Clinics and Services

Antenatal clinics are run by the midwife at the Surestart Centre Meadowside School in Burton Latimer. Your doctor will refer you to the midwife when your pregnancy is confirmed. Alternatively, if you perform a positive home pregnancy test, you may make your own appointment to see the midwife. Telephone reception to make your booking.

These clinics are run by the practice nurse qualified in this field. We offer regular review of treatment and instruction in inhaler use and self-help.

All blood tests are now by appointment only and can only be booked by either visiting the Kettering General Hospital website or telephoning 01536 494411.

Letting your GP know that you are a carer (This does not include people employed to provide care.)

Does someone at home or in the neighbourhood depend on you to help with the tasks and/or responsibilities of everyday living? Perhaps you care for someone in the family or for a friend? 

If so, you are carer and might like some support for yourself.

• You may have been caring for the person for some time already, regularly helping them with everyday tasks or giving them the sort of support they need to stay in the family home. 
• You may see it as a part of your life or your duty to care for your Mum or Dad, your partner, your child or friend, but there may be times when you need information, advice or some extra help.
• When you are a carer it is often difficult to have a real break because someone depends on you to look after them. You can get tired and run down, and your health may possibly suffer. 
• Telling your Surgery can help them to support you and make sure that you yourself get the right sort of care. You are important too.

Your Surgery is trying to trace all those patients who are carers and set up a carers’ register. This will mean that carers like you are known to the surgery and steps are taken to support them.

If you want your doctor to know that you are a carer, fill in our secure online form. Then your name can be added to the Carers’ Register. 

Useful information

• Carers UK Helpline: 0808808777
• Kettering Carers Centre: 01536 414529 Helpline: 414441 (24 hours)
• Benefits Jobcentre  Kettering: 01536 431000

Free access to tailored digital resources to support unpaid carers

There is a brand new website launched by Carers UK in collaboration with Northamptonshire STP to offer carers free access to a wide range of online resources to help making caring easier. There are E-Learning modules, central storage places, free publications, and lots more workplace resources. You can create a free account by visiting Jointly App with the access code being DPCN9911.

You will be invited via letter to attend your cervical screening. Upon receipt of the letter please telephone the surgery and make an appointment with the practice nurse.

These are run by the health visitor on a Friday morning. You can have your baby weighed and discuss baby's progress, your child's developmental routine reviews and any problems you may have. Please contact your health visitor to arrange an appointment.

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

These clinics are run by the practice nurse qualified in this field. All diabetic patents on our register are invited for annual checks. Regular review of diabetic control is encouraged, as good control of diabetes helps avoid long-term complications.

Contraception and family planning advice appointments are available with the practice nurses.

Emergency contraception is available after discussion with a doctor or nurse.

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

If eligible, you will be contacted via letter or text message.

An NHS Health Check offers a simple health review including cholesterol testing.

This service is obtained either via a referral from the doctor or by self-referral to the hospital. Appointments are sent directly to the patient by the physiotherapy department at Kettering General Hospital. 

For patients wishing to stop smoking, we would recommend the NHS Stop Smoking Service on 0845 601 3116.

Your local Chemist can also offer you advice on how to stop smoking.

A service called 'Changing Minds' is offered at this surgery. Your doctor can offer to refer you to a specially trained nurse who can see you at the surgery. Your doctor can offer to refer you to a specially trained nurse who can see you at the surgery to help with a range of issues related to mental wellbeing.