Helpful hint – If you are booking an appointment for a smear, health check, immunisation or special medical assessment, please tell the receptionist. They will be able to give you an appointment of the correct length and in the right clinic.
Well Woman
Cervical Smears: We encourage routine cervical smears and we will remind you when your next test is due. The practice nurses will carry out smears, by appointment. The doctors will carry out smears during surgery of refer you to one of the practice nurses if more appropriate.
Family Planning
We offer information, advice and support for all forms of contraception to any of our patients. Contraceptive services are provided during normal surgery hours. If you require emergency contraception this should be administered within 72 hours, (the earlier the better). Ask the receptionist for an urgent appointment.
We offer both coil-fittings and contraceptive implants – you should discuss this with your GP first and then arrange a suitable date for the procedure.
Managing Parenthood – People wishing to discuss any aspects of pregnancy or parenthood are encouraged to see their doctor or practice nurse.
Chlamydia screening
We are offering a simple test for Chlamydia and gonorrhoea. These are the most common sexually transmitted infections in the U.K. which affect both men and women. Most people have no visible symptoms, so they may not know they have the infection. Rarely, these infections can lead to problems having children later in life. If you’re under 25, have had sex and would like to be tested please pick up a confidential slip on the wall near the prescription window and hand it over to the reception staff who will provide you with a testing kit. You can do the test while you’re waiting for your appointment. The test is free, confidential, simple and painless.
Maternity Services
The practice offers maternity services, sharing antenatal care with our local hospitals and community midwives. The Kennington team of midwives serves our practice and see patients here for both booking and follow-up appointments. They also arrange parent craft sessions. When you become pregnant the doctor will refer you to the team and you will receive a booking appointment and an appointment for your scan from the hospital.
The doctors and community midwifery team carry out maternity services. Please let the receptionist know if you need an antenatal appointment. Postnatal care and examination is generally performed in the surgery unless the hospital advises otherwise. Please let us know as soon as you have had your baby.
Menopausal Problems
We acknowledge the physical and emotional difficulties associated with the menopause and are available for advice and treatment as appropriate.
Health Visitors and Child Health Services
The health visitors job is to help people stay healthy and to advise on prevention of illness. Health visitors are qualified nurses who have done extra training in childcare and development, and health promotion.
All pregnant women and families with young children have a named health visitor; but they are also available to patients of all ages, and can advise on a wide range of social and health topics.
They can be contacted in their office at the Hurley Clinic, Monday-Friday
Telephone: 020 7582 4587
Initially, Child Health Services will be based at the Hurley Clinic at the following times:
Well Baby Clinic: Tuesday 2:00 – 3:30pm – No appointment needed
Well Baby Clinic: Wednesday 2:00 – 3:30pm – No appointment needed
Immunisation Clinic: Tuesday – By appointment only
Baby Health Check: Wednesday – By appointment only
First Immunisation: Thursday 2:00 – 3:15pm – By appointment only
Minor Surgery
Minor surgery is carried out following consultation with any of the doctors. Minor Surgery clinics are held at Riverside Medical Centre and you will be provided with details upon referral. Certain procedures e.g Wart freezing may be carried out during routine surgery at the Hurley Clinic.