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. 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 Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
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
Suffering from Dental Pain? -
See our What to Do Leaflet
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice:The Diabetic Clinics are run by Sherrie Handley (Practice Nurse) and Hayley Johnson (Health Care Assistant). All diabetic patients are invited for an annual check. The first appointment is with Hayley Johnson who will carry out blood and urine tests, check height, weight and blood pressure and carry out a foot check. Hayley will organise to send you the results of these checks prior to an appointment approximately 2 weeks later with Sherrie Handley. Sherrie will then discuss these results with you and make suggestions to optimise your treatments in conjunction with Diabetes Leads Dr Tim Brimecombe and Dr Sue Ruddock.
Any queries regarding your diabetes can be directed to one of the Diabetes Team; Hayley Johnson, Sherrie Handley, Dr Tim Brimecombe, Dr Sue Ruddock.
Diarrhoea
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01869 338611 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Diet/Life Style Changes
We no longer offer a weight loss service at Deddington Health Centre. Oxfordshire Public Health has commissioned Thrive Tribe to launch "Achieve Healthy Weight Loss in Oxfordshire".
Thrive Tribe is an innovative lifestyle provider dedicated to supporting the community in making healthier choices. The service has partnered with leading weight-loss providers Weight Watchers, Slimming World and Man V Fat to help people have healthier lifestyles by supporting a range of challenges. Achieve Healthy Weight Loss Oxfordshire services will include help with getting active, eating well and losing weight. Please visit
www.thrivetribe.org.uk for more information.
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: Pharmacist or Minor Eye Condition Service
Advice: Please view attached leaflets:
MECS and
Conjunctivitis.
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
Sepsis
Who to see: A&E
Advice: Please
read the leaflet - if unsure call Deddington Health Centre or 111 for advice
Sick Certificates
Who to see: GP
Advice: This can be discussed at a telephone appointment with a GP.
Smoking Cessation
Advice: Smoking cessation services are now provided by "Solutions 4 Health" for patients registered at Oxfordshire general practices. Please visit
www.smokefreelifeoxfordshire.co.uk for more information.
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 visit
www.nathnac.net for recommended vaccinations and read relevant information that can be found under the Services Section of this website.
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.
