Clinics

The practice nurse offers a variety of services:

• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) – managing the health of patients who suffer from chronic diseases – diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, hypothyroid, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Childhood Immunisation & Vaccination
• Cervical smear tests
• Health assessments
• Menopause advice
• Family planning/contraception advice
• Smoking Advisor
• New Patient Checks
• BP Checks
• Routine Blood Tests
• Carer Annual Health Checks

Practice nurse appointment length depends on the reason for the appointment.  It is important to inform the receptionist of the reason for the appointment so enough time is allotted.

Dr Andrew Vance is the General Practitioner Asthma Lead 

Appointments can be booked via 0161 271 3130

All Asthma Patients will be offered a 20 minute appointment for their initial assessment. During this appointment they will receive inhaler technique assessment and training so it is essential that all inhalers, spacers etc are brought to this appointment. A 20 minute appointment will then be offered for each follow up review. 

Once the patient is established with inhaler / medication for asthma a Personalised Asthma Action Plan and Self-Management resources with be provided to enable self-management of symptoms. Patients / carers will be reminded to bring all inhaled medication to every appointment.

The practice aims to build up an excellent partnership between clinical staff and asthma patients and encourage them to attend their appointments and educate them about the seriousness of their condition and the consequences that may occur if their asthma is not managed correctly.

It is very important that patients with asthma attend for a review even if they are well as this gives us the best opportunity to see how they are when their chest is at its best. This will then enable the clinician to compile a tailor-made self-management plan for the best outcome.

Patients with asthma are added to an Asthma Register and will be automatically invited for review every 3 to 12 months depending on age and symptom control. It is important if anyone experiences any problems that they book an appointment with the Practice Nurse or the GP as soon as possible and do not wait to be invited.

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.