Preventative Care/Health Promotion

Health Promotion - General

The clinicians at this Practice are actively engaged in health promotion and disease prevention.
All patients will be offered routine health checks as part of our Health Promotion programme.
Registered patients aged 16 years to 74 years who have not seen a GP within a three year period, and patients aged 75 years and over who have not seen a GP in a 12-month period are eligible for a routine health check.
Please ring the surgery to make an appointment.

Child Health Surveillance

Assessment at eight weeks is offered by the Doctor at the Baby Clinic to ensure progress of a child's natural development.

Contraception/Family Planning

Doctors and Practice Nurses are able to advise on family planning and provide contraceptive care.

Immunisation/Travel Vaccinations

Children - We strongly recommend that you protect your child by immunisation. Only rarely, and in special circumstances, should immunisation be omitted.
The Doctors, Nurses and Health Visitors will be pleased to advise you at the Baby Clinic.
Adults - Some immunisations like Tetanus and Polio need repeating every few years.
Special immunisations may be required for travel abroad. The Practice Nurse will be happy to advise you on the latest travel immunisation recommendations depending on your destination. Please let us know your holiday destination at least one month before your date of travel.
The Practice is an authorised yellow fever vaccination centre

Maternity Care

If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to see your Doctor at least three months in advance for pre-conceptual advice.
If you are pregnant, please book an appointment with the Midwives who will discuss choices for antenatal care and delivery, including the possibility of Midwife-led care and home birth. Appointments can be booked at reception.

Minor Surgery

The Practice Doctors perform minor surgical procedures, such as removal of small cysts, skin lesions and joint injections. These can be carried out under local anaesthetic at the Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd Surgeries.

Non-NHS Examinations

The Practice undertakes medical examinations for such as insurance and HGV licences. Please telephone for an appointment giving as much notice as possible. There is a list of charges for these at reception.