Clinics - Brynderwen & Minster Surgeries

The surgeries offer a full range of clinics and have facilities for carrying out minor surgery.

Family Planning

Is available throughout the week during normal surgery hours. We also hold a nurse led family planning clinic for all patients every Thursday evening at Brynderwen from 3.30p.m. to 6.00p.m. and every Tuesday evening at Minster Road from 3.00p.m. to 5.30p.m. No appointment is necessary for this Clinic. All aspects of Family Planning can be discussed and the appropriate advice given.

Phlebotomy Clinics

Brynderwen Surgery

Monday a.m., Tuesday a.m., Wednesday a.m. and Thursday p.m., Friday a.m.

Minster Surgery

Tuesday a.m., and Friday a.m.

Child Development Clinic

Eight week and eight month child development checks are carried out by a Doctor and the Health Visitor by appointment.

Child Immunisation Clinic

These are held weekly for all children in the Practice.

Other Services - Brynderwen and Minster Surgeries

Minor Surgery

Is performed at the surgery, and is discussed with the Doctor first.

Cervical Smears

We suggest that cervical smears are done every three years, generally from the age of 20-64. However, younger women may also be eligible. If you feel your appointment is overdue, please check with the Practice Nurse.

Health Advice

We are also very happy to offer you advice in specific areas, namely high blood pressure, asthma, stopping smoking, diet and stress. However, we are always prepared to look at other areas subject to demand. You only have to ask.

Antenatal and Postnatal Care

For the care of pregnant and nursing mothers, held in hours convenient to both parties. The Community Midwife holds clinics regularly, antenatal care will be shared by her and the Doctor.

Holiday Vaccinations

Advice and all holiday vaccinations are available from the Practice Nurse. Minster Surgery is also a Yellow Fever Centre.

Non-NHS Examinations

Medical examinations for special purposes e.g. elderly drivers, pre-employment, insurance medicals, etc can be arranged by appointment. A fee as recommended by the British Medical Association will be payable for these examinations.

Full details of all these services are available from Reception on request.