The practice nurse has a wide range of medical experience. They are seen by appointment, and perform the following:-
- Regular checks for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma & COPD.
- New Patient, Well Person, and Elderly person checks.
- Immunisations (travel, influenza, tetanus, childhood) & injections.
- Dressings and removal of sutures.
- Cervical smears.
- Advice on dieting and how to stop smoking.