We offer the following services:
- Weight Management
- Minor Surgery
- Family Planning
- Contraception - including contraceptive implant & Coil
- Chilhood immunisations
- Baby immunisations and post natal check ups
- Flu & pneumonia vaccinations
- Holiday vaccinations
- Shingles vaccinations
- MMR
- Cervical screening
- Chlamydia screening age 15 to 24
- Echocardiogram
- Phlebotomy
Management of Chronic Conditions
Many conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, long term mental health problems and epilepsy require regular checks including medication reviews. The doctors and practice nurses are trained to manage these long term conditions. The practice has an annual recall system for these conditions offering clinical review with necessary follow up when clinically indicated.
Blood Tests
Blood tests can be done by appointment only. All registered patients and non-registered patients.
Please contact reception to book your appointment.
Please only book an appointment if the test has been requested by a clinician.
Should you have a fasting test then please let the receptionist know and they will try to book you in for an early morning appointment.
Other providers can be found by visiting: GP practices that provide a blood taking service
NHS Health Checks
The NHS Health Check programme aims to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and certain types of dementia. Everyone between the ages of 40 and 74, who has not already been diagnosed with one of these conditions or have certain risk factors, will be invited (once every five years) to have a check to assess their risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes and will be given support and advice to help them reduce or manage that risk
The check will take about 20 minutes, during which you will be asked some simple questions such as your family history and any medication you are currently taking. Your height, weight, age, sex and ethnicity will be recorded. Your blood pressure will also be taken and a simple blood test will be carried out to check your cholesterol level.
After the check you’ll be taken through your results and be offered personalised advice on how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Once you receive an invitation, please contact the surgery to book an appointment for your free NHS health check.
Rochester Primary Care Network (PCN)
Rochester Primary Care Network is formed of 4 practices:
- Thorndike Medical Centre
- City Way Surgery
- Castle Medical Practice
- Borstal Village Surgery
This provides enhanced services for the area covered by the PCN and we are pleased to advise that the PCN provide support by way of extended hour’s clinic.