Medical services and clinics

All women between the age of 20 and 65 should have a regular smear test every three to five years. We send out appointment reminders to all of our patients to let you know when your next smear is due.

We send out appointments for regular checks and immunisations for pre-school children. This is to make sure that our doctors and health visitors can check that children are developing normally and that there’s nothing to worry about.

Our doctors and nurses give confidential advice on all aspects of family planning, including coil fitting and emergency contraception.

We offer a wide range of health screening for men and women at our surgery.

Women aged between 50 and 60 are advised to attend the Breast Screening Unit every three years for a mammography. This is to make sure we can check and detect any abnormalities as soon as possible. These appointments are sent out by the local Breast Unit.

Find breast screening services.

We offer routine vaccinations and general advice to our patients travelling abroad.

It may take up to eight weeks for a full course of vaccinations, so please contact us in advance to give you plenty of time if you’re planning to go abroad where you need to be vaccinated.

Some services available are not covered under our contract with the NHS. This means that these services need to be paid for.

The services that include charges are:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements.
• Insurance claim forms.
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad.
• Private sick notes.
• Vaccination certificates.

Our reception staff and GPs will be happy to talk through the charges with you during your appointment.

Find out about local counsellors and advice services. You can access these services by speaking to your GP or the surgery’s receptionist.

What is the NHS Health Check?

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk.

How do I get an NHS Health Check?

If you're in the 40-74 age group without one of the pre-existing conditions below, you can expect to receive a letter from your GP or local authority inviting you for a free NHS Health Check every five years. In the meantime, you may want to try this online Heart Age test. If you would like to book an appointment before your letter arrives, please book an appointment with reception, requesting a health check appointment.

Pre-existing conditions:

• Coronary Heart Disease
• Chronic Kidney Disease, which has been classified as stage 3,4 or 5 within the NICE clinical guideline 182 on CKD
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Transient ischemic attack
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Heart Failure
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Stroke

If not you are eligible to a free NHS Health Check. These can be booked by calling the surgery and booking in with reception for an NHS Health Check.

What to expect at an NHS Health Check Appointment

After your appointment and once you know your personalised results you may wish to visit Health Cornwall for some advice: https://www.healthycornwall.org.uk/

As part of its on-going commitment to support the growing number of people across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly with diabetes, NHS Kernow has made over 50 health information videos freely available via a specialised online video library.

The bespoke video library covers topics including general self-care, looking after your feet, getting your eyes checked and preparing for pregnancy when you have diabetes, as well as top tips for healthy eating and much more. 

Access the Video Library.