Clinics & Services
Nursing Team
The nurses run our various clinics for smears, asthma, diabetes, hypertension and CHD and are available in the surgery for dressings, injections, removal of stitches, health checks and ECGs. They also visit the housebound.
Nurses hours – by appointment 08:30 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 18:00 (until 8pm on Tuesdays)
Our Nurse Associate supports the practice nurses with their daily work, hold clinics and carries out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and health checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.
Phlebotomy Clinic
We have a Phlebotomy (blood test) clinic here at the surgery by appointment only. We can also book you in at other local surgeries. Please check availability with our reception team.
Cervical Smears
We recommend that all women from the age of 25 to 50 have a smear test every 3 years, then every 5 years to age 65. You may make an appointment for a smear with the practice nurse during normal working hours. Please do not try to book in for a smear test unless you have had a letter from the Cervical Screening Service to say you are due. You can only have your smear test on or after the date you are due. Please note, If you wish to cancel your smear test, we ask you to kindly let us know as early as possible, as Nurse appointments which are cancelled at short notice can rarely be filled by another patient.
Family Planning
A Family Planning service is available during normal surgery hours. Alternatively there are a number of Family Planning clinics in the area, providing a range of days and times. Visit Sexual Health Wirral’s website by clicking this link: https://www.sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk/
Minor Surgery
A range of minor operations such as removal of moles and skin tags are carried out at the surgery. Minor surgery is performed by Dr Simopoulos. This saves a long wait for the same procedure performed at hospital. If you are interested in this service, please ask reception.
Asthma Advice
For any child or adult with asthma. We offer regular asthma reviews and check-ups as well as dealing with problems as they arise. We also give advice on proper use of inhalers and other devices.
Diabetic Reviews
Run by Dr Thompson and our Practice Nurse for all our diabetic patients. Appointments are flexible but usually involve a minimum of two visits to the doctor or nurse and blood tests each year. We perform regular checks on diabetes control, we screen for complications and can arrange appointments with the dietician, chiropodist, optician or hospital as appropriate.
Please note, we strongly advise that you do not change, stop or start any diabetic medication or insulin device without first seeking advice from your diabetes specialist.
Baby Vaccination Clinic
Our Practice Nurse holds Baby Vaccination Clinics each week. Once you have received notification that your baby is due their vaccinations, you can book in on one of our clinics. Please bring your child’s ‘Red Book’ with you to all baby vaccine appointments.
Well Baby Clinic
There is a team of Health Visitors who hold a baby clinic at Bebington Civic Centre who look after all our patients They can be contacted on 0151 327 2411
Wellbeing Practitioner
We have Wellbeing Practitioners, Mya and Jess, who can help our patients with accessing support services and voluntary groups in the area as well as help with form-filling, signposting to financial advice and helping those who are feeling lonely or isolated.
For more information about our Wellbeing Practitioners, you can watch a short video here
Health Coaches
Our Health Coaches give advice and personalised support to those wanting to get more active, lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle. Our Health Coach Daisy holds clinics each Friday.
Cancer Care Coordinator
Our Cancer Care Coordinator, Tracey, can give help and support throughout your cancer journey.
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Our Mental Health Care Coordinators, can give extra help and support to those with a mental health issue.
Clinical Pharmacists
We have a team of Clinical Pharmacists assisting our GPs by handling medication reviews, dealing with medication queries and adding medications following hospital discharge.
Smoking Cessation
ABL Wirral provide advice and support for those wanting to quit smoking. Visit http://www.ablhealth.co.uk/wirral/ for details of clinics in the area or phone 0151 541 5656 or text ABL to 60777
Counselling Service
Insight Wirral provide a counselling service which comes to the surgery each week. Visit Insight Talking Therapies click the following link for information or to self-refer: http://www.insightiapt.org/locations/wirral/ or call them on 0151 649 1859
NHS Health Checks
Patients aged 40-74 years may be invited for an NHS Health Check with our Nurse.
Dementia Shared Care
Our Practice Nurse holds annual Dementia reviews for all our patients with a diagnosis of Dementia.
Learning Disabilities
Patients who have Learning Disabilities are reviewed by the Practice Nurse and GP every year. They will also be invited for an annual winter flu jab each year.
Carers Advice
If you are a carer or are cared for, we advise that you let the surgery know so we can offer additional help and support. Visit the Carers Page on our website for information on support or events for carers in the area. You can also register with Wired. Wired provides a Health and Wellbeing Service for carers on the Wirral. Learn more about Wired and register on their website: http://www.wired.me.uk/
Healthwatch Directory of Services
For a directory of local services and contact numbers click this link: Healthwatch online directory of services
Dental problems
We are unable to treat dental problems. You should instead book an appointment with your dentist. If you are not registered with a dentist, the number for emergency dental care is 0161 476 9651. Antibiotics will not help with dental pain and your GP will not prescribe them for this reason. You can get over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen from your pharmacist while awaiting dental treatment.
Immunisations & Vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations
We hold flu vaccination clinics each year during the autumn. If you are over 65, have a long term health condition, are pregnant or are a carer, you may be eligible for a flu vaccine.
Covid boosters
We hold Covid booster clinics in line with current government guidance.
Shingles Vaccinations
If you are eligible for a shingles vaccine you will be contacted to book in. Since September 2023 the eligibility for the shingles vaccines includes:
- Patients aged 70-79
- Patients aged 65 who are turning 65 on or after 1st September 2023
- Patients aged over 50 who are severely immunosuppressed (there is specific criteria for those eligible)
Anyone eligible will be contacted to book in to our clinics.
Childhood Vaccinations
Tetanus and poliomyelitis are serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that can be prevented by immunisation. If you have had a full course of immunisation against these illnesses up to school leaving age you should be fully protected. If you are not protected please make an appointment with the practice nurse. The polio vaccination is especially important for parents of pre-school age infants attending for their immunisations.
Parents , please ensure your children receive the full immunisation programme. Details can be obtained from our practice nurse or health visitors. If you have any doubts about completion, please ask for advice.
Before bringing your baby for their Meningitis B vaccine, please give infant paracetamol. High rates of fever have been reported in infants receiving the Men B vaccine with their routine immunisations. Use of paracetamol has been advised for infants at the time of immunisation with the Men B vaccine to prevent fever. The guidance is that parents are to give 2.5ml (120mg/5ml) of liquid paracetamol to their babies around the time of immunisation or as soon as possible after the vaccines are administered. Parents will also be advised to give two further doses at 4-6 hourly intervals. Nurses will provide further information to parents at the immunisation appointments.
Travel Vaccinations
If you need vaccinations for travel, please check the latest advice online or contact the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Once you know what vaccines you require you can contact our reception team on 0151 334 4019 or by emailing us at cmicb-wi.gatekeeper-n85617@nhs.net Our Practice Nurse will then get in touch with you to book in.
Please visit GOV.UK website https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation to learn more about immunisations.
