Services

Patients with asthma that is not well controlled and stable are encouraged to attend for a regular review in order to optimise control and minimise any symptoms. This review should ideally be annual. Appointments should be booked with one of our specialist nurses. However, if your asthma is well-controlled and stable, you can complete and return our Asthma Review questionnaire to the surgery. 

Complete an asthma review

Learn more about asthma on the NHS website

Cervical screening (previously known as a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. 

The practice nurses do these appointments unless you request otherwise. All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 will be invited for a smear in accordance with the national recall policy (unless the cytologist/consultant recommends repeating the smear more often).

Learn more about cervical screenings on the NHS website

Our nurses offer a comprehensive childhood immunisation service. When your baby is due its first immunisations, you will be sent an appointment for these and for your baby’s 8 week check up. We will then ask you to book further appointments to ensure that your child is fully immunised. 

Learn more about vaccinations and when to have them on the NHS website

COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. We run clinics in the Autumn/Winter and Spring to provide these vaccinations.

• Further details are on our seasonal vaccines page
• Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

We have two very experienced nurses within the surgery who are able to provide comprehensive care for patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. There are several other nurses within the nursing team qualified to see patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Patients are able to have their annual retinal screening done at the surgery and are recalled by the retinal screening programme.

Flu can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. We run clinics in the Autumn/Winter and Spring to provide these vaccinations.

• Further details are on our seasonal vaccines page
• Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

In the UK, about 30% of GP appointments are for musculoskeletal (MSK) issues. The First Contact Practitioner (FCP) role places physiotherapists directly in GP practices, allowing patients with MSK problems to bypass the GP and receive immediate specialist care. This approach leads to faster access to MSK treatment, longer appointments, reduced waiting times, fewer referrals to other NHS departments, and higher-quality care.

• Meet our FCP team
• Give feedback to our FCP Team

Hypertension clinics are managed by nurses, with support from clinical pharmacists and GPs.

Home blood pressure monitoring is recommended for patients on medication. The BHS advises using only clinically validated BP monitors, which ensure reliable readings regardless of cost.

Your target blood pressure should be 135/85 or lower. If it's higher, please contact the surgery for a review.

Complete a blood pressure reading

We offer an annual health check to all of our adults with learning difficulties who are registered with the Community Learning Difficulties Team. These provide an opportunity to meet with health professionals to discuss any health needs or issues. Of course, this does not stop anyone from accessing our services at any time. Our nominated clinician for patients with learning difficulties is Sister Victoria Anning.

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We perform a number of in-house minor surgical procedures by appointment for our patients.

All eligible patients will be offered a free NHS health check at the practice, to help you prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.

Gloucester Road Medical Centre is a place where young people between 13 and 24 years can find free and confidential help and advice on a variety of health issues relating to them. You can talk to us on your own or with a parent/friend/carer, and as part of our service previously known as "4YP" you do not have to be registered with our practice to get contraception or testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).