Isca Medical Centre

CLINICS

Antenatal Clinic at Cadoc House Surgery

Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am
Patients are seen by midwife Wendy Watson at the clinics by appointment and also by the doctors during surgery hours.

Baby Clinic at Ponthir Surgery

Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pm
The baby clinics are run by Dr Penny Coyle and the health visitor for child developmental checks and immunisations and allow an opportunity to discuss other problems, eg sleeping, feeding and child health worries, with doctor or health visitor.

Asthma Clinic

Monday and Wednesday afternoons
This is run by practice nurse Bev Bright in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only.

Diabetic Clinic

Monday morning
This is run by practice nurse Sue Clark in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only.

Cardiovascular Risk Clinic

Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning
This is run by practice nurse Sue Clark in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only.

Blood Pressure Clinic

Tuesday morning
This clinic is run by practice nurse Debbie Gwilliam in conjunction with the doctors by appointment only.

Family Planning

We provide an extensive contraceptive service offering advice and a wide range of options for contraception care. The practice offers oral contraceptives, implants, depot provera injections, copper iud's and mirenas (formally known as coils). If you require further information please book an appointment with a female GP.

Minor Surgery

Dr Diggle and Dr Gwynne carry out minor surgical procedures at Cadoc House surgery by appointment and the doctors will be happy to advise you on this.

Wound Dressing Clinic

This is run by a practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors. Appointments are available via a referral from a clinician.

Minor Illness Clinic

Tuesday and Friday mornings
This is run by practice nurse Bev Wright who provides treatment for conditions such as chest infections, urine infection, sore throats etc.

Non-NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment outside surgery hours. Please contact Mrs Sally Allen at the surgery for an appointment. Reception can also advise you on the charges for these services.

Counselling

A counsellor is available on Tuesdays, after referral from the doctor.

Travel Immunisations/Vaccinations

Monday afternoon and Thursday morning
This is run by practice nurses Bev Bright and Debbie Gwilliam by appointment only. Please make an appointment at least six weeks before your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A fee will be charged for vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. You will need to collect a pre-travel questionnaire to be completed and returned with the appropriate fee before the appointment can be arranged.

Yellow Fever Vaccinations

The surgery is an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.

Flu Vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for the elderly and patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.

Stop Smoking

Did you know that you are four times more likely to give up smoking with support? We offer a full range of interventions and support to help patients stop smoking. If you are interested in this service please book an appoitment with one of the GPs.