Woolstone Medical Centre - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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We are holding an event about Prostate Cancer. Why don't you join us? It will be on 11th September at 7.30pm.

Did you know that you can also see a GP or a Practice Nurse during the weekend at the GP Extended Service?

Please click here or more information.

Telephone Calls to and from the practice:

Please note that all our telephone calls are recorded as advised by NHS England. Thank you for your understanding.

Clinics & Services

Antenatal Clinic – Wednesday

Bookings Wednesday mornings. Follow-up appointments Wednesday afternoon.

Baby Immunisations - Thursday Mornings 09.00am - 11.45am

These are by appointment only with a practice nurse.

Diabetic Clinic - Tuesday / Wednesday

This is run by a practice nurse in conjunction with Dr Zimmermann, by appointment only.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care and advice is provided by all the doctors and some nurses during surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment.

Well Woman Clinic - Monday 3.30 - 6.00pm

This clinic is run by our very experienced nurse on Monday evening 3.30 - 6.00pm for smears and discussion of women's health-related issues.

Minor Surgery

Dr Zimmermann carries out minor surgical procedures here at Woolstone Medical Centre by appointment. The doctors will be happy to advise you on this.

Counselling

A counsellor is available. Please ask your doctor for an appointment.

Minor Surgery

We undertake some minor operations in the Practice such as removal of warts, moles and joint injections. Please speak to a doctor or nurse initially to discuss this.

Flu Vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and rest homes. We also advise anyone aged 65 plus to take the opportunity to get vaccinated with this and the pneumonia vaccine.
Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to contact your local pharmacist to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

Lewisham CCG has also published on their website a travel vaccine directory.

Please click here.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below:

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel.

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.

Please also note that we are not able to directly support any housing applications to the local council.