Clinics We Offer
Blood Tests
Phlebotomy, also know as a blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.
Please note we are unable to perform blood tests on children under 14.
We operate a drop in blood clinic each day between 07.30-10.30. No appointment is needed. The samples are then collected from the Medical Unit at around 11am and transported to the laboratory at Queens Hospital Burton for processing. This is why we take the vast majority of blood samples in the morning. Some types of blood samples, diabetic HBA1C bloods for example, can be taken and stored until the collection the next day without the sample being compromised so you may be offered a booked appointment after 10.30 depending on the bloods required.
Healthcare Assistants
Our team of Health Care Assistants provide the following services:
- Health Checks - health checks include simple observations such as taking blood pressure, weight, height, BMI and to discuss any recent blood results.
- Phlebotomy - taking blood via the vein with a special needle. This can be done at the request of a clinician here at the surgery or requested by the hospital (secondary care) See further information regarding this below.
- INR Clinics- this clinic is available to all patients taking Warfarin tablets. Blood can be tested by a simple finger prick and results and dose given immediately without travelling to the hospital.
- Urea Breath Test– a simple test to tell whether a bacteria called Helicobactor Pylori is present in the stomach. The complete test takes around 40 minutes.
- ECG Clinic - we perform urgent and routine ECGs and 24 hour ECGs.
- Sleep Study Clinic- available for patients with possible sleep apnoea.
Our healthcare assistants work with our nursing team to provide the following services:
- Diabetic Clinics- providing clinical and admin support for the Doctors and Practice Nurses as part
of the patients annual review. - D Dimer- a simple blood test to check for thrombosis.
- T Troponin- a simple blood test performed on some patients who have chest pain, along with an ECG to look at any possible problems with the heart.
Health Sisters
Registered Nurses Julie Williams, Jo Lovett and trainee Practice Nurse Rachel Anderson provide clinics for:
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Heart Disease Management
- Cervical Smears
- Wound Dressing
- Child Immunisation
- Adult Immunisation
- Injections including Contraceptive and Hormone
- Learning Disability Review
- Coil Checks and Removal
Minor Injuries
We are able to treat most minor injuries here at the surgery. If after a consultation with the GP, your injuries are too significant to be treated within the surgery, the GP can provide you with a letter to attend A&E.
Physiotherapy
Our Musculoskeletal (MSK) First Contact Practitioner is based in the unit 2 days per week. He is able to offer an appointment for most musculoskeletal problems without the need to see a GP first. He is then able to assess and where necessary, refer patients in the same way a GP would for Physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging such an as Xray or directly to the Orthopaedic team at the hospital.
Physiotherapy can be accessed via self referral by calling 0300 300 0046.
Maternity Services
We provide shared care during your pregnancy between our Midwife Katie Comb and a GP. If you know you are pregnant you can book your first appointment with the Midwife from 8 weeks of Pregnancy. You do not need to see a GP before you see the Midwife.
The Midwife will offer you a choice of Hospitals for your delivery and the option of a home delivery if appropriate. Antenatal workshops are also provided. The Midwifery service will also come and see you and your baby at home during the post natal period.
Please note, Katie works for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust and is based at Measham Medical Unit On Wednesday and Thursday only. If you need to speak with a Midwife urgently or outside of these days, please call the Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) at the hospital you are booked into for maternity care. We are unable to arrange community Midwifery services via general practice and this should be requested directly via the Maternity team at the hospital.
