Contraception and Sexual Health

Contraceptive advice and advice regarding sexual health issues are from the doctor. Coil and Implants are available from Dr Hipps.

You can order your regular contraception and STI testing online at https://www.shl.uk/.

Repeat prescriptions for contraception can be issued by your local community pharmacy.

Any screens for sexually transmitted infections are available from the nurse.

For HIV and STI testing you can also see our nurse Dawn or Training Nurse Associate, Izzy.

Nursing Services

To book an appointment with our nurse, please call us.

Apart from the usual medical services we provide the following nursing services:

  • Diabetic reviews
  • Asthma reviews
  • Heart Disease review
  • Blood Pressure Checks, including 24 hours BP
  • Injections and immunisations – adults and children
  • Ear syringing
  • Weight loss monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Removal of sutures
  • Health promotion / advice
  • Smear tests and contraception reviews
  • Health checks for patients with severe mental illness or learning disability

Home Visits

In very specific circumstances, the doctor may be able to perform a home visit.

This is at the doctor’s discretion, depending on the nature of your illness and circumstances.

To request a home visit, please speak to a receptionist.