Clinics & Services
Immunisation and Vaccination Clinics
We consider that it is important that all children should be protected against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Rubella and Haemophilus Influenzae B and Meningitis C. There are very few contra-indications to these vaccinations but if you are worried please discuss this with one of the Doctors or the Health Visitor. The Clinic is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in every month from 2.00p.m. to 3.30p.m. (Practice Nurse)
Family Planning Service
A full family planning service is provided including emergency contraception and the fitting of coils and counselling. The Practice Nurse also provides family planning advice and we are happy to provide confidential services for people under 16, and advice on safer sex. The doctors in the Practice will see patients from other practices for contraceptive services.
Child Surveillance Clinic
At Cheddar Medical Centre- The Clinic is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1p.m to 3p.m. (Health Visitors).
At the Valley Childrens Centre- The Clinic is on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9.30am to 11.30am (Health Visitors)
Antenatal Clinic
The Clinic is held every Monday from 9.10 a.m. to 12.10 p.m. or Wednesday 2.00.p.m. to 4.00.p.m. in Bank Holiday weeks. (Midwife).
Breastfeeding Support Group
The Group meets weekly at the Valley Childrens Centre on Thursdays between 12 and 1pm. This is a 'drop in' session and no appointments are necessary.
Asthma Clinic
The Clinic is held every Tuesday between 3.45 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. (Practice Nurse)
Diabetic Clinic
The Clinic is held every other Wednesday from 5.00 p.m. to 6.20 p.m. (Practice Nurse) and on alternate Tuesdays from 10.00 a.m. to 11.40 a.m. (Practice Nurse).
Cardiovascular Clinic
This Clinic is held every Wednesday from 9.00 a.m. to 1p.m. (Practice Nurse).
Travel Clinic
The Clinic is held on alternate Thursdays from 2.00 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. (Practice Nurse). If you are travelling anywhere abroad make an appointment to be advised of your vaccination needs and you will be given an advice sheet and travel tips. These can vary depending on where you are going.
We do need 4 weeks notice to ensure we can offer an appointment. Within 4 weeks we will try to help, but you may need to attend a private clinic and pay for your vaccines if we cannot accomodate your request.
Minor Surgery
All doctors provide a minor surgery service by appointment.
NHS Physiotherapy Service
Provided on Monday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm by our Physiotherapist Andrea Floyd.
Patients must be referred by their GP.
Hearing Aid Batteries
If your National Health Service hearing aid batteries need replacing you can obtain supplies of these free from the Medical Centre. Please ask at Reception.