Clinics and other Services
Minor injuries
We offer a walk-in minor injury service for injuries
such as the following:
- Cuts and grazes
- Foreign bodies in eyes and ears
- Splinters
- Minor burns and scalds
- Blows to the head that did NOT
involve loss of consciousness
Minor surgery procedures
We can undertake a range of minor surgery procedures,
including removing certain “lumps and bumps”, and
injecting joints. You may be referred to another doctor
or nurse who specialises in this service.
Family planning and maternity care
All the doctors and many of the nurses are trained in
family planning, and we offer a coil-fitting service.
The morning-after pill is also readily available.
Our community midwives run ante-natal clinics, and refer
pregnant patients to their GPs as necessary. Patients
having home births will receive visits from their GPs to
undertake new baby checks.
Teenage health
The practice runs a service called Tic-Tac which
provides health advice at Callington Community College
every lunchtime during term time. Children attending the
college (including pre-teenagers) can attend a
confidential drop-in centre for advice. This service is
also open to those who are not patients of the practice.
Medication monitoring
We provide a medication-monitoring service for patients
on certain drugs such as Warfarin and specific drugs for
severe arthritis or skin problems. Your doctor will
advise you if this is necessary, and will explain how
you will be monitored.
Immunisations
We offer a full range of vaccinations and immunisations,
from those for young babies through to adults travelling
abroad or those needing protection against ‘flu. Yellow
Fever immunisations are available at Callington Health
Centre. Please note that there may be charges for
certain immunisations for travellers.
For travel vaccinations please print off
our questionnaire
HERE, fill it in and bring it with you to your
appointment.
Private medical examinations
Special examinations may be made for insurance, driving
or employment purposes. As these are outside the
requirements of the NHS, a fee will be charged (details
are available from the receptionists). Only cash, or
cheques accompanied by cheque guarantee cards, can be
accepted as payment.
Lifestyle Advice
Jane Abraham from Caradon District Council offers
Lifestyle consultations.
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