The West Wight Medical Practice

CLINICS

Leg Ulcer Clinic

The Leg Ulcer Clinic mainly specialises in compression bandaging as a form of treatment for leg ulcers. It is run by the district and practice nurses and is held weekly at the Health Centre. Initial assessment is undertaken to determine whether this form of treatment is suitable for individual patients.

Well Leg Clinic

The Well Leg Clinic aims to promote the ‘healthy legs’ for those individuals who suffer from venous disease which may put them at risk of developing leg ulcers. Follow-up care is also offered to those individuals who have experienced leg ulcers in the past. It is a joint venture between the district and practice nurses and is held weekly at the the Health Centre.

Asthma

The asthma clinic is open to all asthmatic patients. Your doctor may refer you, but you are also able to book your own appointments.

The aim of the clinic is to help diagnose asthma and to educate patients about their asthma. It is run by Practice Nurses who have undergone extra training in respiratory diseases. They are able to help to find the right medication ot control symptoms. They can also identify patients with poor control of the condition, help them to self-manage their asthma and thereby improve their quality of life.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinic

If you have emphysema, chronic bronchitis or chronic asthma, the specially trained nurses at the clinic can help you manage your symptoms and find the best treatment to help with breathlessness, cough and wheeze. They are able to do lung function testing to find out how much lung function has been lost and then aim your treatment at that level, to help improve your quality of life.

Diabetes

Most diabetics are cared for by the practice, rather than being referred to the hospital. We hold weekly clinics for annual and general reviews run by two of our GPs, both of whom have specialist training undertaken the Warwick course in diabetes care. We hold a weekly clinic led by a diabetic nurse who assesses results and advises on medication and insulin changes, diet and lifestyle. As part of the annual review, an appointment will be made to see the podiatrist, and a retinal screening appointment will be offered. We have close links to the diabetic service at St. Mary's Hospital and offer a combined service with some patients having shared care between Brookside and the hospital. Patients are referred to the hospital service where necessary.

No Smoking Clinic

This is aimed at helping patients to give up smoking.
Treatment, monitoring and advice are available.
Ask for details and an appointment at reception.

Coronary Heart Disease Clinic

There is a regular coronary heart disease clinic held by a practice nurse. Patients with problems such as angina, heart attack or cardiac surgery will be invited to attend. Risk factors are monitored, and lifestyle discussed.

Children's Immunisation Clinic

The practice nurses hold clinics for children and babies. Appointments can be made at reception or by invitation.

Antenatal and Postnatal Clinics

These are by appointment with your own doctor or midwife.

Family Planning

By arrangement with your own GP or our Nurse Practitioner at the weekly nurse-led “Drop-In” Family Planning Clinic at Brookside, Wednesdays 5.00-6.00pm.

Minor Operations and ECGs

Please discuss these with your own doctor.

Flu Vaccination

We recommend that anyone with heart or chest trouble or diabetes, and everyone over the age of 65 should have a vaccination every Autumn to prevent flu.

Posters are displayed in the surgery waiting rooms and clinics advertised in the local press. Pneumococcal vaccination helps prevent pneumonia in vulnerable groups and lasts for 10 years.

Travel Abroad

Our practice nurses are available to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. Do plan ahead and make an appointment. Please note: Yellow Fever immunisation has to be done at a designated centre.

Blood Tests

We offer a limited service to elderly and infirm patients, by appointment. Patients are encouraged to attend the Pathology Department at St. Mary's Hospital if possible, between 7.30am and 3.45pm except the first Wednesday of every month when the department will not open until 8.30am (staff training).

Smear results and blood test results may be given by phone Monday to Friday at Brookside, or on request at Yarmouth. Please allow five working days for results of all tests.