Clinics & Services

In addition to general medical consultations we are pleased to be able to provide specialist clinics and services covering the following areas:

Asthma and diabetic clinics – run by an experienced practice nurse. The doctor is available should the need arise.

Flu vaccine clinic – held from October and is recommended for patients aged 65 and over, as well as those who have medical needs.

Travel vaccinations – we offer a travel vaccine service. Please plan at least two months ahead of your travels and make an appointment with the nurse. There may be a charge for some vaccines.
Yellow Fever vaccination is not offered by the surgery, please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/yellow-fever/vaccination/ for further information on how to access this vaccination.
Women’s Health Hub ,based at Warrior Square Surgery, is a dedicated clinic lead by our Extended-Scope Nurse Practitioner.
We provide guidance on, all contraceptive options, including, implant and coil fittings / removals. Support and management of menstrual issues, gynaecological conditions, and breast symptoms. Pre-conception advice, sexual health, and menopause and post-menopausal care and treatment.

Contraception – we offer a full range of contraception services and pre-conceptual advice. If you need emergency contraception please ask for a same day appointment, either with the doctor or nurse.

Ear Microsuction

Fit note (Sickness Certificates)

You do not require a doctor’s Fit Note for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work – ’Fit Note’

The ‘Fit Note’ was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer’s support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.

For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced)

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.

**Our practice does not complete the medical proforma in relation to any applications for firearms/shotgun license or a renewal of a license.

Private letters and reports (non-NHS work)

Some requests fall outside NHS services, for example private letters, insurance reports, employer forms, travel/fitness letters, or other third-party reports. These are chargeable. This page explains how the process works.

1. Making a request

You can request a private letter/report:

at reception, or
by emailing us, or
by bringing in the form you need completing.

If your request is for a private letter, reception will give you a Private Letter Request Form to complete.
If you already have a third-party form (for example from an insurer), you can bring or send that instead.

2. Review of your request

Our admin team or triage team will review your request to confirm:

whether we can complete it, and
the correct fee.

We aim to confirm this within 3 working days (maximum 5).

If we can’t complete your request, we’ll contact you to explain why and no fee will be charged.

3. Fee confirmation and your agreement

Once reviewed, we will contact you (usually by text message) to confirm:

that we’re happy to proceed, and
the fee.

You’ll be asked to reply to confirm you want to go ahead.

4. Invoice and payment

After you confirm, our finance team will send you a secure payment link by text or email within 3 working days.

You can pay using:

debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or
bank transfer via the same link.

We do not take payments at reception and we do not accept cash as standard.
If you are genuinely unable to use the payment link and you are pressing for an alternative, a Partner or Manager may consider an exception.

5. Completion timescale

We will start work only after payment is received.
Once paid, we aim to complete your letter/report within one calendar month from the payment date.

6. Collecting your document

We will text you when your document is ready for collection (or tell you if it will be sent out electronically)

For further information about non-NHS services and our current prices please contact the surgery

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 the countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible – at least 8 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.

Not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS, you may be advised to get certain vaccinations from a local Travel Clinic and these will incur a charge.

Please telephone our reception team and we will arrange a call with a specialist nurse to discuss your requirements.

Clinics & Services

Fit note (Sickness Certificates)

Evidence that you are sick

Statement of Fitness for Work – ’Fit Note’

Non-NHS services

For further information about non-NHS services and our current prices please contact the surgery

Travel Vaccinations

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVICE

Do not leave home if you or someone you live with has either a high temperature or a new, continuous cough or loss/change to sense of smell or taste.

Click the links below for more help

NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine information »»

COVID-19 vaccination status when travelling abroad »»

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