Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice adheres to the General Medical Services Contract for the provision of healthcare services:

Westside Medical Centre is NOT a Walk-in Centre

Please take into account that we are not a walk-in centre or an urgent care centre. We are a General Practice who organise appointments for all our registered patients when they are available. You cannot walk in and expect to be seen immediately by a GP or a Nurse. We are currently facing unprecedented increase in demand of routine appointments required for our current patients.

ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERS (ANPs)

ANPs are nurses with a depth of post-registration experience and have achieved a Masters qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice.

They can act as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.

Advanced practice is a level of practice, rather than a type or speciality of practice. Advanced Nurse Practitioners are assessed as competent in practice, using expert knowledge and skills.  They have the freedom and authority to act, making autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

SEEING AN ANP – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO ME AS A PATIENT?

Our ANPs can assess, diagnose, plan, and manage your care with you by history taking, physical examination and the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests. They can also prescribe and review your medication. They can make onward referrals and provide appropriate treatment for their patients.  They are a trusted and recognised source of experience for the practice team. You may be offered an appointment with an ANP instead of with one of the GPs if you have an urgent problem, need help with long term conditions or wish to discuss any aspect of your care. If you need a home visit, you may have an ANP come to see you instead of a GP.  A refusal to see an ANP may mean a delay in treating or managing your condition.

Essential Services

Asthma & COPD – These clinics are held by either one of our Nursing Team or a GP.

Coronary Heart Disease – Any nurse appointment within normal opening times.

Diabetes – These clinics are held by Dr Charlotte Davies assisted by our healthcare assistant, Irma.

Additional Services

CVD Clinic – HCA/Nurse appointment within normal opening times.

Cervical smears – You can see a nurse within our normal opening times, or we can arrange for you to be seen in one of our extended access appointments.

Family planning – This clinic is held three times a month – alternating mornings and afternoons Dr McEvoy and Dr Swales. These appointments are arranged by one of our Administration Assistants, Aimme.

Child Immunisations – This clinic is held by nurses.

Post Natal & 6week check clinic – This clinic is held on a weekly basis alternating between Dr Swales & Dr Davies. A member of staff from the surgery will be in touch with you to arrange these appointments.

Maternity Services – This clinic is run by our Community Midwife on a Monday and Wednesday. Booking appointments are on a Monday afternoon.

Minor surgery – This clinic is undertaken by Dr McEvoy.

Vaccinations and Immunisations – Nurse appointment within normal opening times.

Travel Vaccinations – Nurse appointment within normal opening times (once you have completed your pre-travel questionnaire). We advise completing the pre-travel questionnaire as soon as possible after booking your trip. This is to ensure you receive the correct vaccinations in good time. Questionnaires are available from reception or online. correct vaccinations in good time. Questionnaires are available from reception or online.

Physio self referral forms – Physio Self referral form