All our nurses have done extra training and are able to offer a wide range of services to patients including the following:

• ACUTE ILLNESS
  Treatment of acute illnesses, such as earache, sore throats, coughs, sticky eyes, hayfever, cystitis and urine infections, back pain, skin rashes etc. Treatment of minor injuries such as cuts, insect bites and sprains.
   
• MANAGEMENT OF LONGTERM CONDITIONS
  Such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
   
• SEXUAL HEALTH ADVICE
  Such as contraception (including emergency contraception), sexual health screening and smear tests.
   
• TRAVEL HEALTH ADVICE and VACCINATIONS
  Please note that blood tests are usually taken by our health care assistant.

As well as our practice nurses we have a team of community nurses attached to the practice. They can access and plan nursing care in your own home if you are unable to attend the surgery. You may be referred by the doctor or by the hospital. You can also contact them direct on Sheffield 0114 271 6959.

Healthcare Assistant

The Health Care Assistants are available Monday to Friday to take blood samples, monitor blood pressure, perform new patient checks and help the doctors and nurses with a range of other services.

Community Midwife

The midwife regularly monitors the health of mother and baby during pregnancy. Your midwife will discuss with you where you would like your baby to be born and discuss any concerns you may be having. After your baby is born the midwife will visit you at home for the first ten days.

Health Visitor

Will give advice on health care for babies and children under 5 years of age, expectant mothers and general family health. Children will undergo regular assessments.

If you need to contact the Health Visitor they are here at the surgery on Monday 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm. Alternatively you can through Burngreave Children’s Centre 0114 252 5220.

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