Under the NHS General Medical Services contract, all surgeries must provide essential medical services. As well as these services, Featherstone Medical Practice also offers a number of extra NHS-qualifying services. You’ll find the full list of our NHS services below. We also offer a number of non-NHS services which can be found on our Non-NHS Services page
By offering the maximum possible number of services, we aim to give patients the best possible experience and outcomes.
Antenatal /Postnatal Maternity Services including Midwifery
These are held on alternate Tuesdays. Please make an appointment with reception.
Childhood Vaccinations Service
We hold regular child vaccination clinics and vaccinations by appointment. Speak to to reception to book and appointment for your child.
Chronic Disease Management including Asthma, Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Mental Health and Stroke and TIA
We do not have specialist clinics for the above. However, if you book an appointment mentioning that you need to be seen for one of these conditions the receptionist will book extra time for you if it is required.
Contraception Services including Emergency Contraception
Featherstone Medical Practice offers free contraception and family planning advice. Speak to your GP or Nurse for more information.
Family Planning and Preconception Advice
If you are looking to start a family and want advice our team of Family Planning nurses and doctors can help you with advice and referrals to other services.
Influenza (Flu) and Pnuemoccocal Vaccinations
Flu jabs are available at Featherstone Medical Practice. Anyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children and adults with an underlying health condition (particularly long-term heart or respiratory disease)
and children and adults with weakened immune systems are recommended to have the vaccine.
Mental Health Services
As well as physical health, your mental health is also important. Speak to your GP or receptionist about the range of services, treatments and advice we can offer to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing.
Minor Surgery
We hold a minor surgery clinic on the last Monday of each month. Please make an appointment with the doctor to discuss whether or not you may need minor surgery.
New Patient Health Checks
When you join the surgery we carry out a New Patient check to assess your health and wellbeing and discuss details of any ongoing conditions you may have. You can register online or over the phone.
Phlebotomy Service
If you need a blood test this can be carried out at Featherstone Medical Practice, for available times please speak to reception.
Post Surgical Wound Care Management
After you have had an operation you may need help with caring and cleaning your wound, we have a range of nurses and doctors who can help you with this.
Travel Vaccinations
Travelling abroad? You may need travel vaccinations or medication, these services often come with an additional cost. Speak to reception about travel clinics and appointments.
Well Man Clinic including Health MOT
The NHS now offers every man over 40 with a free health check, this is important and can help you stay healthy. Speak to reception to book your appointment.
Well Woman Clinic including Health MOT
The NHS now offers every woman over 40 with a free health check, this is important and can help you stay healthy. Speak to reception to book your appointment.