Clinics & Services

Minor Injuries

We offer a walk-in minor injury service for injuries such as the following: 

• Cuts and grazes 

• Splinters

• Foreign bodies in eyes and ears 

• Minor burns and scalds 

• Blows to the head that did NOT involve loss of consciousness 

• Minor surgery procedures 

Family Planning and Maternity Care

All the doctors and many of the nurses are trained in family planning, and we offer a coil-fitting service. The morning-after pill is also readily available. 

Our community midwives run ante-natal clinics, and refer pregnant patients to their GPs as necessary. Patients having home births will receive visits from their GPs to undertake new baby checks. 

Teenage Health

The practice runs a service called Tic-Tac which provides health advice at Callington Community College every lunchtime during term time. Children attending the college (including pre-teenagers) can attend a confidential drop-in centre for advice. This service is also open to those who are not patients of the practice 

Medication Monitoring

We provide a medication-monitoring service for patients on certain drugs such as Warfarin and specific drugs for severe arthritis or skin problems. Your doctor will advise you if this is necessary, and will explain how you will be monitored. 

Immunisations and Travel Vaccinations

We offer a full range of vaccinations and immunisations, from those for young babies through to adults travelling abroad or those needing protection against ‘flu. Yellow Fever immunisations are available at Callington Health Centre. Please note that there may be charges for certain immunisations for travellers. More information on travel vaccinations can be found on the above tab.

Our Nursing Team offer a huge array of services meaning you often do not need to see a Doctor:

Practice Nurses

• Chronic disease management (asthma, COPD (emphysema), diabetes)
• Contraception 
• Dressings 
• Ear syringing 
• Immunisations 
• Injections 
• Minor injuries 
• Removal of stitches 
• Smears 
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Verrucas, Athletes Foot, Nappy Rash
• Head Lice, Threadworms

Healthcare Assistants

• Blood pressure checks and 24-hour blood-pressure monitors
• Blood tests
• Some dressings (please enquire with receptionist)
• ECGs 
• New patient examinations 
• Swabs (wounds, eyes, throats) 
• Urine tests
• Stitch and clip removal
• Flu and pneumonia injections
• Healthy Living Advice (stop smoking etc)

Assistant Practitioners

All of the Healthcare Assistant duties and in addition:

• Spirometry
• NHS health checks
• B12 injections
• Ear syringe
• Diabetic foot checks

Doctor, Nurse , or Healthcare Assistant?

When you speak with a receptionist at the Surgery you will usually be asked what your appointment is for. This is to help in guiding you to the correct practitioner. The Surgery employs a range of well qualified staff and you can often be seen by a Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner more quickly than a Doctor. This can also free up valuable GP time for patients whose needs necessitate a GP appointment.

Please have a look at the information under 'Nursing Services' and also 'Staff' to see who is most appropriate for you to see.

Travel Vaccinations

Please note that our travel clinics are held on Thursday afternoons (alternating between our Callington and Gunnislake sites). This clinic is only available by pre-booking and will require a 30 minute appointment for each patient. A completed travel form must be available at the time of booking your appointment (we are only able to see patients for travel advice and vaccinations for a maximum of 4 destinations).

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. Please ensure you complete the Travel Questionnaire online.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

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

• Passport signing

• 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.

Tests & Results

Blood Tests

Blood test appointments: Mon Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri - 8.30am-12.30pm.

Laboratory Specimens

Specimens must be left before 12.30pm and all bottles must be clearly labelled and sealed in a plastic bag.

Test and X-ray Results 

Your doctor will review your test result and contact you should you need to be seen. You do not need to contact the practice unless your doctor advises you to do so. If your doctor asks you to telephone regarding your result please only do so after 10.00am.

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