We will provide you with a discreet STI sampling kit (a vaginal swab or urine specimen pot) to collect from your local FGP surgery (please tell us which surgery you prefer to collect from).
If you report symptoms, one of our clinicians may contact you to discuss further.
If you have concerns about HIV or hepatitis, please state this and we will contact you to discuss further.
We will notify you if the result is positive within around 2 weeks.
All forms of contraception (including EMERGENCY contraception) are provided by the doctors and practice nurses who have been fully trained by the Family Planning Association. If necessary, ask for an emergency appointment.
Preparing to have an Intrauterine Device (Coil) fitted
We are keen to make your clinic visit as straightforward and streamlined as possible.
We will arrange insertion of IUD / IUS (coil) for you at one of our family planning clinics. It is important that you have read the information and are suitable for the procedure on the day of your appointment. You can also discuss other methods of contraception and ask any questions during a telephone appointment which can be arranged via receptionist.
We strongly recommend that you watch this short film, as it gives you all the information you need about the coil.
Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk.
Who Is At Risk?
If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
If you have chronic heart disease
If you have chronic renal disease
If you are diabetic
If you have a weak immune system
If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
If you have a chronic liver disease
If you are a carer
Do I Need To Be Protected Against Pneumococcal Infection?
Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. Please phone the surgery during September to make an appointment if the above applies to you.
Private Fees
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
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
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.
Travel Vaccinations
Please contact us via accuRx if you are planning to travel and would like to discuss travel vaccinations, please do this several months in advance of your planned travel date.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Please be aware that if your date of travel is LESS THAN 6-8 weeks away, AND/OR your required vaccination regeme is of a complex nature, you may need to be directed to a travel clinic.
If the date you are travelling is within 4 weeks, you need to contact a travel clinic to arrange an appointment.
Pregnancy Advisory Services
Hinchingbrooke, Peterborough and Addenbrookes hospitals offer services (including termination of pregnancy) for women with unplanned pregnancy who wish to consider their options. We understand this can be a very difficult time and GPs at our practice are happy to discuss your options with you if you wish, alternatively you may wish to self refer:
