Blood Tests/First Health Check

Our healthcare assistants are available daily between 8.30am and 12.30pm for phlebotomy and new patient health checks.

Chronic Disease Management

As General Practitioners we see a large number of patients with chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

We aim to offer comprehensive review programmes for these patients.

The importance of attending review appointments is not only to manage current problems with the patient but also to plan ahead for any potential future need.

In some cases your review appointment may be with one of our practice nurses who have had extra training in these areas.

The annual reviews are carried out by Nurse Helen Johnson.

Diabetes Management

Diabetes may be a progressive disease that can have long term health implications if not carefully managed. At Catshill Village Surgery patients with diabetes can expect a full annual diabetic review to monitor and manage the condition. You can expect a 30 minute appointment with the Practice Nurse and includes a weight check, blood pressure, foot screening, blood test and a discussion on lifestyle factors. Support may be offered to help enhance healthy living. A urine sample will also be required at this appointment.

For some people it may be necessary to make medication changes, therefore follow up appointments may be required throughout the year. This is necessary to monitor the response to blood glucose levels and ensure they are maintained within a safe range.

At Catshill Village Surgery both Dr Ford and Nurse Jo McArthur specialise in Diabetes management.

Travel Health

Our nurses offer a full advisory service for those travelling abroad.

If you are planning to travel abroad this year, you may need to be vaccinated against serious infectious diseases found overseas. These may be vaccines that are not included in the UK routine vaccination programme.

Catshill Village Surgery can provide free NHS vaccinations and travel health advice, which is specific to the country you are visiting. This includes

Diptheria, Tetanus and Polio
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Cholera

A pre-travel risk assessment form must be filled in and returned at least 6 weeks before departure, as some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity.

The practice nurse, Jo or Helen, will refer to the national guidelines and check the patient’s vaccination records. They will identify if any vaccines are required and if there are other risks to health, considering medical history and medication. If vaccines are required that cannot be given on the NHS, such as Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis or Rabies, then it may be necessary for you to source these vaccines privately.

Some countries require certification for proof of vaccine, such Yellow Fever and Polio. It is important that you consider this before travel and allow sufficient time for arrangements to be made.

Pre-Travel Risk Assessment

Please print and complete the following form; then return it to the practice. You will be asked to contact the surgery a few days after completing the Travel Questionnaire to find out the vaccinations required and to make an appointment with the nurse.

Download the Pre-Travel Risk Assessment

Alternatively you can ring or visit the surgery to obtain the form.

Travel Vaccines

Vaccines ideally need to be given at least 6 – 8 weeks before departure if possible. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.

Select the region you are travelling to find out more

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday.

Click here to view the guide