Abdominal Pain
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Back Pain
Who to see: Doctor
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse/Health Care Assistant
Advice: The Nurse/Health Care Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.
Blood Tests
Who to see: Phlebotomist
Advice: Clinics are held daily in the mornings. For warfarin monitoring it is preferred for all samples to be taken at the beginning of the week. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional. If you are in doubt please call to speak to one of our nurses who will advise you.
Blue Badge Forms
Who to see: Oxfordshire County Council
Advice: Call 0845 050 7666 or visit online at
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Bruised Ribs
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Burns
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Cervical Smears
Who to see: Nurse or Female GP
Advice: Once you receive a reminder letter, make an appointment by contacting reception in the usual way.
Chest Infections
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Child Immunisations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: The Health Authority will send you an appointment at our Baby Clinic which is held each Tuesday afternoon.
Chronic Heat Disease
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Annual clinic appointment will be sent to CHD patients, please ask for an appointment if worried.
Constipation
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Contraception/Family Planning
Who to see: GP
Advice: Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Dental Problems
Who to see: Dentist
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or contact the Oxfordshire Dental helpline on 01865 337267
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Routine annual clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.
Diarrhoea
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Diet/Life Style Changes
Who to see: Nurse or Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please make an appointment to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.
Ear Care
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: We only offer ear irrigation (syringing) to patients attending a hospital appointment for a hearing aid fitting or if a GP deems it clinically appropriate. For advice on ear care and local service providers please check the following information:
Self Treatment of ear wax build up
Earache
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Eye Infection
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
General Advice
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring and ask to speak to the Practice Nurse or the GP.#
Hay Fever
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Head Injuries
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Headaches
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Holiday Cancelation Certificate
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist
Advice: Please write your requirements clearly and concisely on an
accompanying letter or note.
Insect Bites
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Passport Forms
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist
Advice: Please write your requirements clearly and concisely on an
accompanying letter or note.
Rashes
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Removal of Stitches
Who to see: Nurse/Health Care Assistant
Advice: Make an appointment with one of our Nurses or Health Care Assistant
Sick Certificates
Who to see: GP
Advice: This can be discussed at a telephone appointment with a GP.
Smoking Cessation
Who to see: Health Care Assistant/Nurse
Advice: Make and appointment with one of our Nurses of Health Care Assistants.
Sore Throat
Who to see: Pharmacist
Advice: The vast majority of sore throats are viral. Please speak to a Pharmacist.
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Urine Infections
Who to see: GP or Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Forms, Certificate and Medicals
Who to see: Inform the Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.
