Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme
AAA screening is offered to men aged 65 and over to detect swelling in the main blood vessel (aorta) in the abdomen. It is a quick, painless ultrasound scan that helps prevent serious complications.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
AAA screening is offered to men aged 65 and over to detect swelling in the main blood vessel (aorta) in the abdomen. It is a quick, painless ultrasound scan that helps prevent serious complications.
Who is eligible?
– Men over 65 can request a scan by contacting the local screening service.
Why is it important?
How to book a screening?
For more information, visit NHS AAA Screening.
Autumn/Winter Vaccinations
All patients over 65 or with longstanding respiratory or circulatory disorders will be offered a flu vaccination in October each year.
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) Vaccinations
RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold.
From 1st September 2024, those who turn 75 and those age 75 to 79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It will also be available to patients who are at least 28 weeks pregnant. As this is a new vaccine there is a useful information video available on this link
A Guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults – British Sign Language – YouTube
We will be running our first clinic on Monday 16th September in practice. Eligible patients will be sent an invitation to book an appointment.
*Housebound patients TBC*
Children’s Flu Vaccinations
2 -3 year olds Nasal Flu Vaccination (age as at 31st Aug
This year a children’s flu drop in clinic will be held at Tudor House Medical Practice. The practice will be holding drop in clinics on Saturday’s 21st & 28th September 09.00 – 12.00. These clinics will be held on behalf of all practices in the Bestwood & Sherwood PCN. No booking is required, eligible patients will receive a text inviting them to these clinics.
4 – 11 year olds (age as at 31 Aug)
Children who are in school (reception to year 11) will be offered the vaccination in school, we will be unable to offer a vaccination in practice unless your child is in “at risk” category.
0-18 in an “at risk” category
Eligible patients will receive an SMS invitation to book an appointment in the practice during normal opening hours or you can choose to have it at school.
Adult Flu Vaccinations
Eligible patients will be sent an invitation to book an appointment online.
From 1st September 2024 we will be able to offer the vaccination to pregnant women.
From 5th October 2024 we will be able to vaccinate patients in the following groups:
- Aged 65 years and over
- Aged 18 to under 65 years in a clinical risk group.
- Those in long stay residential care homes
- Carers – in receipt of carer’s allowance or those who are the main carer of an elderly of disabled person
- Close contact of immunocompromised individuals
- Frontline workers in a social care setting
Our main flu clinic will be held on Saturday 5th October 2024 08.30 – 12:30.
*Housebound patients will be contacted by the practice and visits will be arranged with the patient*
COVID-19 Vaccinations
From 1st September 2024 eligible patients will receive an invitation to book an appointment.
Please note that we will NOT be offering COVID-19 vaccinations in the practice. We expect these will be available in many local pharmacies and information will be sent with your invitation. The 119 telephone service will be available again for any queries
*Housebound patients will be contacted by the service provider not the practice*
Family Planning
A comprehensive family planning service and advice is available by appointment with either the practice nurses or one of the doctors.
Health Support and Self-Referral Services
For patients seeking advice or help, please consider the following services before booking a GP appointment. This helps save clinicians’ time and allows it to be allocated to another patient, while also providing you with direct 1-to-1 care tailored to your needs.
Mental Health
- Mental health self-help information: Self-help therapies – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Find an NHS talking therapies service: Find an NHS talking therapies services – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Mind: Guides to mental health support and services – Mind
- You can also call Contact Us | Samaritans for free on 116 123 if you want to talk to someone now
- NHS Talking Therapies Nottinghamshire: Telephone: 0333 188 1060 Email: enquiries@vhg.co.uk
- Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services: Contact | Notts SVS Services
- Mental Health – Psychological therapy (IAPT) self-referral providers Talking Health Call 0333 188 1060 or visit Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies (notts-talk.co.uk)
- Every Mind matters: Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Self-Referrals
- Alcohol & Substance Misuse services: Nottingham Recovery Service call 0800 066 5362 to speak to a member of the team about your drinking or substance misuse. Or visit Home – Nottingham Recovery Network
- Midwife Call NG5-0115 876 1891 / NG3 0115 883 8712 to self-refer to Midwife.
- Continence Service: Call 0300 131 0300 Option 1 then Option 3 then Option 1
- Nottingham Health and Care point: Nottingham CityCare – Nottingham Health and Care Point Tel: 0300 131 0300 Service opening hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (excluding bank holidays) You can submit online referrals at any time although they will only be processed by the NHCP team during the above hours. The services listed here are for patients registered with a City GP. The exceptions are The Community Neurology Service and Community Nutrition and Dietetics Services who see patients with a diagnosis of Huntington’s disease who are registered with GPs in the following CCGs Nottingham City, Nottingham North and East, Nottingham West and Rushcliffe.
- BPAS- Termination Services- British Pregnancy Advisory Service Call 03457 30 40 30 or for more information visit: Abortion clinics, Information, Advice and Treatment | BPAS
- Podiatry services: Community Podiatry – Specialist Services | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Thrive tribe- Weight management, stop smoking, mental wellbeing, health checks, workplace health, integrated services: Thriving Nottingham | Helping you to live well and feel great
Young People and Teens
- Childline; Childline | Childline
- Base 51 – Face2Face counselling and drop-in service: Young People’s Charity | Base 51 | Nottingham
- KOOTH – Text-based counselling service: Home – Kooth
- CAMHS Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment: CAMHS Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- CASY- counselling and support for young people: Homepage – CASY
- PAPYRUS- prevention of young suicide: Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide (papyrus-uk.org)
- East Midlands Children and Young people’s sexual assault service: East Midlands Children and Young People’s Sexual Assault Service – East Midlands Children and Young People’s Sexual Assault Service (emcypsas.co.uk)
- Health for Teens: Health for Teens | Nottinghamshire
Self-Help
- National Bereavement Services: Bereavement Services: Free Support for Bereaved People (thenbs.org)
- Gambler anonymous: Gamblers Anonymous – England, Wales & Ulster
- Drug abuse- Talk to Frank UK 03001236600 or text 82111 or visit Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com)
- Breast Feeding Support: Breastfeeding and infant feeding support | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Healthy Family Team: Healthy Family Teams | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / Additional support | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Notts Help Yourself: Nottshelpyourself | Families Information Service
- Your Health Notts: Home – Your Health Nottinghamshire (yourhealthnotts.co.uk)
- Self help guides: Self help guides – Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (cntw.nhs.uk)
- Find a Sexual Health clinic: Find a sexual health clinic – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Pharmacy Referrals
Patients may be directed to a pharmacy instead of requiring a GP appointment, ensuring quicker access to care and treatment. This approach highlights alternative options, such as consulting a pharmacist for expert advice, checking trusted online resources for guidance, or purchasing over-the-counter medication when appropriate.
Maternity
All the doctors and the community midwife provide maternity medical care for pregnant women.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Private sick notes
- Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Occupational Health at Sherrington Park
Dr Vindla runs a Private Occupational Health Service under the name 402 Ltd should you wish to enquire about this service please call 0115 9858554 and ask to speak to Reg who is the administrator for this company.
Private Medicals
There is a charge for this service; please ask for further details at reception.
Smear Tests
We recommend a test every three years for women between 20 and 65 years of age. These tests are normally performed by the female nursing staff.
Stopping Smoking
Appointments can be made with either the doctor or the practice nurse or our receptionists can refer you to Nottingham City GP Alliance Stop Smoking Service.
Travel Vaccinations
We offer travel advice and vaccinations at the surgery. Our practice nurse can assess your needs and recommend vaccines based on your completed questionnaire.
Please submit your travel questionnaire between 6 – 12 weeks before your departure to allow sufficient time for appointments and to ensure we have the most up-to-date information. If needed, the nurse may arrange a telephone consultation to discuss your travel plans in more detail.
Due to limited availability, you may need to visit a travel clinic for vaccinations (charges may apply).
For more information, contact the surgery.
- Travel Questionnaire Assessment: Conducted by a qualified nurse to evaluate your travel needs. (see below if you would like to submit a questionnaire.)
- Vaccination Administration: The clinician will administer the necessary (if any) vaccinations based on the assessment.