Clinics

All therapists and health professionals working at The Elms Medical Practice are very experienced and have recognised training and qualifications.  

• Annual Health Reviews
• Asthma Reviews
• Blood Pressure Testing
• Blood Test
• Cervical Screening
• Child Health Checks
• Childhood Immunisations
• COPD Reviews
• Coil insertion and removal 
• Contraception implant service
• Diabetic Reviews
• Diabetic Eye Screening 
• Dressings
• Dopplers
• ECG's
• Flu/Covid Vaccinations
• Learning Disability Reviews
• Minor Surgery clinics
• Suture and clip removal

Social prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people to a link worker. Link workers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Link workers also support existing community groups to be accessible and sustainable, and help people to start new groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.

Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including people:

• with one or more long-term conditions
• who need support with their mental health
• who are lonely or isolated
• who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Social Prescribing Link Workers help to reduce health inequalities by supporting patient to unpick the complex issues that are affecting their wellbeing.

Such as;

• Housing
• Employment
• Social Isolation/loneliness
• Benefit support or debt advice
• Financial
• Mental Health
• Low Mood
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression

 Social Prescriber Leaflet 

We now provide a contraception implant service. Practice Nurse Julia is our contraceptive implant lead.  

If you already have a implant and require this replacing or removing please contact the reception so they can book you an appointment or place you on the waiting list for the next available clinic.

If you would like to consider having the implant then please contact reception on 01244 351000 to book in with a Doctor First, this is so you can discuss whether this is the best contraception for you if this is agreed you can then book in the clinic.

Clinics are held in the morning of every first Thursday of the Month. 

 For more information please read out leaflet below, and the NHS website link.

The Elms Contraceptive Leaflet 

NHS Contraceptive Implant website 

Our Health and Wellbeing Coach Service can help you lose weight and find a healthier way of living.

Working with your GP practice providing a health and wellbeing coach service for individuals struggling with weight management you can gain the knowledge, confidence and skills to achieve your goals.

If you are eligible ask our receptionist to refer you or to book an appointment to discuss with one of our GP's.

To check your eligibility click HERE 

Our First Contact Practitioners (FCP) are physiotherapists who are experts in the assessment of MSK problems. The FCPs work as part of the GP practice team and are available to see instead of your GP, if you have a muscle, joint or soft tissue problem.

Our FCPs are highly skilled, and can offer services such as joint and soft tissue injections, prescribing medications, and referral for investigations to help diagnose the problem.

You can book an appointment with them on a Friday, via Reception or telephone us on 01244 351000.

We also have a physiotherapy practitioner who has a clinic on a Tuesday who can provide diagnosis, self-management advice, exercises as well as onward referrals and investigations such as x rays and blood tests. At your appointment the physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and discuss your treatment options. They can answer any questions and help you decide how best to manage your condition.

For more information on Physiotherapy First visit:

http://www.cwp.nhs.uk/services-and-locations/services/physiotherapy-musculoskeletal-or-msk/

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