Isca Medical Centre

CLINICS

Antenatal Clinic at Cadoc House Surgery

Wednesday 9.30 to11.30am
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 1.30 to 3.15pm
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

Contraceptive care is provided by the nurses during surgery hours.

Minor Surgery

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

Minor Illness Clinic

Tuesday, Thursday 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 Wednesday 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 made for vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of such fees is held at reception. When arranging an appointment please collect a pre-travel questionnaire which is to be completed and returned before the appointment.

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.