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Clinics
Special ClinicsAntenatal Clinic Midwife-run clinic. New patients must have a positive pregnancy test from the hospital and book in at reception for their first appointment, which is usually at the patient's home address. Afterwards subsequent appointments will be on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings at Cudworth Health Centre. Asthma Clinic Primarily for newly diagnosed asthmatics or those having problems, these are run by the practice nurse. Diabetic Clinic All diabetic patients in the practice are offered an annual review check. Patients should attend the healthcare support worker for blood tests and the local optician for a free routine eye check before their clinic appointment. CHD Clinic These are run by the practice nurse and GP for any patient with a history or a family history of heart problems. We can perform our own ECGs in the practice with instant printed results. Minor Surgery Clinic This clinic is run by Dr Khan and the practice nurse. Your doctor will advise you if one of the minor surgery procedures available at this clinic is appropriate for your condition. This clinic is run on Thursdays. Acupuncture Clinic This clinic is run by Dr Athale. He will advise if you could benefit from this procedure. Well Baby/Child Development Clinic These are held every Monday and run by the health visitors and GPs. Travel Clinic This is run by the practice nurses and gives advice regarding immunisations, medication and general health precautions. We are also a registered yellow fever clinic. Family planning Clinic This is run by the practice nurse and the GP. All methods of contraception are available through the practice although any method requiring a procedure to be carried out needs to be discussed with the doctor or the nurse so that arrangements can be made. Stop Smoking Clinic For help and advice on stopping smoking, please ring Barnsley smoking cessation service on 01226 288540. They are open Monday to Thursday from 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. Physiotherapy, Chiropody, Dietary, Dental and District Nursing services are all provided by the PCT.
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