Special Clinics

Flu Clinics

The practice offers a flu injection to patients over 65, and to those in the “at risk” groups every year, and the doctors recommend that all patients eligible to receive a vaccination should have one.
The practice will contact all patients eligible for a vaccination to invite them to attend, however eligible patients are welcome to enquire with reception during September when we should be able to give an indication of the clinic schedule.

Smoking Cessation

There are many positive benefits in reducing or giving up smoking. Our nurses are able to offer advice on smoking cessation, and if necessary refer you to other support services in the Leeds area.

The local NHS service in Leeds is the Leeds Smoking Service which may be contacted on 0800 1694219 during normal office hours.

Coronory Heart Disease (CHD)

Sr. Tracy Clapham conducts special clinics to monitor, review and support those patients with CHD. The clinic may include a check of cholesterol, blood pressure and weight, along with dietary and exercise advice, and review/assessment of medication.

Diabetic Clinics

Diabetes care is a practice speciality and Fiona Needham, our Nurse Practitioner, has particular expertise in this area, and organises Diabetic care, Diabetes clinics and patient education sessions. Fiona will directly contact patients based on their individual needs.

Minor Surgery

Our doctors will undertake some minor surgery procedures and joint injections within the practice. Patients may be offered minor surgery if they have a condition which may be treated locally – the doctor will let you know about your condition and the procedure itself, and arrange for you to attend a special session.

These sessions are usually conducted by Dr Allen

Private Services and Fees

The surgery is contracted to the NHS to provide a range of health services to patients. A number of other services are frequently requested by patients which are not an NHS service, and these therefore attract a private medical fee, payable in advance, and a notice period is usually required. The acceptance of any non-NHS work, such as those listed below and on the Table of Fees, is at the discretion of the practice.

Fee levels are reviewed on a regular basis and patients are advised to check the current fee on the Table of Fees, which can be accessed from this page, before requesting a service.

Historically, private fee levels have been recommended by the British Medical Association, but in recent years the fees have been set by individual practices. We believe that our fees are among the lowest in the area.

Any enquiries relating to private services and fees may be directed to our private services administrator, Mrs L Freeman

A full list of fees can be found HERE (Opens in a new window)

Medicals

Medical reports for employment purposes should be requested via your employer. Self-employed patients (only) may make direct contact with the practice. Fees vary according to whether a full examination is required, or whether a report may be prepared from medical records only.

Copies of Medical Records

Under the provisions of The Data Protection Act 1988, you may view your Medical Record (for which there is a small fee). You will need to apply in writing (a form is available at reception) and access will normally be granted within 21 working days of the request. There is no facility for immediate access.

Private Vaccinations

Vaccinations provided as an NHS service do not generally include those related to foreign travel. A list of those fees which the practice offers as a private medical service are given in the private fees table accessible from the bottom of this page. Please also see our page on Travel Advice

 

Routine Childhood Vaccinations

Please telephone The Practice to book your child for their Immunisations/Vaccinations. We follow the Department of Health guidance on childhood Immunisation, using the UK schedule.

• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Haemophilus Influenza
• Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis / Polio
• Pneumococcal infection
• Meningitis C
• Haemophilus Influenza / Meningitis C
• Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Tetanus / Diphtheria / Polio

Travel Immunisations

Holiday vaccinations can be arranged by appointment with the Practice Nurses who can provide travel holiday health advice. Please plan ahead and, if possible, make your first appointment at least two months before your departure date. These include:- +

• Meningitis A and C
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Rabies
• Hepatitis B
• Tick Borne Encephalitis
• Diphtheria
• Yellow Fever

Blood Tests

There are many things that your blood can be tested for, such as Cholesterol, Liver Function, - click Here for more detailed information.

Your results generally take between 1 and 5 days to come back to the surgery.

For test results, please telephone the Surgery on the given day, after 2.30pm, and speak to a receptionist. When you telephone, you will be advised if you require a prescription, or if the Doctor needs to see you, or to discuss your results over the phone.

HealtheCard

The practice was one of the first outside London to offer this service to our patients. The credit card sized Smartcard contains details of your consultations, vaccinations, prescriptions, and other aspects of your health record and can be accessed in an emergency.
Patients who travel frequently, both home and abroad, and/or those with long-term health conditions may benefit from this service.
Details can be found on the healtheCard website

Contraception/Family Planning Advice

At Charles Street we aim to offer support, help & advice on all aspects of contraception & family planning. Most contraceptives need to be prescribed, either at your GP practice or at a local sexual health clinic.