Our practice is no longer providing private travel vaccines to our patients (or temporary visitors to the area). However, we continue to offer appointments for travel vaccine advice and will also provide the free NHS travel vaccines.
The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS:
These vaccines are free because they protect against diseases thought to represent the greatest risk to public health if they were brought into the country.
To help the Travel Nurses assess your travel needs it is important that they are in receipt of the travel assessment form before your appointment.
Please be aware that we require at least 6 weeks notice before you travel to allow time for your vaccinations.
Useful Websites
Quit Ready offers a free service to patient’s living in Rutland.
One of their advisors will give you call and stay in touch with you over the 12 weeks of the programme. They will provide you with the most up to date support and coping mechanisms to help you stay smoke free. (Did you know that you are three times more likely to stop smoking if you have support from an advisor as well as stop smoking medications).
Call: 0345 646 66 66
Text ‘ready’ to 66777
Chat Online
Services to help patients quit smoking in Lincolnshire are provided by One You Lincolnshire.
A full range of support is available from One You, including face-to-face clinics, telephone and online support. The service is available for anyone in the county who wants to quit smoking above the age of 12 years.
Self-referrals can be made to One You stop smoking service via the One You website or by calling 01522 705 162.
For further advice about quitting smoking, tips, videos, apps and support visit the One You website or email hello@oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk.
Most lower back pain will get better by itself, without the need for medical intervention. However if you feel you need support then please contact the surgery to make an appointment with our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
Patients are now able to self-refer via an online application provided on the Leicestershire Partnership NHS trust website.
Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who have been trained to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They can also treat and alleviate day-to-day foot problems, including: toenail problems, such as thickened toenails, fungal nail infections or ingrown toenails. corns and calluses.
Please find the link below to visit their website to find out more.
Podiatry – Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (leicspart.nhs.uk)
To arrange an initial telephone consultation with a physiotherapist please call 0300 300 0046
Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Please make sure you have the following ready:
- Your NHS number
- Your current address and mobile/home number
- Next of kin contact phone number
- GP Surgery name/address
Once our Booking Centre staff have taken your details, we will arrange a telephone consultation with one of our qualified physiotherapists.
NHS Health Checks are open to those aged 40-74 who do not already have heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. You can find out more on the NHS website.
Visit the One You website and take ‘how healthy are you?’ quiz.
We offer all diabetic patients an annual review with our Diabetic Nurses. Patients will be asked to attend for blood tests two weeks beforehand. During the appointment blood sugar, blood cholesterol readings, blood pressure, foot and eye care, along with kidney function will all be assessed.
Advice will also be given on diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol, also flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be offered.
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening is offered annually by a mobile unit from the University Hospitals of Leicester.
Patients who have had angina, heart attacks or coronary bypass grafts are offered an annual review with one of the nurses. You will be asked to attend for cholesterol blood testing two weeks beforehand. Blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking and weight and medication will be reviewed, and flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be offered. It will be ensured that the necessary preventative medication is prescribed.
Cholesterol control and regular exercise can prevent heart disease.
Appointments for childhood immunisations are sent directly by the Health Authority. If you have any questions your Health Visitor will be happy to answer them, or you may discuss with your GP.
