The Gables Medical Centre

CLINICS

The practice offers the following services:

Well Person Clinics

Open to everyone aged 16 - 74 years. It is conducted on an appointment basis by our practice nurse. All new patients will be invited to come along for a registration medical/general check-up by the nurse on joining the practice.

Contraceptive Services

Antenatal and Postnatal Care

A clinic is run on Tuesday 2.00 - 3.00pm, for expectant and postnatal mothers. Babies and children will also be seen then for:

Child Health Surveillance

Your child will be seen by the doctor and health visitor for developmental and health checks. At this clinic your child will also receive the appropriate immunisations.

Vaccinations

Both routine and for travel.

Cervical Smear Screening

All female patients aged 25-64 will be invited to attend our practice nurse to have this test done every three years.

Minor surgical procedures

Certain procedures can be performed by the doctors under local anaesthetic where necessary.

We also run the following health promotion clinics:

Asthma Clinic

Diabetes Clinic

Coronary Prevention Clinic

Private Fees

Patients should note that not all work carried out on their behalf by GPs is covered by the National Health Service. For example, PSV/HGV licence medicals, employment medicals, completion of passport forms etc are all private work and a current schedule of fees will be on display in reception.