Click link to see an A-Z Health Conditions on the NHS website 

 

ADHD Checklist

If you suspect that you/your child may have ADHD, we can provide information and start a referral process 

 

Annual Blood Test (formally your passport)

This clinic is by invitation via email or text and is now just a blood test appointment. You may be asked to bring a urine sample to your appointment in a clean plastic container. 

We also ask that you take your blood pressure in our waiting room. 

 

Asthma Questionnaire and advice

If you would like some advice regarding your asthma please book an appointment with a nurse via Rapid Health & Appointments

We have diabetic nurses at HMC, who make sure that your medication is correct for you. Annual reviews are conducted around the month of your birth and you will be invited. 

 

Autism and Neurodiversity in Children

If you suspect that you/your child may have Austism, we can provide information and start a referral process 

Please find linked below various resources available for Autisim and NeuroDiversity 

https://www.autism.org.uk/

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance 

https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/

 

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Exercises to help stop the dizzy spells are available for people suffering from BPPV. These exercises are known as Brandt-Daroff exercises and the details can be found HERE.

 

Blood Pressure

Come visit our in-house "Health Kiosk" where you can record your blood pressure. It is easy to use and in reception

General information about NHS Blood Pressure can be found on this link

 

BMI Calculator 

A higher BMI increases the chance of developing long-term conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. BMI score is a broadly used test for determining body mass catergories. To do this you need to know your height and weight. Please visit NHS BMI 

 

Breast Cancer Screening/Mammograms

Breast screening is for women with no symptoms. It uses an X-ray called a mammogram to detect cancers too small to see or feel. Invitations will be sent to you (not by us, its external). In the UK, the NHS routinely invites women aged 50 to 70 every three years. Please visit our Breast Screening page for further information

 

Have you found a lump?

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/

 

Bowel Cancer Screening/FIT test/Stool

If you're aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP, you'll automatically get a bowel cancer screening home test kit (FIT kit) through the post every 2 years. If you're aged 75 or over, you can call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060 every 2 years to ask for the test. https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/ 

If you have been sent a FIT test - See this guide on how to complete https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-kit-how-to-use/nhs-bowel-cancer-screening-fit-kit-instructions

At any age, if you concerned in a change of bowel movements, please do not hestitate tocontact us about this via Rapid Health & Appointments

 

Cervical Screening

You will be booked with one of our female nurses who are trained in cervical smear tests. If can opt to have a chaperone attending 

 

Cholesterol

Below are a couple resources that patients with High Cholesterol may find useful. 

www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/healthy-eating/what-is-a-healthy-diet 

www.patient.info/heart-health/high-cholesterol

For diet advice https://patient.info/features/diet-and-nutrition/low-fat-diet-sheet 

 

Contraception 

Please visit Contraception - NHS for more information on the different types of contraception.

A nurse appointment can be booked to discuss, and action your choice

 

COPD Questionnaire and advice

If you would like some advice regarding your COPD please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/living-with/  If you are having non-urgent issues regarding your COPD, please request an appointment with the nurse via Rapid Health & Appointments

 

COVID

If you suspect you have COVID, please do not visit the surgery.  Please see our Covid for information on vaccinations and long covid symptoms

 

Dental Emergencies

We do not offer routine dentistry. If you have an emergency visit Emergency Dental Care page to find out where can help

 

Dementia 

Concerned about yourself, a family member or friend? Follow the link for information for people living with Dementia https://www.dementiaguidance.co.uk/  For information and free benefits and services.

*Available in most of the UK and no formal diagnosis required

 

Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)

If you have a skin lesion that you think may need minor surgery, e.g mole or cyst then please click HERE and complete the questionnaire. You may email this back to us or print it and post it to us. 

 

Diabetes 

Diabetes is a chronic condition where your body either cannot produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it makes. This causes sugar (glucose) to build up in your blood. The two main types are Type 1 (an autoimmune disease) and Type 2 (often linked to lifestyle and insulin resistance)

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/ 

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ 

We have diabetic nurses at HMC, who make sure that your medication is correct for you. Annual reviews are conducted around the month of your birth and you will be invited. 

 

Diet

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/ for tips on healthy choices

 

Ear wax 

Build up of ear wax a common issue that can affect anyone. Please click on this link for information: Earwax Guidance

If the advice on the sheet doesn't work after a few weeks, you can then seek further help from us. Please request an appointment with the nurse to check your ears via Rapid Health & Appointments

 

Exercise

Exercise is so important for your physical wellbeing. It is recommended to exercise for 30 minutes per day. You should include muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week - but there are many fun ways to achieve this - please see our Exercise page for more details

NHS Physical Activity Guidelines

 

Free NHS Health Check 

Please click this page Horsham District Wellbeing health check for more information and to find out how to book this

 

Hearing concerns 

If you are struggling with your hearing we can refer you to Specsavers or Scrivens.

If you already have hearing aids, please contact your provider if you need help with them

 

Health Kiosk

Our self-service kiosk allows you enter Blood Pressure, HRT review and Pill Check data without seeing a nurse. It is located in reception

 

Heart Age

To learn about your NHS Heart Age please use this link

 

Horsham Wellbeing Hub / Weight Off

Our local Wellbeing Hub is Horsham, they offer a range of services from alcohol diabetes. Please visit our page Horsham District Wellbeing Hub for more.  You can also visit their website https://horsham.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/ 

 

Infected Blood

If you had a blood transfusion before 1996, there's a chance you may have been given infected blood. This could mean you were infected with Hepatitis C. Today, all blood donated in the UK is screened using very rigorous safety standards and testing to protect both donors and patients. Please see our Infected Blood page

 

Live Well 

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/ 

 

Mental Health 

It is not easy having a conversation about your deepest feelings – but it is always okay to ask for help.

Book an appointment to speak to your GP if you’re

• Worrying more than usual
• Finding it hard to enjoy life
• Not sleeping or find that your mental state is affecting your physical health in any way
• Having thoughts and feelings that are difficult to cope with, and that are having an impact on your day-to-day life.
• Having suicidal thoughts

Adults - Please see this link for crisis numbers Mental Health

Children & Teens - Please see this link Mental Health for Young Persons

 

Mole self-assessment

If you are concerned about a Mole, please check this website first https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/moles/  

If you would like an assessment by a GP, please submit a Rapid Health & Appointments for an appointment 

 

MSK/Physiotherapy

We are fortunate to have Ryan, our First Contact Physio who can assess, triage and refer those with muscle, tendons, liagments and bones concerns. Please see our page NHS PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE 

 

Nitazenes and Naloxone

Nitazenes are a class of highly potent synthetic opioids, often significantly stronger than fentanyl, that are increasingly found as contaminants in the UK illicit drug supply. 

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and is effective for treating nitazene exposure

For more information please click Nitazenes and Naloxone

 

PSA Blood Test

A Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA protein in your blood. Elevated levels are often a prompt to investigate symptoms related to the prostate, such as an enlarged prostate, inflammation (prostatitis), or prostate cancer

For more information, visit PSA test - NHS 

 

Respiratory

If you are experiencing shortness of breath, please dial 999 immediately

Please see our Respiratory page for general information and links to services

 

Self Care Forum

This charity have produced a number of fact sheets for common ailments as a means of helping people to learn when it’s safe to self care and when they should seek medical assistance. They have been produced with patient and professional input and reviewed by GP experts in the given topics. The fact sheets can be found https://www.selfcareforum.org/fact-sheets/ 

 

Stoma Care 

Please click Stoma Care Guide - created for people living with a Stoma. The Olive Tree Charity also run a support group for those with Stomas, for more information please visit: Stoma Support Group.pdf

If you are running out of stoma bags/supplies, please contact your supplier. We are unable to issue these at the practice

 

Vaccination Clinics

Please see our vaccination page, for all ages Vaccinations

We usually run vaccination clinics in Spring and Winter, we will send invites if and when you are eligable. Criteria changes all the time and our records update accordingly. If you are not eligable for a vaccination here at HMC, you can request this at your local pharmacy, which you may need to pay for

 

Weight Management

If you would like advice on how to manage your weight, either over or underweight then please click https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/ 

Visit our Weight Management page to see 

For weight loss treatments on the NHS, you must meet a criteria. Please submit a Rapid Health & Appointments request if you think you are eligable