Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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Health and Wellbeing for Families

Ayton and Snainton Medical Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG) are working in partnership with East Ayton School and Derwent Valley Bridge Community Library to hold an information and activity event at East Ayton School Hall on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 2:45pm - 5pm.
This exciting event that is aimed at helping the family stay safe and be healthier. There will be stands showing how a range of different organisations can provide support and information.
Plan your visit to take in the "Healthy Meals and Snacks" Demonstration at 3pm.
Come along and join us for a fun packed afternoon for all the family. Everybody Welcome!

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BOOK YOUR FLU VACCINE

Its that time of year again! Please contact reception to book your flu vaccine.
Please note you can attend any site for your Flu vaccine, a full list of our Clinics can be found on our Practice Newsletter (See link below).
If you are unable to attend during a dedicated flu clinic or are housebound please contact reception who will offer you an alternative.
If you are eligible for a Flu vaccine but would prefer not to have one please let us know to save us contacting you.

Autumn Newsletter 2019

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ONLINE APPOINTMENTS

From Monday 15th July you will now be able to book blood test appointments online.

Please note that this is ONLY for patients who have been asked to book in for a blood test by a Healthcare Professional.

Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice offers a range of clinics healthcare services:

Essential Services

Asthma
COPD
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes
Hypertension

Additional Services

Cervical smears
Contraceptive services
Child health surveillance
Maternity Services
Minor surgery
Vaccinations and immunisations

Maternity Care

Maternity care is shared with the community midwives, normally Deborah Chute. We provide antenatal care and classes along with postnatal care. In some instances the district midwives may attend a Hospital confinement. Antenatal clinics are held on Tuesday mornings at Ayton Surgery.

Child Health

Elizabeth Bull is involved with the care of children and support of the family. She organises Child Health Clinics at East Ayton Village Hall, (back room), Wilsons Lane, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, 1:30pm - 2:45pm.

Elizabeth or her team can be contacted by ringing 01609 536622

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

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

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Passport signing
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.

Download our full list of private fees here>