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The Doctors take a special interest in obstetrics and
co-operate with the Midwives in providing a full
antenatal service. We are fortunate enough to have a
team of Midwives who offer a service second to none at
both Cuckfield and The Vale.
The Midwife may be
contacted at the Princess Royal Hospital.
Telephone
01444 441881 Ext. 4414 between 8.30am and 9.30am.
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We invite all our patients with chronic disease to an
annual review and strongly advise attendance of these
appointments. It is important to monitor chronic disease
and ensure patients are on the best possible treatments
available.
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Women over 50 years of age will be called to attend at
the nearest local clinic for a mammogram. Appointment
letters will be sent to the patients who are required to
attend every 3 years. The results are sent directly to
the patients as well as to the practice.
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The Practice cervical smear programme, with co-operation
of the Health Authority, has been running for many
years. Your cervical smear status is closely monitored
and you will be contacted when you are due for a smear.
If you are aged 25-49 you will be called every 3 years,
50-65 you will be called every 5 years. Results are sent
directly to patients as well as to the Practice.
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We run all our own paediatric development assessment
clinics in conjunction with the Health Visitor. Please
contact them if you think your child needs a check, on
01444 458083.
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Vaccination Information
We are committed to a policy of preventive medicine and
therefore encourage all patients to make sure they and
their children all have their vaccinations up to date.
Age 2 months
Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping
cough)
Polio, Haemophilus influenza type b (DTaP/IPV/ Hib)
Pneumococcal (PCV)
Age 3 months
DTaP/IPV/Hib
Meningitis C (Men C)
Age 4 months
DTaP/IPV/Hib
PCV
Men C
12 months approx.
Hib
Men C
13 months approx.
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
3 years 4 mths - 5 years
DTaP/IPV or dTaP/IPV
MMR
11-12 years
Human Papillomavirus vaccine
programme starting in September 2008 to be given by
school nurses
13-18 years
Tetanus, Diptheria, Polio (Td/IPV)
The nurse will advice you of any changes to the above
schedule.
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All out patients with coronary heart disease are invited
for an annual health check to ensure that they are
offered the best possible treatment.
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All our patients with diabetes are invited to attend the
surgery on a regular basis for a complete appraisal of
their well-being and management.
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Libby Gwynne, the Practice Nurse is fully trained in all
aspects of family planning. Please enquire at reception
if you would like an appointment.
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These clinics are run by our Practice nurses.
If you are
contemplating a foreign trip, contact the surgery well
in advance of your departure date for advice about
vaccinations to ensure we can accommodate you. Most
vaccinations need to be administered at least 4 weeks
before your departure.
There is a fee for vaccinations
which are not available on the NHS. If we are fully
booked we do have contact information for alternative
travel clinics.
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All patients over 65 or ‘at risk’ are offered to attend
for a flu vaccination on a yearly basis.
A vaccination against pneumonia is also offered at the
‘Flu Clinic’. This is a one-off vaccination and is not
offered annually.
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Certain minor operations can be carried out at the
Surgery. Your GP will refer you to the clinic if
appropriate.
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Our Practice Nurse Philippa is there to offer advice and
support at these clinics which are run regularly on a
one-to-one basis.
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