Overton Park Surgery - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

Overton Park Surgery
Overton Park Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire, GL50 3BP
Tel: 01242 580511

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OUR PHONE SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE ON SATURDAYS - IF YOU WISH TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL DURING WEEK DAYS

OPENING TIMES

Please note our Surgery opening times have
changed as from 1st December 2008:

Mondays and Thursday we are open from 8:30am until 7:30pm.
Wednesdays we are open from 8:30am until 6:30pm.
Tuesdays and Fridays we are open at 7:30am closing at 6:30pm.
We will also be open on two Saturdays during the month from 9:00am until 11:00am.

**HEALTH VISITORS DROP-IN CLINIC**
Please note that from 01.07.2009 there will no longer be a drop-in clinic. You should instead book an appointment between 9:40am and 11:30am.

Prescription telephone line
Please note that the prescription phone line was closed from the 2nd June 2008. Please take advantage of the online repeat prescription ordering service - details below.

Travel Vaccination Charges
Please note our new travel vaccination charges - see the link under Practice Information on our homepage for info.

Out of Hours
During the overnight and weekend hours, if you require medical attention, you should ring the Out-of-Hours telephone number (08454 220220).

Home Visits
Telephone: Cheltenham 580511 (press 3). Patients whose illness prevents them from coming to the Surgery, can be visited in their own homes. However, on average, seeing you at home takes four times as long as seeing you in the Surgery, so please come along if you can.

Online Prescriptions
Order prescriptions online and book appointments via our Emis Access system. You must register in the practice for this service.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Brain damaged girl awarded £7.3m

A girl left severely brain damaged by complications after her premature birth is awarded £7.3m.

'Promising' pancreas cancer drug

Scientists report promising results for an experimental pancreatic cancer drug treatment.

Manager resigns amid staff strike

A manager at Swindon's Great Western Hospital resigns prior to a 24-hour strike by support workers.

PIP implant women meet minister

Women with breast implants which have been linked to a health scare are to meet Scotland's Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon.

Lansley heckled by NHS protesters

David Cameron says there are "myths we need to bust" after Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is heckled by protesters before a meeting on NHS changes.

Doctors warn over alcohol deaths

Failure to reform alcohol laws could lead to 210,000 preventable deaths in England and Wales in the next 20 years, doctors warn.

Mother's tears at death inquiry

The mother of one of five children whose deaths are being investigated by a public inquiry broke down as details of her son's final hours were discussed.

Health Protection Agency

Level 2 cold weather alert 17 February 2012

The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next two to three days there is a 60% chance of temperatures in the North East and North West regions.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics

Services

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Clinics

Antenatal

pregnant10 We have a Community Midwife, who attends the Surgery weekly and runs the Antenatal Clinic. This clinic is on Wednesdays between 12.30pm-3:45pm.

Appointments for the Antenatal Clinic need to be prebooked with the Receptionist.

Baby

Our Health Visitors run a Baby Clinic on Wednesday mornings between 9.30am and 11.30am. Please telephone the Surgery to book an appointment.

Childhood Vaccination Clinics

The Practice Nurses run the Child Vaccination Clinics and these are held on Wednesdays between 9.30am-11.10am and on Thursday afternoons between 12 noon and 1.20pm. Appointments for the Vaccination Clinic will be sent out when baby and pre-school booster vaccinations are due.

Contraception

The surgery offers contraceptive coil and implanon fittings. Please make an appointment with the doctor should you wish to discuss these.
Appointments for these procedures need to be made at the surgery and not over the internet.

Cryotherapy

Dr Morgan runs the Cryotherapy Clinic, (freezing of warts, etc. using liquid nitrogen). The clinic is held every other week, on Monday afternoons. The clinic is by appointment and you will need a referral from your GP.

If you would like to find out more about Cryotherapy treatment, please make an appointment to see your GP.

Medical Review Clinics

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The Medical Review Clinics are organised by our Nurse Practitioner Tracey Moore and are on an appointment basis only. These clinics help patients to manage their chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgery is available at the Practice for procedures such as excisions, incisions, aspiration and cutting and these are performed by Doctors Nelson, Wilson, Copps and Morgan. Joint injections are performed by Doctors Nelson, Moliver and Morgan.

Family Planning

A full and confidential family planning service is available at the Surgery for women of all ages.

If you require emergency contraception, please ask to see the Doctor urgently.

Acupuncture

Dr Sarah Moliver offers a few Acupuncture appointments each week. The number of Acupuncture appointments is limited. Attendance for one of these specialised appointments is therefore strictly by referral from Dr Moliver or one of the other GPs.

If you would like to find out more about these Acupuncture appointments, please make an appointment to see Dr Moliver (during one of Dr Moliver's routine surgeries).

Flu

injection1 The Flu Clinics run during October and November every year. Influenza vaccinations are available to anyone who thinks they may be at risk.

The At Risk categories are:-

Over 65 years of age
Diabetics
Asthmatics on steroids or have been hosipitalised with this condition
Anyone suffering from heart problems/disease
Immuno-suppressed patients
Any other chronic medical problem
Patients living in residential/nursing homes
Pregnant women
Patients who are carers

For those unable to travel to the surgery, the Doctor, District Nurse or our Nurse for the Care of the Elderly may be able to offer you the vaccination in your own home.

Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomist (from Cheltenham General Hospital) runs a daily clinic at the Surgery.

The times of the Phlebotomy clinics are as follows:-

Monday 1.40 - 2.25pm
Tuesday 1.40 - 2.25pm
Wednesday 1.40 - 2.25pm
Thursday 12 noon - 1.25pm
Friday 1.40 -2.25pm

Stop Smoking appointments

If you would like help with giving up smoking, please ask for an appointment with one of our Practice Nurses or Health Care Assistant.

Services

Blood Tests

blood_tests_4 A phlebotomy clinic is held every day (Monday to Friday) at the Surgery in the early afternoon.

You can book an appointment in the Phlebotomy Clinic for most types of blood tests apart from fasting blood tests and some INR blood tests.

Fasting Blood Tests

If you need a fasting blood test, please book an appointment with an HCA (Health Care Assistant).

For a fasting blood test, you should have nothing to eat or drink APART FROM WATER from 14 hours prior to your test.

INR Blood Tests

It is possible to book an INR blood test with either an HCA or Practice Nurse anytime during opening hours. We process our own INR testing in-house and are therefore able to give you your result before you leave the surgery.

X-Rays

If your doctor has referred you to the Radiology Department at the hospital for an x-ray, the Radiology Department will notify you directly of your appointment time.

Test and X-Ray Results

If your test result is normal, the practice will not normally notify you. However if you would like to ring the surgery to check on any test results, please ring the Surgery Enquiries telephone number (01242 580511) after 3pm in the afternoon Monday - Friday.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgery is available at the Practice for procedures such as excisions, incisions, aspiration and cutting and these are performed by Doctors Nelson, Wilson, Copps and Morgan. Joint injections are performed by Doctors Nelson and Moliver.

Physio Direct

physio5 Have you got a back, neck, joint or soft tissue problem? You do not necessarily need to see your GP first. To discuss your problem with a Physiotherapist at Cheltenham General Hospital telephone:

Physio Direct on 08454 222507 Available Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. This service is not available for children.

Children's Physio Direct (0-16 years - 16-19 in full time education)
Children, Young People, Parents/Guardian - do you need Physiotherapy advice?
Telephone: 01452 891409 Open: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday - Friday (except Bank Holidays)

OVERTON PARK SURGERY VACCINATION CHARGES

HEPATITIS B – (for occupational or travel reasons)
£35 per dose (normally 3 doses required)
Blood test £10

RABIES
£58 per dose (normally 3 doses required)

MENINGITIS ACW & Y
£60

JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
Private prescription required – no charge

MALARONE TABLETS (anti-malarial)
Adults £3 per tablet
Paediatric £1 per tablet

YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION
£50 for one dose including international certifcate.
Replacement certificates £20

TRAVEL PACKS
£17

These prices are effective from February 2011