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Child Immunisation
We believe that full immunisation is vital if you wish to protect your child and the practice offers the full range of childhood vaccinations. Your baby should have their first immunisations at two months old. Further immunisations will be offered according to current national guidelines. Family Planning and Women’s HealthEmergency contraception is always available and the practice nurses are trained to offer this. We offer all forms of reversible contraception including pills, intrauterine devices (coils and Mirena), implants and caps. We provide advice on other aspects of women’s health, the menopause (including hormone implants) and pre-conception advice. Cervical ScreeningCervical screening is carried out according to national guidelines. It is usually undertaken by the practice nurses. You will receive a written invitation to have this test and you will be informed in writing of your result. Smoking CessationWe recognise that smoking is one of the biggest risk factors to health. If you want help to quit, you can contact the smoking cessation clinic on the following number. Referral line 0845 111 1142 We offer a comprehensive foreign travel advice service, to include the full range of necessary vaccinations (including Yellow Fever). This is not covered by the NHS and as such incurs a charge. Please print out and complete a questionnaire for each member of your party. Attach a copy of the tariff to each and hand them in when you make your appointment. Please allow a minimum of 6-8 weeks prior to your date of travel. If your date of travel is less than 6-8 weeks, we may not be able to offer you a suitable appointment. Travel advice may also be obtained by going to www.masta-travel-health.com We offer a range of minor surgical procedures including joint injections & removal of lumps and bumps. OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICESChiropodyA chiropody service is available to patients with certain medical problems (e.g. Diabetes) and also patients over 65 who require treatment for corns, calluses or deformed nails. Please ask at reception for a form. PhysiotherapyThe physiotherapists at Honiton Hospital offer an open access service for acute problems. To arrange an assessment telephone Private local physiotherapists include:Dental Access Centre Exeter This service provides emergency treatment for people who are not registered with an NHS Dentist. NHS Direct can help you with confidential advice if you or anyone in your family are feeling ill. NHS Direct can also give you information about health services. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NHS walk-in centres offer fast and convenient access to local NHS healthcare advice, information and treatment from an experienced NHS nurse – no appointment necessary. |
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