Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test.
For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- check if you have an infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are working
- screen for certain genetic conditions
Most blood tests only take a few minutes to complete and are carried out by a Health Care Assistant or Phlebotomist (a specialist in taking blood samples).
We offer blood test appointments at both of our sites.
To make an appointment please contact the surgery.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it. The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked. All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years.
At Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery, we also invite our patients who are hypertensive to attend the surgery for an annual review. It is important that patients attend this appointment to discuss how they are managing their long term condition and to discuss any concerns or questions they may have with a health care professional.
Getting this done is easy and could save your life. To make an appointment with a Health Care Assistant please contact the surgery.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.
It’s usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots.
It can also be associated with damage to arteries in organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and eyes.
There are many different types of CVD, 4 of the main types are:
- Coronary heart disease
- Strokes and TIAs (transient ischaemic attack)
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Aortic disease
A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk of CVD. If you already have CVD, staying as healthy as possible can reduce the chances of it getting worse.
At Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery, we invite our patients who have, or are at risk of developing Cardiovascular disease to attend the surgery for an annual review. It is important that patients attend this appointment to discuss how they are managing their long term condition and to discuss any concerns or questions they may have with a health care professional.
To make an appointment with a Health Care Assistant please contact the surgery.
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.
Physiotherapy can be helpful for people of all ages with a wide range of health conditions, including problems affecting the:
- bones, joints and soft tissue – such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and sports injuries
- brain or nervous system – such as movement problems resulting from a stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease
- heart and circulation – such as rehabilitation after a heart attack
- lungs and breathing – such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis
Physiotherapy can improve your physical activity while helping you to prevent further injuries.
In the UK, an average of 30% of GP appointments are for musculoskeletal (MSK) problems. Having physiotherapists work within GP practices and take over these appointments, means that patients get seen quicker and recover faster.
To make an appointment with our Physiotherapist please contact the surgery.
Diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.
There are 2 main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
- Type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells do not react to insulin properly
Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, over 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.
At Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery, we invite our patients who are diabetic and patients who are at a higher risk of becoming diabetic, to attend the surgery for an annual review. It is important that patients attend this appointment to discuss how they are managing their long term condition and to discuss any concerns or questions they may have with a health care professional.
The appointments are done in 2 parts:
- Part 1 – Information gathering – this is an appointment with a Health Care Assistant who will run several tests such as a blood test, blood pressure, weight and urine test.
- Part 2 – Review – this is an appointment with the Practice Nurse who will review your results from the tests run in Part 1, and to discuss any concerns, questions and medications.
To make an appointment with a Health Care Assistant please contact the surgery.
Cervical screening (a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina. It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer.
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 should be invited by letter.
During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix. The sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called “high risk” types of HPV.
If these types of HPV are not found, you do not need any further tests. If these types of HPV are found, the sample is then checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can then be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
The nurse or doctor will tell you when you can expect your results letter.
To make an appointment with a Practice Nurse for your cervical smear test please contact the surgery.
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults. There’s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it. The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.
At Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery, we invite patients who have a respiratory condition to attend the surgery for an annual review. It is important that patients attend this appointment to discuss how they are managing their long term condition and to discuss any concerns or questions they may have with a health care professional.
To make an appointment with a Practice Nurse please contact the surgery.
Our Doctors are happy to carry out additional services which are not covered under our contract with the NHS such as insurance claim forms, medicals for pre-employment, private sick notes etc, therefore will be subject to a fee.
Please note that the following charges will apply from the 1st April 2023.
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and payment is required before the document can be released. Please note, you will be notified by a member of staff when the documents are ready to collect.
Flu is unpredictable. The Flu vaccination provides the best protection against the virus. There are different strains of the flu virus and the strains that are most likely to cause illness are identified in advance of the flu season. Vaccines are then made to match them as closely as possible.
It is best to have your flu vaccination in the autumn or early winter before flu rates increase. Remember that you need it every year, don’t assume you are protected because you had one last year.
The nursing team hold Flu clinics every year in the autumn for all eligible patients including those aged 65 and over and patients that are at risk. This includes patients who have a long term condition, patients who are pregnant and residents of residential and nursing homes.
An invite will be sent to all eligible patients through their preferred contact method during this time to arrange an appointment.
The Flu jab is given quickly and easily. It will only take a few minutes and could save your life.
If you would like to check your eligibility or ask any question about the Flu vaccine, please contact the surgery.
It’s best to see a midwife as early as possible if you are or think you may be pregnant to get the information you need about having a healthy pregnancy.
The midwife providing your antenatal care will:
- check the health of you and your baby
- give you useful information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, including advice about healthy eating and exercise
- discuss your options and choices for your care during pregnancy, labour and birth
- answer any questions you may have
Antenatal clinics are run by Sarah Powell, our Midwife on a Wednesday and Friday.
Patients are seen at Lofthouse Children’s Centre or at Lofthouse Surgery by appointment only.
The doctors will also perform a full post-natal check after delivery and a six week baby check which is required prior to your child receiving any immunisations.
To make an appointment please contact the surgery.