Clinics and Services
Care Navigator
Our Care Navigators work with the GP to ensure you are directed to the most appropriate professional to manage your care. Our care navigators are also members of the reception team.
Care Co-Ordinator
Our Care Co-Ordinator is a non-medical member of the team. Her role is to support you if you have complex needs and would benefit from assistance navigating health and social care services.
General Practitioner (GP)
GPs have distinct expertise and experience in providing whole person medical care. GPs work in, connect with and lead multidisciplinary teams that care for people and their families.
Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Our Nurse Practitioner can assess and prescribe for many different health conditions and minor illnesses. She can order tests and make a referral to a specialist. If you need an urgent appointment, you will most likely be seen by the ANP.
Practice Nurse
If you have a medical condition that requires monitoring, you may be invited at least annually to see our highly experienced practice nurse. Our practice nurse also provides care and support to vulnerable and housebound patients
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Our experienced health care assistant performs health checks and offers lifestyle interventions aimed at preventing long term conditions. She also performs ECG’s, administers flu and pneumonia vaccines.
Treatment Room
You can attend our treatment room for minor injuries, dressings, removal of sutures, injections, vaccinations, smear testing and contraception advice and monitoring.
Immunisations
We deliver immunisations for travel, childhood immunisations and seasonal immunisations.
Baby Clinic
Your child may be invited to attend this clinic if they require a new baby health check or childhood immunisations. Please note for legal reasons your child must attend with a parent.
Travel Health
If you are travelling abroad, you can receive your travel vaccinations in our treatment room clinic. You will need to complete a travel form before you arrange your appointment, you can collect the form from the practice or download it from our website. Please hand your completed form into our reception, you will be asked to call back within a few days to find out whether you require any vaccinations, you can then make your appointment. Please note: some vaccinations and all malaria medications are subject to a fee.
Cryotherapy and Minor Surgery
If you feel you would benefit from removal of a lesion, mole or wart please contact us to discuss whether this can be removed in our minor surgery clinic.
Joint Injections
If you feel you would benefit from a joint injection (steroid injection), the doctor or the physiotherapist can assess whether you would be suitable for this treatment.
Warfarin monitoring
If you are taking Warfarin, you may be able to obtain your monitoring at the practice, subject to being agreed by the doctor and your current provider.
First Contact Physiotherapy
If you have a musculoskeletal problem, you can be assessed by a PCN first contact physiotherapist. They can provide a diagnosis, refer you for further tests or to a specialist and recommend treatment.
Mental Health Practitioner
If you need support with your mental health the doctor can assess whether you would benefit from referral to our PCN mental health practitioner
Associate Psychological Practitioner (APP)
Our PCN Associate Psychological Practitioner offers structured brief intervention for low level mental health difficulties. The doctor can assess whether you would benefit from this service.
Social Care Prescriber
Our PCN social care prescriber helps to reduce health inequalities by supporting you to unpick complex issues affecting your wellbeing. They can help you access services to improve your overall wellbeing. You can self-refer to this service or a member of staff can make a referral on your behalf.
Pharmacy Team
The PCN Primary Care Pharmacy Team works closely with the GP. Providing expert advice on medications, supporting those taking new medications, reviewing your medication after a hospital admission, and undertaking routine medication reviews.
Care Home Team
The PCN Care Home team works alongside Springfield Care Home, The Beeches Care Home and Aarondale Care Home, to ensure residents health needs are met. They work closely with the Care Home staff and the GP.
Primary Care Paramedic
The PCN Primary Care Paramedic can assess your condition if you are housebound and are feeling poorly. They work closely with the GP to determine the best treatment for you, to help you to recover at home.
Phlebotomy
A phlebotomy service is provided by Lancashire Care Foundation Trust.
Podiatry
A podiatry service is provided by Lancashire Care Foundation Trust for diabetes annual foot health checks. These appointments are by invitation only.