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The Practice holds Diabetic clinics at Ewyas Harold surgery: patients are invited to attend annually.
Patients are invited to attend an Asthma check every six months, alternately with doctor and nurse. We find being a rural practice it is best for the patient to arrange the date and time themselves.
Patients are invited to attend for an annual review with the practice nurse, when a blood test and routine examination is done. One week later the patient will be asked to see the doctor, he will have the blood results back, and any adjustments to medication can be made. Depending on the results the doctor will give the patient a review date.
Patients may make an appointment for a “Free Health Check” at any time: the practice nurse will measure height, weight, and blood pressure, and record diet and smoking status. Patients are given advice on cervical smear screening, smoking, diet and exercise. Sixteen year olds are invited to attend on their own or with a parent if they wish.
Worcester support agency run our cervical smear screening programme, and they invite patients to attend. Patients aged 25 to 40 years are invited every 3 years and patients 41 years to 64 years every 5 years. Results are sent to every patient by Worcester. If the result indicates that the patient requires referral to hospital they will be referred directly by Worcester, but if they require treatment the doctor will contact the patient.
It is recommended that ladies over 50 should take advantage of the National Breast Screening Programme, which offers 3 yearly mammograms.
Ladies aged between 50 and 65 years will be recalled automatically, if you are over 65 years and would still like to receive a mammogram please phone one of the following numbers:
Hereford patients please ring 01527 488025
Gwent patients please ring 02920 397222
Flu clinics are run in October; flu injections are available to those who are over 65years old and the chronically ill, patients who suffer asthma, diabetes, COPD, kidney disease, Ischaemic heart disease, and carers.
These are also recommended for all the over 65 year olds, and patents who suffer from the above diseases. This injection lasts for 5 years.
We believe family planning is an important part of Primary Health Care. Confidential contraceptive services are available from the doctor during normal surgeries.
Is available after unprotected sex or accidents. Patients should be seen as soon as possible, within 72 hours for the morning after pill and within 5days for a coil fitting. Please tell the receptionist you require an urgent appointment.
Minor surgery is undertaken by the doctors on appropriate cases. The doctor will be able to advise you during normal surgery hours.
These are carried out by the doctor or the practice nurse during normal surgery hours; just ring to make an appointment.
The practice runs a child surveillance programme, patients will receive a letter from the Children’s department at the PCT inviting them to make an appointment with their GP, to have these carried out.
The practice nurses are able to offer immunisations and advice to patients travelling abroad. Patients are asked to contact the surgery at least 6 - 8 weeks before travelling as this allows time for a vaccination course.
Patients who want to stop smoking should contact the practice nurses who are able to offer help and advice. Patients will be expected to make a commitment, and will be asked to attend regularly for help and support.
We do offer our patients the opportunity to have their INR checks at the surgery. This is arranged as necessary between the patient and the doctor.
The practice nurse and the district nurse carry out dressings at the surgery. They will arrange with the patient a suitable date and time for this to be carried out.
Appointments can be made by phoning 01432 261639
You will be given an appointment in Hereford.
You will require to take with you
2 x passport size photographs of yourself
£2 for the badge
Some conditions will get better without treatment, and some can be treated at home. Listed below are some tips which may help you, but if you are ever in doubt or worried please get in touch with the surgery.
Apply large quantities of cold water to the affected area as soon as possible and maintain this until the pain subsides. This may take about 15 minutes. If the skin is unbroken but blistered apply a loose, dry dressing. If the burn is large or if the skin is broken consult your doctor.
These usually start with a runny nose, cough, temperature and aches. They are caused by viruses and antibiotics are of no use in their treatment. Treatment consists of taking the recommended dose of paracetamol for the temperature and drinking plenty of fluids. If the symptoms become worse, contact your doctor.
Wash the wound thoroughly with water and a little soap, to stop bleeding, apply a clean handkerchief or dressing firmly to the wound for about five minutes. Cover cuts with a clean dressing, leave graze exposed.
Sit in a chair (leaning forwards with your mouth open) and pinch your nose just below the bone for about ten minutes, by which time the bleeding usually stops. If bleeding continues, consult your doctor.
A temperature occurs commonly even with mild infections. In small children it is important to stop the temperature rising to quickly and children should be given Paracetamol syrup or Ibuprofen syrup, which may be bought at the chemist. If they appear hot, they should be gently sponged with tepid water in order to keep them cool. If the symptoms persist consult your doctor.
KNOW THE EARLY SIGNS
See your GP straight away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms. They may not be caused by cancer but should always be checked out.
a new or unusual lump anywhere on the body
A change in the appearance of a mole or a sore that won’t heal
Persistent coughing or hoarseness
Prolonged constipation or diarrhoea
Blood in the stool or urine
Persistent or unexplained pain, ache or indigestion
Unexplained weight loss
SELF EXAMINATION
Know your body and what is normal for you
Men should check their testicles
Women should be aware of their normal appearance, shape and feel of their breasts and look out for changes
People need to watch out for changes in the size, shape or colour of moles and look out for new skin growths