The NHS does not pay for some of the services we provide. These include private sick notes, insurance forms, holiday cancellation forms, medical reports, fitness to travel certificates, private prescriptions and some vaccination services.

Our fees for these services, which are in line with BMA approved national guidelines are non-negotiable.

Please note, when a Doctor signs a certificate or completes a report, the Doctor needs to check the patient’s entire medical record to ensure that they are providing accurate information. Doctors will not be able to complete forms same day, so please ensure that you give them reasonable notice.

Prescriptions can be ordered online via your online services account or with your paper repeat prescription request slip which needs to be placed in the prescriptions ordering box in reception. Your prescription will be ready for collection 48 hours later from your designated pharmacy. If you prefer, we can post it back to you (you will need to provide a stamped, addressed envelope).

We are sorry but we are unable to accept prescription requests on your behalf from a pharmacy, nor are we able to take them over the phone. This is due to patient safety.

If you are housebound or are recovering from an operation / illness please speak to a receptionist. We have a responsibility to ensure that patients with ongoing medical problems are monitored regularly. If the date for your next review with a doctor or nurse has passed you will be asked to make an appointment.

Our skilled Nursing/HCA team are able to provide a variety of procedures at the practice such as; cervical screening, wound management, blood pressure checks, vaccinations and B12 injections.

The practice holds regular minor surgery clinics on site for patients who have been reviewed and referred by one of our GP’s. Some of our GP team are also able to administer joint injections for joints and conditions such as; knees, shoulders, trigger finger, carpal tunnel and plantar fasciitis. For more information, please contact the surgery.

NHS Health checks are available for patients aged 40-74 with no pre-existing cardiovascular conditions once every 5 years. For more information please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/

Blood tests appointments are available at the surgery with our practice phlebotomist for patients aged 16+.

Blood tests for children are available at Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

At the practice we offer annual reviews (more often if clinically necessary) with our trained clinical team to monitor health conditions such as; Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Dementia. We also offer ‘Healthy Heart’ reviews for patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.

Routine immunisations and travel vaccinations for all ages are available at the surgery. Routine immunisations include: childhood vaccinations, pneumonia vaccinations, shingles vaccinations and annual influenza vaccinations.

For travel vaccinations, please check your vaccination requirements online at:
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk  or www.travax.nhs.uk

We see all post-natal ladies and newborns at 8 weeks for a check-up and vaccinations. You will also be contacted personally by your health visiting team shortly after the birth of your baby. All child health surveillance checks are carried out by your health visitor.

We have a midwife available at the surgery on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please remember to bring your pregnancy notes and a urine sample to your appointment.