Clinics and Services

It is important that adults keep up with vaccinations offered on the NHS. The practice provides a full range of adult immunisations and injections which are given by our nurses.

These includes:

• Pneumococcal vaccination
• The Shingles vaccination 

You can find out more about adult immunisations and vaccinations on the University of Oxford website

We are currently offering free HIV and hepatitis B and C testing to all patients who book for a routine blood test

Why are we offering testing for hepatitis B and C, and HIV?

Hepatitis B and C and HIV are caused by viruses that can live in the body for many years without causing symptoms, so people may not be aware that they have the infection. Over time the viruses cause damage to the body, so it is important to diagnose them early so that treatment can be provided.

What does the test involve?

When you come in for a blood test, the phlebotomist will take a very small additional amount of blood (about 2 ml) in order to add the tests.

What are hepatitis B and C?

The hepatitis B and C viruses can live in the body for years and gradually damage the liver, which can cause liver failure and cancer. They are particularly common in parts of Africa, The Far East and Eastern Europe, but are found throughout the world. Hepatitis B and C viruses can be spread through sexual contact, contaminated needles (including medical and tattoo equipment), blood transfusion (in countries that do not test for these viruses) or any other contact with contaminated blood. They can also be passed from mother to baby at birth.

Treatment is available for both hepatitis B and C, which can lower the activity of the viruses or remove them completely. Immunisation is available for hepatitis B, and close contacts of people with hepatitis B should be vaccinated to prevent them catching the virus.

What is HIV?

HIV is caused by a virus which can also live in the body for years and causes gradual damage to the immune system and other organs. HIV can be spread via sexual contact, contact with contaminated blood (including during medical procedures in areas where equipment is is not sterilised adequately) or from mother to baby at birth. It is found throughout the world, but is most common in parts of Africa, Russia, North and South America and South East Asia.

Treatment for HIV can completely suppress the virus. This stops it from damaging the body and prevents it from being passed on to other people. With treatment people with HIV can have a healthy life and normal life expectancy.

How accurate are the tests?

The tests are very accurate but there is a delay between infection and when the infection shows up on tests. It takes about 6 weeks for the viruses to show up on tests after infection, and it can sometimes take longer than this.

Can I have testing for only hepatitis or only HIV?

If you would like testing for only one or two of the viruses, please speak to your phlebotomist at the time of testing. However, we recommend screening for all three viruses.

Are there any downsides to testing?

The test requires a very small amount of additional blood, which can be taken at the time of your planned blood test.

Immunisation clinics are held on Wednesdays at our surgery (2:00pm to 4:00pm). When you receive a letter that says your child is due their immunisations, please ring the surgery to make an appointment at one of the clinics. Please make sure you bring your child’s Red Book with you. If your child is unwell, please do not bring them for immunisation. If the clinic time is not convenient, you can make an appointment at another time with the nurse.

The Health Visitors hold clinics in East Oxford Health Centre (upstairs from the practice) on:

• Thursday afternoons between 1.30pm and 3:00pm. This clinic is by appointment only and can be booked by calling the team on 01865 904483

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Our nurses can offer advice on diet, exercise, and stopping smoking. They also help patients manage long-term conditions such as raised blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma.

We work with the East Oxford Health Visitors, who provide support and advice for parents of babies and young children.

Our Mind Wellbeing Workers support people with mild to moderate mental health problems. They are able to worth through techniques to manage symptoms such as anxiety and low mood, provide emotional support and a listening ear, and help people make positive changes in their lives. They are also able to link people with other more specialist organisations and services. Mind Wellbeing Workers can provide up to six sessions. Appointments can be booked by contacting our reception team.

For therapy and more complex/longer-term support you can self-refer to Oxfordshire Talking Therapies, wo provide the psychological therapies for Oxfordshire.

We work with the Florence Park Midwives, who provide antenatal care for our patients. If you are pregnant please make an appointment with a GP so that you can be referred for scans and to the midwives.

Our Physiotherapist is a specialist in musculoskeletal problems, which are problems with muscles, joint, bones, tendons and ligaments. He can treat issues such as back pain, joint pain (e.g. hip, knee, ankle, shoulder) and sciatica. Physiotherapy appointments take place at Bartlemas Surgery (opposite CRMP) and can be booked by contacting our reception team. He treats problems that have been present for less than about 3 months.

For longer-term musculoskeletal problems you can self-refer to Connect Oxfordshire, who provide all the local MSK services.