients suffering from with heart, lung, liver or kidney diseases, diabetes or residents of nursing homes. Please contact the surgery at the beginning of October for further details. If you are housebound, a home visit can be arranged.

Health Promotion

Prevention is better than cure. We take every opportunity to check on our patients’ health and offer advice on healthy living. We also offer a full range of special health promotion clinics by appointment with our practice nurses.     

Minor Surgery

All doctors in the surgery perform minor surgical procedures such as joint injection, etc. Dr S Nehru is qualified as a Surgical Specialist and is a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). Our Practice provides Minor Surgery facilities to many other GP surgeries in Bexley.

Dr S Nehru is also accredited as GPwSI in minor surgery and Vasectomy. He performs Vasectomy for patients from other practices under Bexley CCG.

Further information and pre operative instructions on Minor Surgery and Vasectomy can be obtained from our reception.

Smoking Cessation

Need help to stop smoking? Contact the surgery and we will do our very best to support you.

Travel Health

Please note that it would be helpful if you could make an appointment at least 6 weeks prior to travelling. More information is available on the above “Travel Vaccinations” tab.

Well Person Clinic

These are by appointment only with Practice Nurse/Healthcare Assistant. Our Practice Nurse/Healthcare Assistant carry out check for blood pressure, tests for early detection of heart, chest conditions, kidney disease and diabetes, also ECG if required. Advice on diet, smoking, alcohol etc. is provided.

The Practice Nurse will carry out cervical smears and breast awareness checks every 3 years for all women patients.

If you are in good health and have not seen a Doctor in the last 3 years, you are advised to have a check-up by Practice Nurse/Healthcare Assistant.

Patients over 75 years of age

If you are over 75 you are offered the opportunity to book an appointment with your Doctor or Nurse for an annual check-up. Please book an appointment via the reception staff, stating that it is for an ‘over 75 check-up’. If you are housebound the practice will arrange a check-up at home for you.

Young People Clinic

We have tried to make our practice a Teenage Friendly Practice. Confidential consultations with a male doctor, female doctor or our Practice Nurse is available on request. Full Check ups and consultations regarding contraception and sexually transmitted infection are available.

PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP

(PPG)

The patient participation group consists of patients who wish to be involved in the local practice whilst taking an active role in developing local health services. The purpose of the group is to facilitate patients and the practice staff working together to share ideas to help improve the services offered at the practice in addition to sourcing out any local community services that would help enhance aspects of the patient's lives. The group will also have the responsibility of helping patients to take more responsibility for their own health, the group also offers an avenue for patients to have a say in how services are planned, developed and evaluated to foster a good working relationship with the practice staff and GP's.

WHAT DOES A PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP DO?

• Help improve on the experience of attending the surgery
• Help the practice decide on overall service priorities
• Helps bring the attention of practice staff, the practice perspective of the level and standard of the services provided
• Acts as a channel in communicating to patients
• How changes in the NHS will affect service provision
• Information on the help available, support groups and networks
• Helps patients understand more about the medical conditions/problems
• Helps improve patients overall experience of the practice

WHAT THE PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP IS NOT ABOUT

• The group will not deal with personal medical issues of individual patient complaints, as there is already an existing procedure to handle such matters
• Fast track any members of the PPG to access appointments or specialist care.

If you are interested in joining our PPG, please leave your name and phone number or email address with the reception team who will pass onto the chairman.

Thank you