The Farley Road Medical Practice |
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CLINICSWe run a range of clinics. For an appointment or further information, please call our main surgery on 020 8651 1222. Antenatal ClinicIf you become pregnant, you will be given a 'booking appointment' at which time you will be asked a few questions and some general health checks will be carried out. You will be regularly monitored throughout your pregnancy at the practice.
Child Health ClinicAll new babies are invited for regular check-ups from eight weeks old.
Minor SurgeryMinor operations can be done in our treatment room.
Please discuss with your doctor who will then arrange for you to be given an appointment. Smoking Cessation:The practice has 2 smoking cessation advisers who can give advice and support to patients trying to give up smoking - Helen Lewis-Jones and Karen Brooker. Exercise:A clinic is run by Karen, Health Care Assistant. Diet:Karen Brooker, HCA, is trained in weight management. If you would like help and advice, please contact the surgery and arrange an appointment with Karen Brooker. Immunisations
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| 2 months | Triple (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Polio, Hib (Haemophilus) & Pneumococcal (PCV) |
| 3 months | Triple (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Polio, Hib (Haemophilus) & Men C (Meningitis) |
| 4 months | Triple (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Polio, Hib (Haemophilus), Men C (Meningitis) & Pneumococcal (PCV) |
| 12-13 months | Hib (Haemophilus) & Men C (Meningitis), 1 dose MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) & Pneumococcal (PCV) |
| 3 years 6 months to 5 years old |
Pre-school booster (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio) and Pertussis 2nd with MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) |
| 13 - 18 years | Booster - Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio |
| 15 - 19 years (girls) | HPV (Human Papilloma Vaccination) |
Influenza And Pneumonia Vaccine
In accordance with Department of Health guidelines, we recommend an influenza plus pneumonia vaccination for patients with diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease and residents of nursing and rest homes. The vaccination is available in October; please contact the practice nurse for further details.
