Screening enables us to detect the first signs of illness, before it has a chance to damage your health.
If you would like to attend please make an appointment via the Receptionist.
Further Information on Screening Services available
Asthma Check-ups
Asthmatic patients will be expected to attend at least once a year to ensure that their treatment is effective.
External Sites
Asthma UK - all about Asthma
Coronary Heart Disease
Patients suffering with Coronary Heart Disease are reviewed annually.
External Sites
Coronary Heart Disease
Diabetic Check-up
Important Patient Notice - Change of Diabetic Care, Please Read (PDF, 49KB)
Diabetic patients will be offered an annual check up with the Practice Nurse following blood screening. Patients will be notified accordingly.
Useful External Sites
Diabetes NHS UK
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Diabetes UK
Health Promotion Clinics
Patients between the ages of 16 and 75 years are invited to attend Health Promotion Clinics, which are by appointment with The Practice Nurse.
We especially recommend this to all patients who have not seen a doctor within the last three years.
Over 75's Checks
If you're over 75, you're eligible for free annual health and medication checks at your GP surgery.
External Sites
Caring for someone - Government information
Depression in the elderly
Dealing with a range of mental illness
Nutrition for over 50's
Exercise reverses muscle ageing - BBC News article
Age UK - provides community services and publishes information on finance, how to stay healthy as well as guidance on choosing a care home.
Well Man Check
Includes, urine, blood pressure and cholesterol checks.
Well Woman Check
Well Woman Check – Includes a urine, blood pressure and cervical smear test.
Sexual health clinics
We Do offer a LARC service (coil and implant) at the surgery please speak to our receptionist who will give your name to our nurse.
Our nurse will then call you before we make you an appointment to discuss your requirements.
Our local clinic if you wish to attend there is Market Street in Woolwich this is by appointment only, please call 0208 301 8951
Market Street Health Centre - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Useful External Sites
Cervical Smear Tests NHS UK