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CLINICS
MINOR SURGERY
The practice undertakes minor operations, to help save long waits for hospital
treatment, by appointment. Please contact the receptionist for details.
ANTENATAL CLINICS
LONG SUTTON AND SUTTON BRIDGE - By appointment with the midwife.
During the course of your pregnancy you will have shared care between the hospital
and the practice. You will be seen regularly by our attached community midwife
at our practice-based antenatal clinics and attend hospital for scan.
WELL BABY CLINICS (PAEDIATRIC SURVEILLANCE)
No appointment necessary.
LONG SUTTON Friday 2.00 - 4.00pm
SUTTON BRIDGE Thursday 2.00 - 4.00pm
There is a doctor and health visitor in attendance and vaccinations are given
by the practice nurse. We recommend a full immunisation programme and developmental
checks for all pre-school children. Our health visitors or practice nurses can
advise you on the requirements.
CHILDREN'S IMMUNISATIONS
The recommended regime is as follows:
| When To Immunise |
Diseases Protected Against |
Vaccine Given |
| 2
months old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough),
polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Pneumococcal infection |
DTaP/IPV/Hib+
Pneumococcal conjugate
vaccine, (PCV) |
| 3
months old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Meningitis C |
DTaP/IPV/Hib+ MenC |
| 4
months old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio
and Haemophilus, influenzae type b (Hib)
Meningtis C, Pneumococcal infection |
DTaP/IPV/Hib+ MenC
+ PCV |
| Around 12
months old |
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), Meningitis C |
Hib/MenC |
| Around 13
months old |
Measles, Mumps and Rubella,
Pneumococcal Infection |
MMR + PCV |
Three years and four
months or soon after |
Diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis and polio
Measles, mumps and rubella |
DTaP/IPV or dTaP/IPV
+MMR |
| Gilrs aged 12 to 13 years |
Cervical cancer caused by human
papillomavirus types 16 and 18 |
HPV |
| 13 to 18 years old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, polio |
Td/IPV |
HEALTH PROMOTION
On joining the practice all patients' registration forms will be screened.
The practice holds approval for health promotion in:
| Asthma Management |
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Cytology Clinics |
| Diabetes Management |
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Smoking Cessation |
The aim of the practice is to encourage and support its patients in living a
healthier life. Anyone who wants an appointment should ring Long Sutton Medical
Centre on 01406 362081 or Sutton Bridge Medical Centre on 01406 350217.
The nurses who organise and participate in these clinics are fully qualified
in recognised and approved courses of health promotion training.
HEALHY EATING AND WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC
Wednesday (times vary) at Sutton Bridge Surgery
WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; all patients of any age are welcome.
FIRST TIME MUMS GROUP
Mothers and babies are invited to this group held at Sutton Bridge on Mondays
between 11.00am and 12 noon. Various topics concerning parenting are covered...
And there is always a cup of coffee and a warm welcome!
SMOKING CESSATION GROUPS
These are held at various intervals during the year. If you are interested in
giving up smoking please ring reception for details of times and venues.
ADULT IMMUNISATIONS
This is dealt with by the practice nurse. We recommend that all adults have a
tetanus booster every seven to ten years. If you have never had a tetanus injection
it is important for you to have a course of three injections. Any woman who might
be thinking of having children should consider having a blood test to check that
she is protected against rubella (German measles).
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
We also provide travel immunisations as required. Please try to plan these well
in advance as you may need a course of vaccinations over a period of six weeks
or more.
FLU VACCINATIONS
In October and November of each year, we offer “flu” injections to
patients who are at particular risk. This includes the frail, the elderly and those with
long-standing chest complaints (eg asthma), cardiac conditions and diabetes.
FAMILY PLANNING
All aspects of family planning are catered for. Patients requiring oral contraceptives
are seen during routine surgeries.
NEWLY REGISTERED PATIENTS
All new patients will be asked to complete a registration questionnaire form
which will be screened by the nursing team. If necessary, the patient may be
called for a patient screening check.
NON-NHS EXAMINATIONS
Medical examinations for special purposes eg elderly drivers, HGV medicals, pre-employment medicals, fitness to undertake sports, fitness to travel etc,
are not undertaken during surgery times. As special appointments must be made,
a fee will be payable in advance of the appointment.
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