Clinics & Services
We run a range of clinics. For an appointment or further details, please call on (01409) 253692.
Family Planning
This clinic provides support and advice about family planning, contraception and safer sex to both women and men. From 1st April 2016 we are no longer able to provide contraceptive implants and coil insertions. Coil removals can still be arranged for patients.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD)
Friday 2pm-4pm
Led by our nursing team, this clinic provides advice, support and health monitoring for patients diagnosed with a respiratory disease.
Women's Health
Thursday 2-4pm
Covers all aspects of women's health, smears, breast care, weight checks etc.
Asthma
Thursday & Friday 4pm-5.30pm
Asthma sufferers can attend this clinic for advice and support from our nurses who specialise in asthma care.
Diabetes
Wednesday 9:00am–5:30pm
Led by our nursing team, this clinic offers advice and general health check-ups to patients diagnosed with diabetes.
Leg Clinic
Tuesday 8.40am-12.20pm
This clinic offers a 20 minute appointment with our Health Care Assistants to patients who need their legs regularly treated - including ulcer dressings, creaming and washing.
Childhood Immunisation
Tuesday 1.30 - 3pm
Babies are invited to attend this clinic to receive their childhood immunisations.
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Monday 2pm-4:30pm
CHD sufferers can attend this clinic for advice, support and health monitoring from our nurses who specialise in CHD care.
Bone Health
Patients prone to bone breaks are invited to have a fracture risk assessment with a member of the health care team. This is a 20 minute appointment to provide patients with advice and guidance aimed at minimizing the risk of further fractures. Please bring your questionnaire with you.
Diet Advice
General dietary advice is available. Speak to the practice nurses for more information
Stroke
Thursday 2pm-3:30pm
This clinic is run by the practice nursing team, who in liaison with the district nursing team and GPs provide support and health monitoring for those patients who have suffered a stroke.
Travel
Tuesday 5pm-6pm
Advice and immunisations are available for those travelling to other countries.
We are unable to offer travel appointments within four weeks of travel therefore we suggest that you contact MASTA Travel (Plymouth) clinic if you are travelling within the next four weeks. Tel: 0330 100 4288 or 01752 205556.
Antenatal
Our midwifery team are based at Holsworthy Hospital and can be contacted on 01409 259650.
INFECTION CONTROL DECLARATION
At Holsworthy Medical centre we expect all staff to comply with infection control policies and procedures.