CLINICS

The following clinics take place in the surgery on a regular basis

DIABETIC CLINIC

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS- monthly approx

Diabetic patients who are not being regularly reviewed at hospital will need to attend this clinic either every 6 months or yearly depending on their circumstances. Blood tests will be required before the appointment. This clinic aims to cover most areas of diabetic control in one visit as appointments are made with;

NURSE- to record blood pressure, dietary advice, urine test, height and weight

DOCTOR- to alter medication/give advice depending on the health checks and blood     test results

PODIATRIST- to assess and check for foot related problems common in diabetics

EYE CHECKS-  still have to be carried out at the hospital and patients will be invited to attend this screening yearly

Patients will usually be invited to this clinic by letter or reminded when attending the surgery for another matter. If you feel you should be seen in this clinic please enquire at reception.

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MINOR SURGERY

2nd and 4th Mondays afternoons of each month for Marysville patients

Thanks to our new building we have a surgical suite upstairs which allows us to have regular clinics for our own patients but also provide sessions for the PCT.

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parents, babies and toddler sessions

Following the PCT's restructuring of community nursing we no longer have baby clinics on site, instead parents can take babies and toddlers to one of the following clinics:-

Monday     Bayston Hill Methodist Church Hall 1400-1530

Tuesday    Either Albert Road Medical Practice 1330-1530 or

Tuesday   Pontesbury Medical Centre 1400-1600

Wednesday Louise House, Meole Brace 0930-1130

Friday    Either Princess House, The Square, Shrewsbury town centre 1000-1400 or            Richmond House, Rutland, Harlescott 1000-1200   

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IMMUNISATION CLINICS

These are held on a Thursday between 0830-1230 and 1330-1730. Sister Gillian Richards runs these clinics.

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DRUG MISUSE CLINIC

A member of the Community Substance Misuse Team, Mrs Vicky Dudley, holds clinics twice a week at the surgery( Monday and Thursday). Dr Evans is also involved in these clinics. Referral is through one of the GPs.

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ANTENATAL CLINIC

On Tuesdays mornings a midwife is in the surgery. The GPs also share pregnancy care but there is no specific time for these appointments.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

We are fortunate to have regular physiotherapy clinics in the specially designed room upstairs in the building. Patients need to see a GP to be referred and patients will then be contacted by letter asking them to phone to make an appointment. As physiotherapy sessions are high in demand a waiting list is in operation.

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ASTHMA/HEART DISEASE/BLOOD PRESSURE

We have made the decision not to have designated clinics for these checks as this would restrict your appointment times. Instead the appointments can be made at your convenience. Asthma checks and blood pressure reviews are usually with the practice nurses unless there are known problems.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHECKS

Whilst we are not in a position to offer these checks we would advise all patients to contact their employer to discuss the risks involved in their occupation and where necessary to have the appropriate immunisation e.g. Hepatitis B. We are only aware of one companies offering this service in Shrewsbury, the Wellcompany, telephone 01743 283280.

KEEPING FIT?

Whilst it's not the answer for everyone cycling is a good way to keep fit and also save money.  Shropshire Council are promoting more use of cycles, why not look at their website Cycle Shrewsbury Your GP may feel that you would benefit from some exercise classes using a scheme called

Exercise on REFERRAl

The Exercise on Referral scheme aims to help people with limiting physical or medical conditions to improve their health through supported and structured exercise following a fitness assessment. The assessment ensures that the exercise programme followed is suitable for the individual's needs and capabilities.

The scheme consists of a 12-week exercise block, which includes a half-hour fitness assessment, a 10 week exercise programme and a half-hour reassessment.

It can be delivered to clients with a range of physical and mental health conditions such as:

• obesity
• muscular-skeletal disorder
• psychological disorders
• diabetes
• respiratory diseases
• joint replacement
• arthritis
• osteoporosis
• heart disease
• high/low blood pressure
• anxiety/depression

Classes are led by an Instructor and consist of either gym based activities or low-level water workout in a swimming pool.

Our Instructors are qualified in Exercise Referral, which allows them to work with patients experiencing the conditions listed above. They also have a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Anatomy and Physiology and proven experience of working in the leisure sector.

Patients can be referred to an exercise scheme by their GP, practice nurse or health professional. Forms will be completed by the referring health professional.

Patients can remain on the scheme for 12 months without having to be re-referred from their GP/Health Professional. After 12 months, patients should consult with their GP or health professional as to whether there is a need to continue on the scheme or whether another more suitable option is available. In order for the patient to continue on the scheme, they must be referred by their GP/Health Professional again.

Please note that this is not a free scheme.

Further details of the Exercise on Referral Scheme, can be downloaded from the Shropshire Council Website. www.shropshire.gov.uk

 

For further details contact the Active Lifestyle Officer on 01743 255071
or by e-mail at leisure@shropshire.gov.uk

 

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