Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges.
Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Holiday Cancellations
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Our fees for Non-NHS services are displayed in reception.
Please note, we no longer sign passport applications / photos.
Post Natal
By appointment with the G.P, This should be arranged with the practice reception staff 8 weeks after your baby is born.
Antenatal Clinic
The midwife holds antenatal clinics weekly in Ollerton. If you require any information or guidance please ask at reception.
Cervical Cytology Screening
We encourage women age 25 to 49 to have a smear test every three years. From age 49 years upwards every 5 years.
Contraception
Care is provided by all the doctors & nurses. This includes prescribing the contraceptive pill, emergency contraception and coil and implant fitting / removal.
Social Worker/Services
Nearest office-Ollerton. Providing information/ help with problems related to housing, finance and caring for the young, elderly or handicapped.
Telephone:
01623 861340 (Ollerton)
01636 682700 (Newark)
Community Services at Edwinstowe Health Centre
District Nurses, Health Visitors, Community Paediatric Nurse, Podiatry, hearing aid batteries, baby milk and incontinence products are available from this reception.
Telephone No. 0300 456 4951
Health Care Assistants
Health Care Assistants are available for various medical procedures such as blood tests, ECGs, new Patient Medicals, blood pressure checks, dressings, diabetic foot checks etc.
Minor Injuries
To avoid an unnecessary trip to A & E, we now treat minor injuries such as sprains, minor cuts and bruises, and minor head injuries etc. here at the surgery.
Travel Vaccinations
By appointment with the practice nurse. Please contact the surgery at least 2 weeks before you are due to depart, brief details will be taken by the receptionist from you for the practice nurse such as where you are travelling to, for how long, any planned trips, and accommodation type. The nurse will later check the recommended vaccinations and we will contact you to inform you of which vaccinations you require, if any and inform you of any charges incurred.