Services
Asthma
Nurse led clinics providing management and support for all patients with Asthma. We carry out regular assessments to ensure patients have maximum control of their Asthma.
Chaperons During Consultation
There may be on occasions a need for you to have an intimate examination whilst seeing your GP or Practice Nurse. If this is ever the case then you can expect certain standards to be adhered to by the practice.
- The doctor or nurse will explain to you why the examination is necessary and give you an opportunity to ask questions
- You will be asked for you permission for such an examination to take place
- You will be offered a chaperon (if possible in advance) so that you can invite a relative or friend to be present if you so wish
- In certain circumstances a doctor or nurse may wish a chaperon to be present, if you decline this, then a record of the fact that you declined this facility will be made
- You will be given privacy to undress and dress and if any assistance is required then the chaperon will be asked to help you
You should also be aware that as a patient you have the right to ask for a chaperon to be present during any consultation or examination with a doctor or nurse that you wish.
Child Health Clinics
The health visitors are no longer based at the surgery; they attend St Pauls each Monday afternoon and Arnside House each Wednesday morning for immunisations by appointment only. They can be contacted in their offices; Anne (West of the city) 514046 or Kath (South of the city) on 603257.
There are various community clinics available around the city - see attached PDF document.
Chiropody
A chiropodist attends twice a month to work alongside the diabetic clinic. For other chiropody problems patients can either self refer - please ask at reception for a form or a gp will refer you.
Counselling
Our own full time counsellor is available Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (with the exception of Wenesdays). Working with a wide range of problems including stress, panic attacks, bereavement and relationship problems.
Patients are referred by other health professionals and asked to make their own appointments as a step in taking responsibility for their autonomy.
Cryotherapy
For the removal of warts etc. Dr Swain runs a clinic on a Friday Morning once a month at Arnside House.
Diabetes
For the management of diabetes. Patients will either be given or asked to make an appointment.
Dietetics
One afternoon per month a dietician from Carlisle Hospitals attends the surgery to do a clinic.
Drug User Clinic
This is held on Fridays. A Drug and Alcohol worker from Portland House sees patients with drug dependency problems. She works closely with Dr. Anderson who has a special interest in this area. Any patients with drug addiction problems can be referred into the clinic by their usual doctor. Patients must be registered with St. Paul's Medical Centre. Treatment may involve supportive counselling, substitution therapy, or referral onto more specialist services. Please see your usual doctor if you would like more information about this service.
Leg Ulcer
Monday PM and Thursday Am - appointments made by nurses. Assessment of leg ulcers to determine cause and most appropriate treatments.
Midwife
Due to changes made by their employers we no longer have a midwife attend the surgery. Once a pregnancy is confirmed you will be advised to see your gp who will refer you into the midwifery service.
Minor Op
Minor operations are performed in the surgery by all doctors, however, Dr Edwards runs a clinic on Monday AM at Arnside
Physiotherapy
We no longer have a physio for routine appointments; patients see their gp who then refers them to be seen at Carleton Clinic. We do have a specialised ‘extended scope physiotherapist’ your doctor will refer you if this service is appropriate for you.
Sigmoidoscopy
This is a procedure used to investigate bowel symptoms such as bleeding, diarrhoea or a change in bowel habit. Patients will be referred to Dr. Margerison if they require this investigation.
Related Information: Sigmoidoscopy Patient Information Leaflet, Instructions for using the Microlax Enema.
Travel
No specific clinic, please make an appointment with nurse. Patients are asked to complete and return a travel questionnaire before attending. This will be sent/given to you by the receptionist who makes your appointment. Nurse run.
Well Woman Clinic
Ran by Dr Dodgeon at Arnside House on a Tuesday morning and Dr Swain at St Pauls on a Tuesday afternoon.