We offer all diabetic patients an annual review with our diabetic specialist nurse. Patients will be asked to attend for an appointment to cover all aspects of the diabetic review. During the appointment blood sugar, blood cholesterol readings, blood pressure, foot and eye care, along with kidney function will all be assessed.
Advice will also be given on diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol, also flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be offered.
If any follow up care is required, contact will be made by our specialist pharmacy team/Diabetic Nurse Lead to review medications and any outstanding aftercare.
Diabetic Retinopathy screening is offered annually by a mobile unit from the University Hospitals of Leicester.
Patients who have had angina, heart attacks or coronary bypass grafts are offered an annual review with one of the nurses. You will be asked to book a blood test for your annual bloods and to provide us with blood pressure readings to complete the requirements for your review. One of the clinical team will then arrange a suitable review to discuss your results and take any required follow-up action.
Cholesterol control and regular exercise can prevent heart disease.
Appointments for childhood immunisations are sent directly by the Health Authority. If you have any questions your Health Visitor will be happy to answer them, or you may discuss with your GP.
Smear tests are conducted by our Practice Nurses, an appointment will likely be offered to you at one of our weekend clinics in the first instance, if you’re finding it difficult to attend one of our weekend appointments please make the patient services advisor aware of this. The Cytology Department in Leicester will send you a reminder when you are next due – normally 3 yearly for women aged 25-50, and 5 yearly for those over 50, unless advised differently by your GP.
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The Surgery operates a blood clinic every weekday morning from 8.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Appointments can be booked for the blood clinic once you have spoken to a Clinician or your Consultant has sent you the paperwork.
You will may also be offered an appointment on a weekend, weekend clinics are hosted at our main site and provided locally at Oakham, Empingham and Market Overton.
Annual reviews are undertaken by the Respiratory Nurse Liz Barton and ANP Lesley Virgo. During these reviews patients will have a check of lung function, and be given advice on acute Asthma attacks. Advice is available for those wishing to stop smoking, avoid trigger factors and improve lifestyle.
Asthma – If your condition is stable, you are able to submit an online Asthma Review form, you can also arrange a telephone call with the either of the Respiratory specialists. If your symptoms are deteriorating or you are having any concerns please make an appointment with our Respiratory Nurse Liz Barton.
