Research
Primrose Bank Medical Centre is actively involved in clinical research this helps improve understanding regarding the management and treatment of various medical conditions. From time to time you may be asked by a member of our clinical team whether you would be interested in participating in a trial or study.
All clinical research carried out at Primrose Bank Medical Centre is thoroughly checked and approved by ethical committees which ensure that it is appropriate and safe to perform. Your participation is entirely voluntary and can be withdrawn by yourself at any time without explanation required.
You are under no obligation to participate in any research project.
Child Immunisations – Baby Clinic
Baby Clinics are held every Tuesday morning with the Nurse at Primrose Bank only. Appointments are offered from the Practice.
Your child’s first appointment, approx 8 weeks, will consist of the 1st set of vaccinations administered by the Nurse followed by Dr Mashar conducting the 1st development check. Your next appointment for the 2nd immunisations (at 3months old) can be made at this time, and like wise for the 3rd immunisations (at 4 months old) when attending for the 2nd set.
Children requiring their 1 year and Pre-School Booster (3.5 years old) immunisations will be contacted by telephone – so always ensure we have up to date contact telephone numbers.
If you have moved into the area and your child has already had some of the scheduled immunisations but not all, please bring your child’s book into surgery so we may copy and upload the immunisations already given and get them into the recall system for their next ones.
Please note we have baby changing facilities but we cannot dispose of soiled nappies.
Minor surgery
e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) – provided in-house.
Minor Surgery is performed at Primrose Bank. Appointments are booked after consultation with a GP in the first instance.
Chronic Disease Management
Asthma, COPD, CHD, Hypertension and Diabetes all require annual reviews. A blood test prior to the review appointment will be required for Diabetic, CHD and Hypertension. We usually send out pre booked appointments. If you cannot attend the appointment that we have selected for you then please contact the surgery as soon as possible to re-arrange.
Travel Vaccinations
If you are travelling abroad it is best to check you are up to date with all the necessary vaccinations. We have a travel assessment form which will need completing for each person travelling, the Nurse will check your record and advise if any vaccinations are required. The receptionist will contact you to book an appointment, once the Nurse has completed her checks, please be patient – as at times she does have a lot to check through. If you have not heard from us after a weeks time, then please feel free to contact us.
Cervical Cytology
As part of the National Screening Programme all ladies who are registered with a GP automatically receive an invite from NHS England for a cervical smear test. Ladies between the ages of 25-49 will be invited every 3 years, and ladies between the ages of 50-64 are invited every 5 years. When you receive your first letter please contact the surgery and we can book an appointment at a time convenient to your self. A 2nd invite letter will be sent by NHS England if no tests have been recorded. The surgery will then invite you a 3rd time if no tests have been recorded. Please keep your address and telephone number up to date at the surgery.
Blood Tests
Blood tests are usually booked first thing in the morning, we have separate clinics for these appointments.
