For certain examinations an impartial observer, called a chaperone, may be required. 

You may also request a chaperone for any examination or consultation if one is not offered to you. The clinician may not undertake an examination if a chaperone is declined. 

The chaperone will be a member of staff who has been chaperone trained.

If a chaperone is unavailable at the time of your consultation, then your examination may be re-scheduled for another time. 

The role of a chaperone: 

• Maintains professional boundaries during intimate examinations. 
• Acknowledges a patient’s vulnerability. 
• Provides emotional comfort and reassurance. 
• Assists in the examination. 
• Assists with undressing patients, if required.  

Before you make an appointment with your GP surgery, think about what other services might be able to help.

• Go to a pharmacy for advice and treatment for minor conditions that do not need a prescription.
• Call NHS 111 if you have an urgent medical problem, but you’re not sure what to do.
• Visit nhs.uk for urgent medical advice for people aged five and over only.
• Visit a sexual health clinic for testing for sexually transmitted infections and contraception advice.

You do not have to make an appointment or register for these services.

We provide a range of services and clinics.

The following clinics are available at our practice by appointment:

• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Heart Disease
• Family Planning Advice
• Healthy Living Advice
• Blood Pressure Checks
• Dressings
• Minor Ailment Clinics
• Cervical Smears
• Baby Immunisations
• Blood Pressure and Urine Checks
• Childhood Immunisations
• Minor Surgery
• Registration Health Checks
• Covid and flu