Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. We provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups, and communities; enhancing health and reducing health inequalities through a proactive, universal service for all children 0-19 years and for vulnerable populations targeted according to need. We also lead the delivery of the healthy child programme which is an offer of health, growth and developmental reviews at regular intervals throughout childhood.
Families can find out about our services and how to contact us here – Children & Young People (0-19) – Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
All questions about your child’s health and/or development are welcome, and no question is too “basic”.
We are here to support you.
We particularly recommend this for patients with heart, chest or kidney disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases. It is also recommended for elderly people and residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact reception in late September for details.
There are several services such as taxi and HGV medicals, private insurance forms etc, which are not covered under the NHS. We are not obliged to provide these services. We do however offer this service as a ‘no priority’ service and you will therefore be asked to pay the relevant fee in advance of your appointment. Please note that if you do not attend, or arrive late for this appointment, you will still be expected to pay for it as this is not NHS-funded work.
Screening for cervical cytology (smears), as well as blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes is offered. Cytology is by invite only.
All the doctors are trained in family planning and can advise on and supply the full range of contraception methods.
We can offer emergency contraception for up to 72 hours after the event, and sometimes even longer if using the coil (IUCD). However, please seek advice from the practice nurse or doctor as soon as possible.
Alternatively you can contact Orchard Health Centre
During normal surgery hours.
Diabetic patients are seen by the practice nurse or ACP.
The diabetic clinic is held weekly. Patients are invited to attend every 6 -12 months for review.
Other routine appointments are arranged as necessary, and the care of some patients is shared between the GP and the diabetes specialist nurse at the Horton General Hospital.
It is hoped that with regular support our diabetic patients’ understanding of the condition can be increased and control improved.
Asthma patients are seen by our asthma nurse for review in any of their routine surgery sessions. The check-up includes an initial asthma assessment, education, monitoring as required, checking inhaler technique and self-management planning.
It is beneficial to review children’s asthma as recommended by the GP. Adults should be reviewed annually as a matter of course.
