St Lawrence Medical Practice & Silver End Surgery

CLINICS / SPECIAL SERVICES

Antenatal

Braintree patients are seen at the WJ Courtauld Hospital on Mondays; Silver End patients are seen on Friday mornings at the surgery.

You will normally be seen by a GP and a Health Trust midwife during each clinic.

For ladies with uncomplicated pregnancies we can usually arrange delivery in the above hospital under our own care.

Contraceptive Services

A full contraceptive service is available by appointment with your doctor or practice nurse.

We can give general advice, fit caps and coils, and prescribe the 'pill', injectable contraceptives or implants when appropriate.

Child Health Surveillance

Baby clinics and development checks are provided by some of our GPs.

Minor Surgery

After initial consultation with your doctor this may either be arranged at the Braintree Surgery or WJ Courtauld Hospital.

Child Vaccinations (per DoH schedule - updated Sept 2006)

We provide the full range of recommended vaccinations. A computer system is used to let you know when a vaccination is due.

Other Vaccinations

Our practice nurses will advise and administer routine adult vaccinations.

For a lot of foreign travel, additional protection is highly recommended. Please come in good time and tell us your travel details. We will examine your records and let you know what is advisable for your intended destination, as we would like you to return from your trip in the best possible health. There will be a charge for holiday vaccinations and the list of charges is on display in the surgery.

Minor Surgery

After intal consultation with your doctor this may be arranged ether at Braintree Surgery or the WJ Courtauld Hospital.

Well Man And Well Woman Clinics

A routine physical check-up is advised every three years and an appointment should be made with one of our healthcare assistants.

Chronic Disease Management Clinics

If you are diabetic or asthmatic your doctor may prefer to review your treatment in a special clinic - your doctor will be happy to discuss this with you.

Non NHS Services

We are able to provide many services which are outside the NHS such as insurance and pre-employment medicals, holiday cancellation and other private insurance forms, including sick notes for work absence of less than seven calendar days.

A fee is payable for all non NHS services; if you are unsure please speak to a receptionist.

Other Services

Other services provided by the practice include
• Wound management
• Treatment of minor injuries
• Smoking cessation advice
• Cervical screening
• Blood pressure management
• Spirometry
• Health screening
• Check-ups for patients aged over 75