All Services
Advocacy services
GPs often act as advocates for patients when dealing with issues in the hospital or by making sure that their patients’ and/or families’ voices are heard when a decision is…
Alcohol and drug services
Do I need help? Take the alcohol test this is an excellent online tool which helps you work out if you’re at risk of alcohol-related problems and some simple things you…
Annual health check
If you have one of the following conditions then you will be invited for an annual health check. Diabetes High blood pressure Kidney disease Heart disease Asthma Chronic bronchitis Rheumatoid…
Bereavement
Online For general advice about bereavement you might find the NHS choices article on bereavementuseful. If you are looking for advice about dealing with the practical aspects (such as legal issues) of…
Child health
Health visitors Health Visitors are all trained nurses who have extra training and qualifications in child health. They are a fantastic source of information about child development and health, parenting…
Diabetes services
There are a number of services that can help you when it comes to looking after yourself if you have diabetes. Routine care The majority of people with diabetes are…
End of life care
The local service Together as a team we work with individuals and their families to address physical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial issues. The core team includes a GP, District Nurse…
Flu vaccination clinic
What is flu? Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it is sometimes called seasonal flu. It is a very infectious disease that can come on…
Housebound and older people
Clinical Care Co-ordinators As you get older the range of problems you face can grow, to the point where it might be difficult to cope, know what to do for…
Information for carers
Who is a carer? Many carers are not known by their GP practice as there is confusion around how to define the term ‘carer’. A carer is a person of…
Maternity services
Midwife Susan Duncan is our midwife. She is available at the practice on Tuesdays. You can book an appointment with her via the reception desk. The role of the midwife A midwife is…
Mental health services
All our doctors are trained to help people suffering from mental health problems. Making an appointment is a good place to start if you are looking for help. There are…
Minor Surgery and Joint Injections
Our doctors provide a minor surgery service at the practice. Most small lumps and bumps can be safely removed at the surgery e.g. cysts or lipomas. We also provide joint…
NHS Health check
You can find more information at the NHS health check. If you have an appointment already for an NHS Health Check, please fill this in before you attend. It aims to…
Private services
Private Medical Services You may have to pay a fee for certain services that are not covered by the NHS. These fees reflect the time it takes for the doctor…
Screening services
Screening is a way of finding diseases and problems at an earlier stage in apparently healthy people when treatment will be more successful. The following screening services are offered as…
Sexual Health Service
Choice of contraception Deciding which is the best method can be difficult so please take time to read through these excellent guides. A suggestion is to start with the general…
Social prescribing service
Social prescribing can help people with different social, emotional or practical needs to find the right support and improve their health and wellbeing. The service can help you: Get support to…
Stop smoking service
Stopping smoking increases your life expectancy and helps improve your quality of life, not to mention making you wealthier as well! It is never too late to stop and the…
Travel Vaccinations and Advice
Are you traveling abroad and need advice. It is best to be prepared and the team here at Vesper Road and Morris Lane Surgery can help with this. Advice on…
Weight management
Do you need to loose weight? there are a number of online resources and local clinics that you can access without having to see your doctor for a referral. Not…