Well Person
A general health ‘MOT’ with particular emphasis on helping you to avoid heart disease. For those aged 15-75. All newly registered patients will be offered a new patient health check on joining the practice.
If you are aged 40-65 you take an on-line health check click here.
Well Woman
All women from age 24.5 are recommended to have a cervical smear every 3 years until the age of 50 and thereafter every 5 years until aged 65. All women over the age of 50 will be called for breast screening every 3 years.
Well Man
These will include the same checks as for the well person but will include lifestyle advice particularly relevant to men.
Family Planning
Advice on contraception. Emergency contraception also available.
Antenatal Care
This care is shared between the doctor, midwife and hospital based specialists.
Child Development Checks
These are carried out mainly by the Health Visitor. The 8 week baby check is carried out prior to starting vaccinations. For more information on children’s services click here.
Childhood Immunisations
We recommend full vaccination of pre-school children. Letters of invitation to make an appointment will normally be sent to you but if in doubt please contact us. See below for a full schedule of recommended immunisations.
Travel Vaccinations and holiday advice
Anyone planning holidays abroad should refer to either https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries or the Fit for travel website. Hunmanby Surgery can only offer the free vaccines listed below. Patients requiring additional vaccines in order to travel will need to contact a travel clinic. You can check your vaccine status using the nhs app or your online account. If need further assistance please contact the surgery.
Which travel vaccines are free?
The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS from your GP surgery:
- polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)
- typhoid
- hepatitis A
- cholera
These vaccines are free because they protect against diseases thought to represent the greatest risk to public health if they were brought into the country.
Influenza Vaccinations
These are available in September of each year. Information will be posted in the surgery and on this site when dates are confirmed.This vaccination is recommended for those over 65, anyone suffering from a chronic disease such as diabetes or heart disease, carers and pregnant women.
Pneumonia Vaccination
Available to the same group of patients as above but only needs to be given once during your lifetime.
Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination programme
Please see this document for guidance on current recommendations for:-
Pertussis
Chronic Disease Management
The care of these patients is shared between the Doctor and Nurse. You will be called for an annual review to keep you in the best of health.
Stopping Smoking
Smokers wishing to quit can self refer to:
Specialist Stop Smoking Service – 0300 303 1603
NHS Smoking Helpline – Freephone 0800 022 4332
Minor Surgery
Some of the doctors are qualified to perform minor surgery.
Weight Loss
This is available to patients who are significantly overweight and highly motivated to lose weight. Please leave your details at reception and the practice nurse will contact you.