Westbourne Grove Medical Centre |
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ClinicsWell Baby And Well Child Clinics(No Appointments Needed) All new babies are invited for regular check-ups from eight weeks old.
Please book an appointment with the nurse for childhood immunisations if you are unable to attend baby clinics. Please do not bring prams or buggies into the clinics. They should be left in the pram park. Contraceptive ServicesWe have a nurse who can offer advice and emergency contraception. Antenatal And MaternityAll the doctors provide full antenatal and postnatal care - we share care with local hospitals. The GPs are unable to provide care during the delivery itself. See the GP when you are first pregnant then visits can alternate with the midwives. Postnatal and six-week baby checks are done with your GP by appointment only. Minor SurgeryThis is carried out by referral to other local surgeries. Travel VaccinationsThe nurses provide a full service. Fees are payable for some vaccines and for private prescriptions. A list is displayed in the reception area. Please ask at reception for prices, and book at least six weeks in advance if possible. Bring in any records of vaccines you have had. You will need to bring either cash or cheque with a guarantee card to your appointment. This is to pay for the vaccination before it is given. If no payment is made no vaccine will be given. We do not accept payment by credit/debit card. Blood TestsWhen having blood tests for cholesterol, fasting lipid or glucose, do not eat or drink at least six hours before these tests are done. You can drink water if you feel thirsty. If you are having a GTT (glucose tolerance test) the above applies, but please bring a large bottle of plain Lucozade with you. Health Promotion And Disease PreventionWe believe stopping smoking, avoiding recreational drugs and excessive alcohol, taking regular exercise and eating a varied diet will keep you healthy. Children should be protected by childhood vaccinations and adults should have tetanus and polio boosters. A flu vaccine is available in the autumn for protection of high risk patients. Our nurses are happy to give advice. Other Health Care ServicesPrimary Care Services not available at our surgery are provided by Kensington & Chelsea PCT. Telephone: 020 8962 4055. |
