Rushden Medical Centre - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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New Partner

We are pleased to announce that Dr Andrew Herd will be joining us as a partner as of the 1st December.

Patient Forum

We are keen to hear from patients who may be intersted in improving the practice by becoming involved in our patient forum. Please see the patient group page.

Helping the NHS provide better Care.

A modern information system has been developed for NHS England, which will make increased use of information from medical records with the intention of improving health services. For more Information got to http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/thenhs/records/healthrecords/Pages/care-data.aspx

Military Veterans.

Are you a military veteran? If so you may be eligible for priority NHS healthcare. For more information see

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Militaryhealthcare/Veteranshealthcare/Pages/veterans.aspx

NHS 111

You can call NHS 111 for non-emergency health care or to contact the out of hours service.

East Northamptonshire Patient Engagement Group

See Clinical Commissioning section for details.

Patient Participation Group Meeting

For more information about our Patient Group or to contact the Patient Group Committee see the Patient Group Section of the website.

SMS Text Messages For Results

Please note that we now send SMS text messages to patients for some Pathology results.

Training Days 2017

The practice is closed for training from 12:30pm on the following days:

10^th May

14th June

12^th July

13rd September

11^th October

8^th November

6^th December

Blood Tests at Nene Park

Please note that blood tests at Nene Park can be taken up to 15:30pm.

Clinics & Services

Antenatal

After letting the surgery know you are pregnant you will need to collect your maternity papers from the secretary at approximately 8 weeks, and before you have your first appointment with the midwife at about 10 weeks. Antenatal care is organised and overseen by your midwife, and you will be seen regularly throughout your pregnancy. See the link on the right pregnancy care planner.

Child health and immunisations

Immunisation clinics run on Tuesdays 9.00am – 12.00pm

All new babies are offered a check-up at six weeks. Babies need to have a six week check with the GP before they have their first immunisations.

For further information please contact the Health Visitors who are based at the Rectory Road Clinic here and can be contacted on 01933 410192.

Minor surgery & Joint Injections

bandage_on_arm Minor operations & Joint injections are done by a GP with special interest at a local Wellingborough practice. Please discuss this with your doctor who will then arrange for you to be referred.

Diabetes

Led by one of our nurses, supported by the GPs patients diagnosed with diabetes are offered specialist advice and general health check-ups.

Asthma

Led by one of our nurses who specialises in asthma care and supported by the GPs, patients with asthma are offered advice and support in asthma care.

Travel Advice Clinic

The practice can provide travel vaccinations. Patients will need to complete a travel questionnaire and our travel nurse will contact them advising which vaccinations they require and the course duration. Please note not all immunisations are covered by the NHS therefore you may be required to pay a fee.

Well Woman Clinic

The practice can provide a service for cervical smears.

LARC Contraception

The practice is unable to provide a LARC service for coils and implanons until further notice. Patients should call the Ashwood Centre in Kettering (01536 410647) for advice

Dressings

Patients who need dressings changed on a regular basis are seen in one of our treatment rooms by one of the practice nurses.

Other health care services

Primary care services not available at our practice are provided by NHS Northamptonshire. Telephone 0800 5870 879 to contact Patient Advice Line for more information.

If you are planning any foreign travel, you are advised to complete a travel health questionnaire as you may need to discuss your travel needs with the practice nurse.

The travel health questionnaire is available from reception or online (see below). Travellers need to ensure this form is returned to the surgery at least 6-8 weeks before travel, as some vaccinations require a course of injections over a period of a month or longer.

A full risk assessment is carried out based on your health questionnaire and which countries and regions you are visiting, to determine what vaccinations are required. Once this is completed we will contact you either by letter or telephone with an appointment time.

We cannot always cater for last minute travellers.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Vaccines covered under the NHS which are free of charge are:

Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Polio, Diptheria & Typhoid.

Other travel vaccines are not covered by the NHS & will incur a charge.

These include:

Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese B encephalitis.

Malaria prophylaxis tablets, if required, will be discussed at your appointment.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

The practice also offers a range of private medical non-NHS services in addition to the Travel Advice Clinic. These include: non_nhs_services1

Private medicals.
HGV Medicals.
Insurance / Mortgage reports.
Employment Medicals.
Private Patient Consultations.
Private Prescriptions.
Duplicate sick notes.

Please note that these services are private and therefore chargeable. A non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking. If you would like to know more please ask.