Clinics & Services
Please contact reception to make an appointment. You may be asked to see a doctor first. Maternity medical services, ante natal appointments with a midwife are held in both Newport and Tayport, contraceptive services, child health surveillance services, minor surgery services, monitoring of cholesterol, well person checks, travel immunisation, asthma, diabetes, cervical smears, phlebotomy, dietician, chiropody and smoking cessation are also provided in the surgery. The practice is supported by a team of practice nurses, district nurses and health visitors.
PRACTICE NURSE & HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Appointments can be made through reception for on the day and pre bookable appointments. Most appointments are bookable in advance. Telephone the appropriate surgery telephone number
DISTRICT NURSES
Normally accessed through doctor but can be contacted directly. Telephone (01382) 542687
HEALTH VISITORS
Available for advice on healthcare and can be contracted through the surgery or directly. Telephone (01382) 542785
PHLEBOTOMY
Appointments are bookable as required and in advance Telephone the appropriate surgery telephone number. Available for blood tests only
CHILD HEALTH CLINIC
You will be sent an appointment for this clinic – please advise if you are unable to keep the appointment that has been made for you – the clinic is held on a Friday morning. Telephone (01382) 543251 or advise your Health Visitor – (01382) 542785
CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC
Appointments can be made through reception and are bookable in advance – please advise if you are unable to keep the appointment you have made. Telephone the appropriate surgery telephone number or advise your Health Visitor – (01382) 542785
BABY CLINIC
- Tayport baby clinic – held on last Thursday of the month 2pm – 3pm.
- Newport baby clinic - held on first Tuesday of the month 9.30am – 11am.
All welcome, no appointment necessary. Come along for a chat / get baby weighed or advice. Telephone the Health Visitors for more information (01382) 542785.
ANTE NATAL CLINICS
Are held on a Friday alternating Newport and Tayport. Patients are seen at intervals during their pregnancy. Telephone the appropriate surgery telephone number
PATIENT SELF TEST FACILITIES
The practice is pleased to offer patients the opportunity to monitor their own health promotion. 'Self test' facilities are available in Newport and Tayport. Patients are able to take their height, weight and blood pressure and obtain health promotion literature.
Patients will complete their health promotion details and the practice nurse will review this and contact the patient if further intervention and advice is required.
No appointment is necessary - please speak to a receptionist who will be happy to assist you.