Our practice aims to provide the full range of services associated with family medicine. With the current emphasis on health promotion we offer routine health examinations for those newly joining our practice, a five-yearly check for adults over 40 years old and an annual check for those over 75. Children have developmental assessments and immunisations at the recommended intervals.
We have a minor surgery clinic and cryotherapy clinic weekly. There is the opportunity for women to have cervical cytology checks, family planning advice, antenatal and postnatal care. Hypertension and coronary prevention clinics provide special care for those at higher risk of stroke and heart attack. There is a chronic disease management programme for those with Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Heart Disease and CVA (stroke).
We keep a register of the housebound and discuss ongoing treatment with district nurses. This part of the website describes the services we offer, the surgery times, what your rights are and the standard of health care you should receive from us along with other general information.
Your lifestyle and health care is your responsibility – we can only advise you. However, when you have an accident or become ill or disabled, your health care will become a partnership between the team and yourself. We can, with your cooperation, help you. Please help us to help you.
Practice Nurses
The nurses are available, by appointment, Monday to Friday, mornings and evenings - for health checks, cervical smears, injections, removal of sutures etc. They also run the following clinics:
Asthma Clinic
You can either book an appointment with a Practice Nurse or alternatively you can complete an Asthma questionnaire online. Please contact the surgery who will be able to send a link to you via text message.
COPD Clinic
Practice Nurse by appointment
Hypertension Clinic
Practice Nurse by appointment
Diabetic Clinic
Monday to Friday with Practice Nurse by appointment
Weight Management Clinic
Health Care Assistant by appointment
IHD Clinic
Tuesdays 8.30am to 10.00am with Practice Nurse by appointment
CVA Clinic
9.00am to 10.00am Thursday
Practice Nurse by appointment
Phlebotomy
For over 65’s only: Monday to Friday 8.20am to 8.50am
Community Phlebotomist: Fridays: 7.30am to 2.30pm
Wart Clinic (Liquid Nitrogen Treatment)
9.00am to 10.00am Thursday
Health Care Assistant by appointment
Smoking Cessation
Health Care Assistant by appointment
Minor Surgery
Currently suspended
Antenatal Clinic
If you think you are pregnant, please see any GP in the practice for advice & a pregnancy pack with information regarding how to book with local services
Postnatal and Child Development and Immunisation Clinic
12.45pm to 2.00pm Monday
Dr Bohmer-Laubis or Dr Sureshkumar by appointment
Medical Examinations
3.00pm to 3.15pm Wednesdays
Dr Cotter
For Insurance, HGV, PSV, Taxi Drivers, Elderly Drivers, Pre-employment. By appointment, fee payable
Child Immunisation Clinic (Under 5s)
Practice Nurse by appointment
Counselling
Provided via MIND self-referral.
https://mindinbexley.org.uk/talking-therapies
Travel Clinic Advice
While Most European holiday travel advice is to ensure your routine UK vaccinations are up to date, travellers with vulnerabilities e.g. Immune deficiencies or if backpacking/extended stays in rural areas may need additional cover.
Travel in Africa, South America and Asia usually require additional vaccinations and sometimes anti-malaria medication. While anti-malaria medication can be sourced over the counter at chemists, Vaccinations need to be booked well in advance either at practice or via travel clinics at local Pharmacies.
Country specific advice is available via NHS Fit for travel website or Travel health pro. We are currently in the process of transition with recent retirements and new nursing recruitments. Advice on basic vaccination is available but limited whilst new staff undergo training.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below:
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.