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Vaccinations and Immunsations

Flu, Shingles and Pneumococcal Vaccinations

Our healthcare assistants have dedicated clinics in the flu season to offer the required vaccinations. The clinics are offered at various times in the day and on pre-arranged Saturdays.

Baby Immunisations

The practice nurses carry out the child health scheduled immunisations. Parents will receive a letter inviting them make an appointment when their child’s immunisations are due.

Our main immunisation clinics are held at Rush Hill on a Thursday afternoon and at Weston on a Tuesday morning.

Please call the surgery when you receive your childs immunisation letter. Rush Hill: 01225 446087 / Weston: 01225 446089

Vaccine Schedule

For more information about routine vaccines please visit the NHS Choices website: www.nhs.uk

Helping you to manage your health

Who do I see?

For information on how best to be seen at the Surgery, select the service or condition you require.

Abdominal Pain

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Acute Asthma

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Anxiety

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Back Pain

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Who to see: Health Care Assistant

Advice: The Healthcare Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.

Blood Tests

Who to see: Health Care Assistant

Advice: Clinics are held daily in the morning. For Rush Hill patients, the appt must be before 10.30am. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional.

Blue Badge Forms

Who to see: Bath & North east Somerset Council

Advice: Please call 01225 477133 or email blue_badge@bathnes.gov.uk. Blue Badge application form can be found here: www.bathnes.gov.uk

Boils

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Breathlessness

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Bruised Ribs

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Burns

Who to see: GP / Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cellulitis

Who to see: GP / Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cervical Smears

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Once you are invited, make an appointment with the Nurse.

Chest Infections

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Children's Immunisations

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Immunisation Clinic s are run by our Practice Nurses. Appointments should be booked with the Nurse. Find out more about immunisations at: www.nhs.uk

Chronic Heart Disease

Who to see: Nurse for routine reviews or GP for acute problems.

Advice: You will be reminded of your Annual clinic appointment via the right hand side of your prescription. Please keen an eye on your prescription counter-foils. Please ask for an appointment if worried.

Cold Sores

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sores/

Colds

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus. Find out more at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold

Constipation

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment. www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation

Contraception

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cough

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough

Cystitis

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance. If multiple occurences orif unwell e.g. fever), please consult GP.

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cystitis

Dental Problems

Who to see: Dentist

Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist, or find a Dentist service via NHS: www.nhs.uk

Depression

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Diabetes Monitoring

Who to see: Nurse or GP

Advice: Reminders for routine annual clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes via the right hand side of your prescription. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.

Diarrhoea

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea

Diet/Lifestyle Changes

Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant

Advice: Please make an appointment to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.

Dizziness

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Ear Care

Who to see: Health Care Assistant / Nurse

Advice: If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' )please speak to one of our nurses who will advise you. Also please check the following information Find out more at: NHS Earwax Information.

Earache

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Eczema

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment. Also view: www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema

Emergency Contraception

Who to see: GP

Advice: Make an urgent appointment with the doctor. Please explain to the receptionist that the appointment is urgent and they will do their best to fit you in. www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/emergency-contraception

Eye Infection

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Eye Injuries

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Fit Note (Sick Note)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Flu

Who to see: GP / Nurse

Advice: If you think you have the flu, you may need to see the GP. For a flu vaccine, please see the nurse or health care assistant. Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Forms, Certificates and Medicals

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.

Fungal Infections

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

General Advice

Who to see: GP or Nurse

Advice: For general advice please ring to book a Telephone Consultation, you will be asked to give the phone number you want to be contacted on and given an approximate time to expect the call, please be available at that time and if using a mobile please ensure it is switched on. NHS choices has a good range of information on health and wellbeing: www.nhs.uk

Genital Herpes

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Hay Fever

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/Hay-fever

Head Injuries

Who to see: GP / A&E

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Head Lice

Who to see: Pharmacist / School Nurse / Nurse

Advice: Please check NHS Information

Headaches

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance.

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Holiday Cancellation Certificate

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Holiday Cancellation forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Hyperventiliation

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Indigestion

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance.

Advice:

Infected Wounds

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Ingrowing Toenail

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Insect Bites

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance.

Advice:

Insurance Reports

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Medical Reports

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Missed Contraceptive

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Moles

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Mouth Problems

Who to see: GP or Dentist

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Nappy Rash

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/nappies

Neck Pain

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Nosebleeds

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Panic Attacks

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Period Problems

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment. www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods

Phobias

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Rashes

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice:

Rectal Problems

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Removal of Stitches

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Shingles

Who to see: GP / Nurse

Advice: If you think you have shingles, contact reception to make an appointment with the GP. If you require a shingles vaccine, please make an appointment with the nurse.

Sick Certificates

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Telephone to speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.

Sick Note (Fit Note)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sinusitis

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Skin Conditions

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Smoking Cessation

Who to see: Nurse/Health Care Assistant

Advice: Please ask our reception team who will send your details to our Nurse/ Health Care Assistant who will contact you. If you would like help sooner please visit www.nhs.uk/smokefree and Quit Now!

Sore Eyes

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sore Penis

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sore Throat

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

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Stings

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

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Styes

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

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Sunburn

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

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Threadworm

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

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Travel Vaccinations

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please complete a travel health questionnaire. Drop the completed form into Reception and the nurse will contact you to discuss your needs. Allow at least 6 weeks before travel.

Urine Infections

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Vaginal Discharge

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01225446087 for Rush Hill & 01225 446089 for Weston Surgery in the usual way to make an appointment.

Verrucae

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas

Vomiting

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please phone the practice for a telephone consultation. Due to the highly contagious nature of gastroenteritis, we try, where possible, to ask patients not to come to the surgery.

Warts

Who to see: Pharmacist in the first instance

Advice: www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas

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