Find out more about the clinics and services available at the surgery.
Antenatal care
When it has been confirmed that you are pregnant, the receptionist will take your name, address and telephone number and the midwife will contact you to arrange a convenient time ... [continue] Antenatal care
Asthma
Run by a practice nurse, this clinic encourages asthmatic patients to be responsible for their own condition and it will assist with information on self-management. Please ask for further details ... [continue] Asthma
Breast Screening
This service is offered to all ladies between the ages of 50 and 65 by The Somerset Breast Screening Service every three years and is available on the NHS. Appointments ... [continue] Breast Screening
Cervical Smears
The doctors recommend that all women between the ages of 25 and 65 have a cervical smear at regular intervals in order to prevent cancer of the neck of the ... [continue] Cervical Smears
Child Development Clinic
Contact the health visitors who will advise when your child is due for a development check.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinic
Patients who are found to be suffering from COPD and not simple asthma are advised to attend this clinic. The asthma nurse will advise you if you need to attend ... [continue] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinic
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Clinic
Run by our Practice Nurse, this clinic is for patients who have coronary heart disease (previous heart attack, heart bypass operations, or angina).
Diabetic Clinic
This is run by our Practice Nurse who reviews and manages diabetic patients. If you are diagnosed as having diabetes you will receive an appointment. Please ask at reception if ... [continue] Diabetic Clinic
Family planning
These are held across Somerset and are by appointment (please call 0300 124 5010 to arrange an appointment). If you are unable to attend one of the clinics, all of ... [continue] Family planning
Hearing Tests For Children
Please contact the health visitor.
Hypertension Clinic
Run by the practice nurses, this clinic is for patients who have been seen by the doctor and have been found to have high blood pressure, or patients already taking ... [continue] Hypertension Clinic
Immunisation For Children
This clinic is held the third Tuesday of every month and a catch up clinic every fourth Wednesday. The clinic is undertaken by two of our practice nurses. Somerset Health ... [continue] Immunisation For Children
Influenza
Annual protection against influenza is offered to senior citizens and those at high risk, e.g., with chronic heart, chest, some breathing disorders, and diabetes.
Minor surgery
All doctors in the practice are approved by Somerset Health Authority to carry out minor surgery procedures. Dr Matthews has a regular operating list and carry out a full range ... [continue] Minor surgery
NHS Health Checks
NHS Health checks are available for patients aged between 40 to 73 years who have not had a check in the last five years, who are not on a statin, ... [continue] NHS Health Checks
Parenthood classes
Please contact midwives or health visitors (fathers welcome!).
Patients Aged 75 And Over
These patients are invited to make an appointment with the doctor to discuss their health if they have not been seen for over one year.
Stop Smoking Clinic
If you wish to cease smoking and would like some support from the medical centre please ask at reception for further details. Mrs Karen Moore and Mrs Christine Rutter are ... [continue] Stop Smoking Clinic
Travel health
Stay safe and healthy abroad If you are travelling abroad you may need to be vaccinated. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss the vaccinations you will ... [continue] Travel health
Vaccinations
This practice follows the national policy for childhood immunisation. Further information can be found on the NHS Immunisation Schedule website. New additions to Schedule Cervical Cancer can be caused by human ... [continue] Vaccinations
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022
