Services

Annual asthma reviews are carried out by our practice nurse or clinical pharmacist. They can offer advice on the most suitable medication for you along with correct inhaler techniques. Please attend your review if you have asthma and have been advised to do so or have not been seen for a least one year.  We are keen to ensure that you are receiving the best available treatment.

Complete an online asthma review

The eight week check is perfomed by our practice nurses and they will give any immunisations by appointment.

All women should have regular cervical smears between the ages of 25 to 65.

You will be informed when your next smear is due and should make an appointment with our practice nurses.

Further information is available on the NHS website

There is also an online counselling service available, please contact the surgery for more information.

Further local and national support is available on our mental health support page

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Annual diabetes reviews are carried out in two parts. Part 1 is with the practice nurse and part 2 is with our clinical pharmacist. Please attend the clinic if you have diabetes. You must do so if advised or if it has been a year since your last visit. This is vital for your care. It will help prevent complications by addressing any problems. Dr Scott is the doctor overseeing the Diabetes care.

NHS England has commissioned a provider, Xyla Health and Wellbeing, to provide the ‘Your Local Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme’ for patients at risk of type 2 diabetes. Information about their privacy notice is available within our practice policies.

Xyla Health and Wellbeing is part of the Acacium Group. If required and legally allowed, Xyla may share some of your details, such as your name and contact information, with approved providers. They may contact you to provide support during this program.

Any sharing of your data is done as little as possible, under due diligence and in compliance with applicable laws.

• For full details on how Xyla would use your data for the diabetes prevention programme, see their privacy notice
• For general information on the national diabetes prevention programme, please visit the Healthier You website
• Learn more about diabetes care on the Diabetes UK website
• Information on the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is available on our Weight Loss support page

We provide a full, free contraception service. You can make an appointment to discuss with a doctor who can advise you on the best option. 

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

The Health Visitors can be contact on the following numbers:

• Maidstone please phone: 01622 225805
• Paddock Wood pleae phone: 01892 839458: 

The following are available:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
• Rubella (German Measles): normally given in childhood as the MMR vaccine. If you are planning a baby it is important to establish your immunity.
• Influenza is available each autumn to  asthmatics, diabetics and those with chronic conditions. It is also recommended for all over 65.
• Pneumonia vaccine is available to everyone over 65
• Shingles vaccine is available to patients who turn 65 and 70 from 1st September 2023 or anyone aged 71 to 79.
• RSV vaccine is avaiable to those aged 75 to 79 or pregnant women.

For those men concerned about prostate problems or any issues related to testing for this please consult with one of the doctors. In addition, treatments for Erectile Dysfunction (mainly on private prescription) are available

The doctors and nurses provide a full minor surgery service.

If you discover that you are pregnant, please let your GP surgery know. You can self-refer to the Midwife.

Learn more about your NHS pregnancy journey

To ensure we can process your sample correctly, all samples must now be returned with a completed sample slip.

• These slips will be given to you along with the sample bottle.
• Samples without a completed slip will not be accepted.
• Even if you leave your sample in the drop-off box outside, it must be securely attached to a completed sample slip. Without this, your sample may not be processed.
• If you need assistance filling in the slip, please ask one of our Reception team who will be happy to help.

SurgeryPod is designed to give patients more quality face-to-face time with their GP. This equipment is designed to give patients greater control and flexibility over their health as well as allowing the medical staff to utilise their expertise more efficiently.

What is a SurgeryPod?

SurgeryPod is a secure computer system which has the capability to accurately record patient data and take readings, such as weight and blood pressure measurements. It’s not a replacement for a doctor or nurse but an addition to the practice.

SurgeryPod offers greater freedom and opportunity to monitor patient health without having to wait on an appointment. Just pop into reception and they will show you what to do.

Primarily, this will be used as an extension to the consultation with the GP or Nurse. It will accurately record key data and send it directly into the clinical system and to the health practitioner.

How does it work?

As the patient, you will interact with the SurgeryPod touchscreen computer, which will guide you through the process.

After name and date of birth are entered, simply follow the step-by-step instructions that follow.

Using SurgeryPod is very simple. After the session is complete, results are automatically saved and sent to your patient records.

Who can use it?

The SurgeryPod is suitable for all adult patients.

Due to its simple user interface, regardless of your technical knowledge, you will easily be able to use SurgeryPod.

If you are travelling outside Northern Europe additional injections may be necessary (mainly free of charge). Please let us know in good time by completing the our secure online form as some courses of vaccination take several months to complete.

Malaria tablets are dispensed at the surgery (on private prescription) and we can also offer other medications for use abroad.

Further information is available on our travel information page

Patients over 40 will be invited to a free NHS Healthcheck.

For more information please visit the NHS Health Check page