First Contact Physio

0nline appointments to see our Physio will be available to book online from Monday 2nd December, you need to have patient access to use this service.
What is a first contact physio appointment? 
First Contact Practitioners (FCPs) are physiotherapists usually based in GP surgeries. They can assess and diagnose what’s happening, Give expert advice on how best to manage your condition and refer on to specialist services if necessary.
If you have further questions please call the surgery.

Immunisations

Practice vaccination clinics

Our immunisation clinics include:

The clinics are held at Carrington House Surgery with our nurses.

The timetable of childhood immunisations and other information on vaccinations can be found under Vaccinations.

Declining Childhood Immunisations

Before submitting any form to decline a childhood immunisation we do recommend you review the frequently asked question “Why is it worth having vaccines throughout your life and why are they considered safe?” found under Vaccinations.

If you do not want your child to receive any vaccination(s) then you can
Download and complete the form:

You can bring the completed form to the surgery, or post or email it to us using our details found under Contact Us.

OR
Complete and submit the online form:

We offer vaccinations to adults in line with the NHS timetable for vaccinations see under

This includes all adults, those with underlying health conditions, pregnant women and students.

Flu clinic

Information on the practice flu vaccination service can found under

General information

For general information on flu vaccinations, see under

Practice travel clinic

Information on the practice travel clinic vaccinations can found under

General information

For general information on travel vaccinations, see under


Covid-19 immunisation programme

Any practice processes relating to Covid-19 can be found under

For general information on Covid-19 vaccinations, see under


Don't miss out - some commonly overlooked vaccination opportunities

Meningitis ACWY vaccine

Young teenagers, sixth formers and “fresher” students going to university for the first time are advised to have the vaccination to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, which can be deadly. There is more information from the NHS

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccine

A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is available on the NHS to people in their 70s. There is more information from the NHS

You’re eligible for the shingles vaccine if you are aged 70 to 79. If you are worried that you may miss out on the shingles vaccination, contact the GP surgery to arrange an appointment to have the vaccine.


Understand vaccinations

For detailed information on vaccinations, see under

This includes:

Why vaccines are safe and general information
Why is it worth having vaccines throughout your life and why are they considered safe?

Timetable of NHS vaccination (children and adults)
When are vaccines offered on the NHS (The timetable of NHS vaccinations)?

Children

  • How can you book your child’s vaccination appointment and what should you consider on the day of the vaccination?
  • What are the common childhood vaccines, why are they recommended and when are they offered?
  • What vaccines are offered to at risk babies and children?

Pregnant Women
What vaccines are offered to pregnant women and why are they offered?

Adults

  • What vaccines are offered to all adults, why are they recommended and when are they offered?
  • What vaccines are offered to people with underlying health conditions?

College and university students
What vaccines should college and university students check if they have previously had?


Videos and podcasts

On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering various topics relating to vaccinations

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