Clinics & Services

Pre – Pregnancy Advice

If you are thinking of planning a family, we would advise a consultation with a doctor, nurse or midwife for a health check up and advice.

Baby Clinic

Please contact the Health Visitors tel. 017683 54964 or 01768 245615 if you have any queries regarding the baby clinics.

Diabetic Clinic

Please speak to the Reception Team, will arrange your appointment with the practice diabetic nurse.

Coronary Heart Disease Clinic

Run by the Practice Nurse, Sue Wright. Sue will invite you, at least annually, for a check up.

COPD Asthma Clinic

Review appointments are available at your request. These two clinics are run by both Sue Wright. We would suggest an annual review.

Immunisation

Children – your Health Visitor will discuss your child’s immunisation schedule with you. The practice nurse gives the immunisations at Shap Surgery.

Adults – Tetanus and Polio boosters are advisable every 10 years, up to a maximum of 5 doses. If you are not sure of your current status please ring the surgery.

Flu immunisations are offered to everyone over 65 years + those with asthma / diabetes / heart disease or other chronic illness.

Cervical Smears

The Practice Nurse does these by appointment. Women between 25-65 are advised to have a smear every 3-5 years. You will usually receive a reminder from the Health Authority. If you think you have missed out, please contact the surgery.

General Health Checks

We like to meet all new patients for a general health check soon after registering with the practice, these are usually performed by the practice nurse. If you are on any repeat prescriptions, please also make an appointment with the Doctor before your medication runs out.

Employment and Insurance Medicals

By arrangement with the surgery. A fee is payable for these.

Minor Surgery

Certain minor surgical procedures are performed by arrangement with the doctor.