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We offer all patients over the age of 75 years an annual health check. This will be carried out by the health assistant/health visitor/district nurse and can take place either in the clinic or in the home. We are interested in your general well being and how you cope in your own home. Basic health checks including blood pressure, pulse and a specimen of urine will be undertaken at the visit and thereafter you will be contacted yearly for follow up checks although this can be arranged sooner if necessary. Referral to other Support services can also be offered if required.
We will contact you and arrange this visit.
Pre-school children will be invited to attend clinics at 8 weeks, 8 months, 2 years and 4 years of age for developmental progress and surveillance checks.
These clinics provide an opportunity for parents to
The above checks are performed by a health visitor or doctor. The 8 week appointment is combined with the first primary immunisation. The other reviews provide an opportunity to encourage/remind parents about the current immunisation schedule for the under fives age group.
These clinics are by appointment only.
Why do I.H.D. clinics exist? The aim is to provide the best possible advice and treatment to patients who have Ischaemic Heart Disease thereby helping to prevent future problems.
What happens at an I.H.D. Clinic? Cholesterol levels measured Medication reviewed Urine tested Blood pressure measured Weight checked Lifestyle Information and advice given
Who Attends an I.H.D. Clinic? All patients who have suffered any form of Ischaemic heart disease, such as high blood pressure, heart attack, peripheral vascular disease, or have undergone coronary artery bypass surgery.
When do Patients Attend I.H.D. Clinics? Usually once a year, alternating between GP and nursing team ( Health Visitor or District Nursing Sister)
Where does the I.H.D. Clinic take place? Alternates yearly between doctors surgery and Westhill Clinic.
How do I get Involved? You will be sent an appointment giving details of when and where to attend and what to bring with you.
The Midwifery team provide ante-natal care for all pregnant women at the practice from their booking visit at approximately 10 weeks until the end of their pregnancy.
We do this by providing support by telephone for Mums who wish to ask about minor concerns, and encouraging participation in ante natal classes both for first time Mums and for experienced Mums wishing a refresher.
We also undertake post natal care by the support and encouragement of families with new babies following discharge from the hospital until the baby is about 10 days old, liaising with the health visitors and GPs as necessary
The aim of the programme is to provide parents with advice, knowledge and support on the normal behaviour issues encountered in the under fives age group.
The programme consists of seven sessions that are led by health visitors. Community education and social work department staff also participates in some of these sessions. The size of the group is approximately six to eight parents. It gives an informal environment for parental support and discussion.
Topics discussed are:
The group
At present sessions are held on Tuesday mornings 9.30am - 11.30am. A crèche is provided for children of parents attending the sessions. For dates and further information please contact the health visitors at the clinic. Tel. 744000/746985