To help our patients with more specialist requirements we provide a variety of specialist clinics. To find out more about each clinic please use the links below:
Alcohol Questionnaire
Please complete this short questionnaire so we can assess your alcohol consumption rate and offer you advice if necessary.
Asthma Reviews
Asthma reviews are offered on a regular basis to those patients who have been diagnosed with the condition. It is recommended that patients with asthma attend a review every 12 months.
The purpose of a regular review is to help patients manage their asthma as well as possible.
For patients who are due an annual asthma review:
To assist your clinician with managing your asthma it’s recommended that you complete the following questions and submit the form to us.
If your symptoms are deteriorating or you have any concerns, please make an appointment to the respiratory nurse or a doctor as well.
COPD Reviews
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reviews are offered on a regular basis to those patients who have been diagnosed with the condition. It is recommended that patients with COPD attend a review every 12 months.
The purpose of a regular review is to help patients manage their COPD as well as possible.
More information about COPD and how to manage the condition can be found on
The British Lung Foundation or NHS UK websites, just click on the link for more information.
If you think you may be suffering from this condition please make an appointment to see your GP, who will then refer you to the specialist practice nurse if necessary.
Related Clinics and Services
If you have been diagnosed with COPD, we recommend that you receive a Seasonal Flu Vaccination every year. You should receive an invitation for this in the winter. You will also be offered a one-off pneumococcal (PPV) vaccination to protect against pneumococcal Infection, if you have never received one before.
Also, if you are a current smoker, we strongly recommend you take advantage of our Smoking Cessation Clinic.
Please complete our COPD review form if you have been asked to do so.
Diabetes Reviews
Diabetes reviews are offered on a regular basis to those patients who have been diagnosed with the condition. It is recommended that patients with diabetes attend a review every 12 months.
The purpose of a regular diabetes review is to help patients manage their diabetes as well as possible. This includes:
- Assessing any problems with glycaemic control and addressing them.
- Providing healthy lifestyle advice and support, including how patients can best alter their lifestyle to maintain their health.
- Detecting any complications of diabetes.
As part of the review, the clinician will take your blood pressure, measure your weight and check your feet and pulses. They will also ensure that you are receiving regular diabetic eye screening.
To assist your clinician at your review it’s recommended that you complete and regularly fill in your Diabetes Care Plan, taking it with you to your consultations, you’ll be able to monitor your progress over time and use it to discuss this with your doctor or nurse at your appointment. This will help with the management of your diabetes.
Before the review, you will be asked to take a diabetic blood test. You will need to book an appointment at one of our Phlebotomy Clinics at least one week before your review, and will need to fast for 12 hours prior to this test. More information about tests and results may be found on our Laboratory Tests page.
More information about diabetes and how to manage the condition can be found on the Diabetes UK website.
Related Clinics and Services
All patients diagnosed with diabetes are referred to our in-house diabetic dietician.
It is recommended that patients with diabetes attend a Retinal Screening appointment every 12 months. You will receive a letter every year from the Diabetic Retinal Screening Service inviting you to make an appointment with them.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, we recommend that you receive a Seasonal Flu Vaccination every year. You should receive an invitation letter for this in September. You will also be offered a one-off pneumococcal (PPV) vaccination to protect against pneumococcal Infection, if you have never received one before.
Also, if you are a current smoker, we strongly recommend you take advantage of our Smoking Cessation Clinic.
Please complete our Diabetic review form if you have been asked to do so.
Please complete the diary sheet then upload.
Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal (MSK)
We have Musculoskeletal (MSK) who run sessions at Red House and Gateways Surgeries. Your GP will need to refer you to them if you would benefit from their services.