We provide a wide range of NHS services to our patients. We also provide private services such as medical examinations & reports, corporate work and travel health. The Royal College website has more information on GP services and fees.
The menu on the right is a guide to the main services we offer but it is not an exhaustive list. Please contact reception if you wish to enquire about a service not listed here.
improving access
As well as our three doctors, we have a nurse practitioner available for consultations. Sister Brayzier has a MSc. from Manchester University and has a wide range of clinical skills. Her role has allowed us to provide you with more clinical appointments and to make access to healthcare at our practice as easy as possilble. To help further with this we also have a health care assistant who is readily available for blood pressure checks, smoking cessation advice etc.
Most of the work of a GP is covered by the NHS and no extra fees are payable. See private work at shay lane for more details and our fee structure.
We use IT extensively. In 2007 Dr. Cranston was a finalist in the diabetes category of a national guidelines competition for writing a computer algorithm to help diagnose diabetes. Some years ago we won a government "beacon site" award for IT use in our chronic disease management programme. We do not currently use the "choose and book" system as we do not feel it is fit for purpose as yet.
free health screening available
Blood test for cholesterol
For patients with a family history of high cholesterol.
Blood pressure measurement If concerned especially if over 40 years old.
Breast screening
For female patients over 50 years old. The service is offered every three years as part of the NHS national breast screening programme.
Women aged 50 to 70 years old are automatically sent an invitation to attend the screening unit. The first appointment is sent when the patient is aged 50-53 years old. If this hasn't happened, please let us know.
Women aged 70 and over will not be automatically invited but can contact the screening unit to book an appointment, if they would like to have screening.
Smear test
For female patients over 25 years old. The service is offered every three to five years, as part of the NHS national cervical screening programme. Invitations to attend the practice will be automatically sent out. If this hasn't happened, please let us know.
Well woman/man health check
Available every 3 years on request. You can book an appountment with our Health Care Assistant. The check includes height, weight, blood pressure, urine test and an assessment of risk factors for disease.
Blood test to check for prostate cancer
There is no national screening programme for prostate cancer as the benefits are unclear. For further information, see the NHS website. However, a blood test (the 'PSA test') is available at the practice on request. The test is most likely to be beneficial for men over 50 years old with a family history of prostate cancer. Please read about the test in this printable PSA test information leaflet or pick up a leaflet at the surgery.
