Fees
Non NHS/Private examinations – we are happy to undertake by appointment, private medicals, HGV/PSV, attendance at the travel clinic but please note that this work falls outside NHS and requires a fee, also any private certificates and form filling eg passport and driving licence also requires a fee, but you do not need an appointment for these.
Patient Health Information
All practice staff abide by our practice policy regarding strict confidentiality; patient consent will always be obtained when necessary. The practice adheres to the Data Protection Act which gives you a number of rights in relation to how your personal information is used, including the right to access the information we hold about you.
Treatment Room
A registered nurse staffs our treatment room: it is open
| Morning Surgery | Afternoon Surgery | |
| Monday | 9am – 12 noon | 2pm – 3.45pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 12 noon | 2pm – 3.45pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 12 noon | No Treatments |
| Thursday | 9am – 12noon | 2pm – 3pm |
| Friday | 9am – 12 noon | 2pm – 3.45pm |
Surgery Hours
| Morning Surgery | Afternoon Surgery | |
| Monday | 8.30am – 11.20am | 2.00pm – 5.20pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 11.20am | 2.00pm – 5.20pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am – 11.20am | No Surgery |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 11.20am | 2.00pm – 5.20pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 11.20am | 2.00pm – 5.20pm |
Times vary by GP & day of appt
The practice operates a system whereby there are pre booked appointments and book on the day appointments. Book on the day appointments are bookable each morning from 8.30am. Emergency cases will always be seen on the day but may require to wait.
Baby Clinic
Tuesday 2pm – 4pm with Health Visitor in attendance, this clinic is only for childhood immunisations and examination. If your child is unwell make an appointment via the receptionist with the doctor.
Minor Surgery
Removal of cysts, warts, skin tags, joint injections, ingrown toenails etc by prior arrangement with the doctor.
Maternity
Antenatal Midwife Led Clinic – Tuesdays 3.30pm – 4.15pm. Please contact the receptionist to arrange an appointment.
Postnatal appointments can be organised during routine surgeries.
Family Planning
Advice on all methods of contraception is provided by Dr Forshaw, Brannigan & Curran and also the Practice Nurse.
Currently we have a monthly clinic by Dr Aine Curran for insertion of coils and contraceptive implants.
Interpreting Service
If you require an interpreter, this can be arranged via the receptionist. Please allow 7-10 working days for the arrangement of this service. In the case of an emergency please bring a family member or friend with you to act as an interpreter for you.
Cervical Smear
Recommended every 3 years for women aged 25-65 years. By appointment with Dr Forshaw, Brannigan, Curran or Practice Nurse.
