What happens when you are referred by your GP to see a consultant Privately?
If your GP agrees that it is appropriate, they will write a referral letter and either send it to the Consultant that you have specified, or send the letter to you so that you can make arrangements. Click here for answers to your FAQs and the practice policy regarding Private Referrals.
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include:
The fees are based on the amount of work involved and also the professional liability the GP takes onboard, for example by signing a form. The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
The minor ailment scheme is designed to enable people with minor health conditions to access medicines and advice they would otherwise visit their doctor for. It allows patients to see a qualified health professional at a convenient and accessible location within their community, and means patients do not need to wait for a GP appointment or queue up for a valuable A&E slot with a non-urgent condition.
Ailments that may be treated under the scheme include:
The Minor Ailment Scheme increases the NHS resources by utilising pharmacists, with their extensive knowledge, in supporting GPs. This allows GPs to concentrate on the complex clinical needs of their patients and provides patients with a additional NHS professional resources that can confidentiality and quickly address their needs when suffering from minor ailments. Please ask at reception for more information and a list of participating pharmacies.
We provide treatment for adults (over 18 years) with musculoskeletal (muscles, joints and bones) and orthopaedic conditions or injuries as well as chronic pain. This includes:
Treatment may include :
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements and help determine what vaccinations are required.
This initial appointment should be made least six weeks before you travel. A second appointment will be required at least two weeks before you travel for you to receive the vaccinations and allow time for the vaccines to work.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
For further advice from the NHS regarding travel vaccinations please, click here.
Travel Health
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please complete a request using AskMyGP with as much details as possible and the nursing staff shall get in touch and inform you which vaccinations if any you require.
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.
Available at the surgery include:
Minor surgical procedures are carried out at the surgery by DR Herron Joint Injections are carried out at the surgery by DR Herron.
Provided by the community midwives who hold a clinic at Trafford General Hospital by appointment only.
Clinics are held weekly by appointment. The immunisations which children require and further information can be found at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations