Abdominal Pain
Who to see GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Back Pain
Who to see GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see Nurse/Health Care Assistant
Advice The Nurse/Health Care Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.
Blood Tests
Who to see Phlebotomist
Advice All Blood Tests are done at Herts & Essex Hospital. You will need to take the appropriate form with you.
Blue Badge Forms
Who to see East Herts District Council
Advice Tel: 01279 655261, Email:
enquiries@eastherts.gov.uk or visit The Council Offices, Charringtons House, The Causeway, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2ER.
Bruised Ribs
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Burns
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Cervical Smears
Who to see Nurse
Advice Once you are invited, make an appointment.
Chest Infections
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Children's Immunisations
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Chronic Heart Disease
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice Annual clinic appointments will be sent to CHD patients, please ask for an appointment if worried.
Constipation
Who to see Nurse
Advice Contraception and Family Planning appointments are available at various times.
Contraception
Who to see Family Planning Nurse
Advice Contraception and Family Planning appointments are available at various times.
Family Planning
Who to see Family Planning Nurse
Advice Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times.
Dental Problems
Who to see Your Dentist
Advice Please book an appointment with your dentist or contact the Primary Care Trust Dental Helpline 01707 369645 or send an email to
dentalappointments@hertfordshire.nhs.uk
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice Routine annual clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. 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 Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Diet/Lifestyle Changes
Who to see Nurse/GP
Advice Please make an appointment to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.
Ear Care
Who to see Nurse
Advice If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' ) please speak to one of our GP's who will advise you. Also please check the following information
www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax.
Earache
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Eye Infection
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Eye Injuries
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
General Advice
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring and book a telephone appointment with the Practice Nurse or the GP.
Hay Fever
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Head Injuries
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Headaches
Who to see GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Holiday Cancellation Certificate
Who to see Inform the Receptionist
Advice Telephone to speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.
Insect Bites
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Rashes
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Removal of Stitches
Who to see Nurse/Health Care Assistant
Advice Make an appointment with one of the Nurses or Health Care Assistants.
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.
Smoking Cessation
Who to see General Practitioner
Advice Please see a nurse or GP who will refer you to our Health Care Assistant who hold clinics at the Surgery. If you would like help sooner please contact NHS Quit Line on 0800 022 4332.
Sore Throat
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see Nurse
Advice Make an appointment to discuss all your travel needs.
Urine Infections
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01279 465700 to make an appointment.
Forms
Who to see Please hand in to reception who will pass it to the relevant person.
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.
Certificates
Who to see Please hand in to reception who will pass it to the relevant person.
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.
Medicals
Who to see Please hand in to reception who will pass it to the relevant person.
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.
