Reviews for Long-Term Conditions
Patients with long-term conditions are invited for reviews, often around their birthday month. These reviews help ensure routine checks are completed and that ongoing conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes or heart disease are appropriately monitored.
What this involves will depend on individual health needs and may include blood tests, monitoring checks or a medication review. Additional follow-up appointments may be arranged if required.
Patients with high blood pressure are encouraged to monitor readings at home and provide these for review. If a patient does not have a blood pressure monitor, one can be loaned for short-term use. Nurse appointments are available where home monitoring is not possible or further assessment is required.
NHS Health Check
The NHS Health Check is a free assessment of cardiovascular health. It helps identify whether a person may be at increased risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes or kidney disease.
During the appointment, height, weight and blood pressure are measured, and a cholesterol test is carried out. The Healthcare Assistant will also ask about lifestyle, family history and other risk factors before calculating a cardiovascular risk score and discussing the results.
Patients aged 40-74 who do not already have a diagnosed cardiovascular condition are invited for a free NHS Health Check every five years.
For further information, please visit nhs.uk – NHS Health Check
Minor Operations
We provide a limited minor surgery service at the practice, including removal of certain skin lesions and cysts. These appointments cannot be booked directly. Please arrange a GP appointment first to discuss whether this service is appropriate.
Cosmetic procedures are not offered.
Vaccinations
Routine NHS vaccinations are available for children and adults, including childhood immunisations, flu, shingles, pneumococcal and other recommended vaccines.
Eligible patients are usually invited directly. If you believe you are due a vaccination and have not received an invitation, please contact the surgery.
Travel vaccination appointments are available at the practice. Please see our dedicated Travel Clinic page for full details, including the booking process and which vaccines we are able to provide.
Sexual Health, Contraception & Family Planning
We provide advice on contraception, sexual health and family planning for all age groups. Patients taking the oral contraceptive pill require an annual review with a Practice Nurse.
We offer fitting and removal of contraceptive implants and coils at the surgery. Please contact reception to arrange an initial consultation with a GP to discuss the most suitable option.
If you are newly pregnant, you can self-refer directly to maternity services via East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
For further information, please visit: nhs.uk – Cervical Screening
Learning Disability Annual Health Check
Patients aged 14 and over who are on our Learning Disability Register are invited for a free annual health check with a GP. These appointments provide an opportunity to review overall health, discuss any concerns and identify issues early.
If you think you or the person you care for should be on the Learning Disability Register, please contact the surgery.
More information: nhs.uk – Learning Disabilities Annual Health Checks
