The Woodlands Practice

Useful Resources

BBC Health News

Depressed? The places not to live if you need help19 Oct 2018 14:54NHS talking therapy service is failing patients in one in seven areas of England, BBC analysis shows.
Doctors 'need to start early conversation with patients about dying'19 Oct 2018 02:39They shouldn't shy away when patients want to talk about the end of their lives, a report says.
Flu vaccine delays for NI over-65s19 Oct 2018 15:25Manufacturing constraints mean some jabs won't be available until late November, says chief medical officer.
End of life care: How to talk about dying to someone who is dying19 Oct 2018 15:12People with terminal illnesses share their experiences of talking about death.
Children with problems or problem children?19 Oct 2018 02:00How do we know if children are misbehaving or mentally ill?
EpiPen shortage: Chemists told to quiz parents on children's need18 Oct 2018 18:03The guidance from NHS England relates to devices for children who weigh less than 25kg (four stone).

Clinics

Practice Nurse Clinics By Appointment Only.

Services Include:

New patient medicals
Dressings and removal of stitches
Well man / woman medicals
Cervical smears
Blood pressure monitoring
CHD clinic
Dietary advice
Diabetes clinic
Asthma
Ear syringing
Travel immunisations
COPD / lung function tests
Annual over-75 year checks on request
Three-yearly reviews on request
Sexual health clinic
NHS health checks

Travel

The practice nurses are available to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. Do plan ahead - don't leave your vaccinations until the last minute. Give details of your proposed journey; the nurses can advise on malaria prophylaxis where needed. If a prescription is needed a private prescription will be issued for which there is a charge of £10. There may also be a charge for certain travel vaccinations.

Flu Vaccinations

An influenza vaccination is recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, asthma and residents of nursing or residential homes, carers and for all patients over the age of 65. Please contact reception staff mid-September for details of flu clinic appointments. A pneumonia vaccination may also be offered.

Shingles vaccination:

If you are aged 70, 71, 72, 78 or 79 you may be eligible for a shingles vaccine.

Please ask at reception or call 020 8468 7779 to enquire about an appointment.

Pneumococcal Vaccine:

Once you reach the age of 65 years, you will be offered a one off vaccination against pneumonia. This is also offered to younger patients with underlying health conditions.

Please ask at reception or call 020 8468 7779 to enquire about an appointment.

Sexual Health Clinic

We are one of a small number of practices within Bromley offering complete sexual health advice, treatment and family planning services for all Bromley residents. We have specially trained GPs and nurses who are available by appointment. Please speak to a member of staff who will be happy to arrange an appointment for you.

Contraceptive Services

All doctors offer a complete family planning service including emergency contraception within normal surgery hours. Intra-uterine coil devices and implants can be fitted by appointment by the doctors.

Child Immunisation Clinic

Child immunisation clinics are held on Monday afternoons by appointment only (between 2.00 - 3.30pm). Please telephone 020 8468 7779 or call in at reception to make an appointment.

Minor Surgery

We run regular clinics for minor surgery. Please discuss this with your doctor.

Phlebotomy Service (Blood Testing)

Available at:

Mottingham Clinic, Kimmeridge Road - 020 8857 6028, 9:30am - 12.30pm Monday - Wednesday.

The Willows Clinic, Red Hill - 020 8467 1631
9:30am - 12:30pm Thursday.

For both clinics you MUST telephone for an appointment.

Also at the local hospitals: Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Beckenham Hospital or Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup Mondays to Fridays.

Cervical Smear Tests

These are performed by appointment by one of our practice nurses, or occasionally by the doctor as appropriate. You will receive the result in writing direct from the Screening Department at Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group.

Non-NHS Medical Examinations

The Partners offer a range of non-NHS services which are charged at the current recommended fee set by the British Medical Association. These include medicals/certificates for driving, insurance, travel, private certificates and medical reports. Please ask a member of staff for details.

Acupuncture

This is available privately. Enquiries should be made to Dr Michael Choong.

Health Promotion

It is our policy to pursue preventative medicine for all our patients. Our practice nurse offers 'well person' checks and will advise on healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. All newly registered patients are invited to book an appointment with the practice nurse for a new patient check. Patients with asthma, COPD, coronary heart disease, diabetes or hypertension are advised to attend for regular check-ups.

Active Lifestyle Challenge

In partnership with those offering health and leisure activities, we will help to promote your wellbeing with exercise.

This scheme is to enable you to look at your lifestyle and health and become fit in a way that is enjoyable. It is suitable for all ages. Please ask for further details from any member of our medical team.