Clinics & Services

If you need a blood test, please book an appointment at reception.  A blood test usually takes about 10 minutes.  Drink plenty of water before your appointment.

You can also have your blood test done somewhere else:

• Call Medway Community Health (MCH) on 0300 123 3444 (option 1)
• They have clinics in different places across Medway – blood test service

If you are housebound

Call the surgery and we can arrange a home visit.

Nursing Clinics

Our nurses offer many services. To book, speak to reception.

They can help with:

• Diabetes
• Breathing problems (Asthma and COPD)
• Cervical smears (support available on Gov.uk website if you find these difficult)
• HRT reviews
• Injections and vaccinations (children, shingles, flu, pneumonia)
• Travel advice
• Family planning (contraception)

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Family Planning (Contraception)

We offer:

• Advice on contraception
• Prescriptions for the pill
• Emergency contraception
• Information about long‑acting contraception (LARC)
• Fitting of IUDs (coils) and IUS (Mirena)
• Depo injections

Coil and Implant Clinic

• This clinic is run by a female GP with a nurse assisting.
  If you want to come, call the practice first to arrange a phone call with the GP.

Sexual Health

• If you are 16–25, sexually active, and have no symptoms, you can get a free chlamydia test. Ask your doctor or nurse.

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4–8 Week Mother and Baby Check

• This check is done by a doctor to make sure both mum and baby are well.
• It takes 30 minutes.
• Tell reception what the appointment is for when booking.

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Child Health and Immunisations

• Vaccines protect children from serious illnesses.
• Vaccinations start at 8 weeks old.
• A full list is in your child’s Red Book.

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Diabetic Clinic

• If you are not seen regularly at the hospital for diabetes, we will invite you to this clinic.
• Regular checks help prevent long‑term problems.

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Asthma, COPD and Spirometry Clinic

• A trained nurse runs clinics for patients with breathing problems.
• Regular checks are recommended.

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Minor Surgery and Joint Injections

• Some doctors can remove small skin lumps or give soft‑tissue injections.
• All surgeries have special treatment rooms.
• Book an appointment with your doctor first so we can plan your treatment.

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Blood Pressure Clinic

• For patients with high blood pressure.
• We offer checks, advice, and medicines if needed.
• Book with one of our nurses.
• You can submit blood pressure reading online here

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Quit Smoking Clinic

• Our nurses can help you stop smoking.
• There are different treatments to help you quit for good.

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Weight Loss Clinic

• We can help you lose weight by checking your food and exercise each week.
• You’ll get personal advice and support.

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Minor Illness and Minor Injuries Clinic

• Our senior nurses can treat many small illnesses and injuries.

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Maternity Care

• If you are planning a baby, you can talk to a doctor or nurse.
• Your midwife will look after your antenatal care.
• You can refer yourself to the midwife at the hospital you choose.

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Cervical Smear Tests

• Cervical screening checks for early changes in cervical cells.
• Women aged 25–64 are invited for a smear test.
• A nurse will do the test.
• You will get your results by post.

If you do not want a smear test, please talk to your doctor.

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Ear Syringing

• You must see a GP first before being referred for ear syringing.

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Wound Care and Dressing Clinic

• Our nursing team offer wound care, dressing changes and stitch/staple removal.
• Alternatively you can contact – The Wound Clinic, Rochester Healthy Living Centre – 01634 382247