Many minor ailments e.g. cough, cold, runny nose, sore throat, hayfever etc can be treated at home with the help of the Minor Ailments Scheme operated by the pharmacists in the Wolverhampton locality.

The practice provides minor surgery clinics for various problems. Some of these are as follows:
– Sebaceous and Epidermal Cysts
– Lipomas
– Intradermal Naevi

Both men and women need to look after their sexual health and take time to understand the issues that surround contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

There are so many different types of contraception available that you should be able to find the right method. You may have to try several different things before you choose the one you like most.

Current guidelines recommend that all people aged 40 or more should have a routine cardiovascular risk assessment.
A ‘risk factor calculator’ is commonly used by doctors and nurses to assess the risk of you developing a cardiovascular disease such as

Patient who are diagnosed as having hypertension (persistently raised blood pressure) will be initially assessed and treated by the General Practitioner.
Approximately 1/3 of the population have elevated blood pressure and a significant proportion of this 1/3 is unaware of it. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to damage to the heart, kidneys, brain and other organs.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need initially complete a Travel Form which can be downloaded from the link below or obtained from reception. This form will request your details, date of travel and destination. One form will need completing per person travelling including children. This form then needs to be returned to the surgery by post or in person.

We are totally committed to a policy of full immunisations for all children. It is important that your child is fully immunised against childhood illnesses.
Invitations will be sent via the Gem Centre to the parents of all children in the practice when they are due for immunisations.

If you think you are pregnant please carry out a pregnancy test as soon as possible. Please contact the surgery to see a Nurse or Doctor. They will then arrange an appointment to see the midwife as soon as possible for further antenatal care.

Flu vaccination by injection, commonly known as the “flu jab” is available every year on the NHS to protect adults (and some children) at risk of flu and its complications.

Baby Clinics are held every Tuesday Morning. We have a specialised team comprising of a General Practitioner, Practice Nurse, Health Visitor and Receptionists who run the baby clinic.

A cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina. Detecting and removing abnormal cervical cells can prevent cervical cancer.

People that would like help to stop smoking can book in with suitably trained Nurse or Health Care Assistant who can guide them through a tailor made smoking cessation programme.

Appointments are with a trained practice nurse who will provide help with the care of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. They can provide education, monitoring, preventative measures, drugs and general management of the illness.

All of our practice nurses have a specialist interest and qualifications in diabetic care. The practice aims to see all its diabetic patients on a regular basis to assess their ongoing treatment and support.