Child Health Clinic
Wroughton Health Centre
Thursday 2.00-4.00pm
Station House Surgery, Chiseldon
Monday 1.30–3.00pm
The child health clinic is a mixture of booked appointments and open access so feel free to drop in. The clinic is run by the health visitors and doctors and can provide a wide range of help:
- The chance to talk to someone about worries you may have with your baby or child.
- The regular weighing of your baby plus checkups as he/she grows.
- A Place to meet other parents and find out what is available in the area.
- An opportunity to have your baby or child protected against illness by immunisation.
These clinics are booked by appointment however you are more than welcome to drop in
Antenatal Clinic
Wroughton Health Centre
Wednesday 1.15pm to 4.00pm
Station House Surgery, Chiseldon
Tuesday 10.30am–1.15pm
The midwife is contactable on Swindon 604814 any morning between 9.00-9.45am.
Physiotherapist
We currently have two physiotherapists who run four NHS sessions a week at Wroughton Health Centre. We run a self-referral scheme where patients will be able to refer themselves for treatment by filling out a questionnaire available at reception, rather than having to go via their GP.
Counsellor
Most of us have times when we feel stressed, anxious and unable to cope. Talking to a counsellor may help clarify the situation and improve coping skills. It provides an opportunity for feelings to be expressed, accepted and understood. Referrals are via the GPs or other member of the Primary Health Care Team. Our counsellors hold their own weekly clinics at Wroughton Health Centre. Patients can also obtain information about relevant self help groups and courses which may be beneficial to them.
School Health Nurse
The school health nurse aims to achieve the optimum health of a school child through partnership with parents and schools. Her role includes health assessments, access of care to other agencies, health promotion and support to teachers for the health education programme, with the National Curriculum.
The school health nurse works with all members of the Primary Health Care Team and has special links with the health visitors. She can be contacted at any time if a parent or teacher has any concern about a school child. The school health nurse is based at West Swindon Health Centre and can be contacted on Swindon 877233 or alternatively on 758753 and leaving a voicemail message.
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy clinics are held weekly at Wroughton Health Centre. Referral can be arranged through consultation with your doctor, health visitor or patients may self refer. Please ask at reception for details or contact the speech and language team direct on Swindon 439960 (Eldene Health Centre).
Child Immunisation
We strongly recommend that all children and babies are immunised against Meningitis C, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, mumps, measles, rubella, haemophilus influenzae (HIB) and whooping cough. If you have any questions regarding immunisations talk to your health visitor.
Adult Immunisation
It is very important to protect every woman against German measles (Rubella) to avoid the tragic consequences of acquiring it in pregnancy. Before starting a family a blood test can be taken to ascertain whether you are immune or not. Adults should also ensure they are fully vaccinated against tetanus and diphtheria. It is now recommended that 5 tetanus immunisations in a lifetime is sufficient to provide full protection.
Winter Vaccinations
The Department of Health strongly recommend that all those aged 65 and over and younger people in certain at risk groups, should be vaccinated against pneumococcus and influenza. The at risk patient groups include: aged 65 and over, asthma/chronic bronchitis, heart problems, diabetes, kidney disease and immunosuppression. Pneumococcal vaccination is available all year round. Influenza vaccination is required annually and is available from October each year. Please ask at reception for an appointment with the practice nurse.
Cervical Screening
The aim of the cervical screening programme at Ridgeway View Family Practice is to minimise the risk of invasive cancer of the cervix. All women registered with the practice aged between 25 and 49 will screened every 3 years and those aged 50-64 will be screened every 5 years. Wiltshire Shared Services Consortium operates a computer recall system by sending standard letters which we strongly advise you to follow.
Stop Smoking Clinic
You might think you have lots of reasons to put off the moment when you have to stop smoking – it’s a crutch, a stress-buster, a confidence-booster. You might think it’s hard to stop when everyone around you still seems to smoke. But every year thousands of people quit – you can too!
Going smokefree is the one single thing you can do to dramatically increase your chances of living a longer life. Once the body is smokefree, it will begin to heal within 20 minutes, repairing the damage done by all those years of smoking.
Help is available – all you need to do is ask for an appointment!
Family Planning
We offer advice and expertise on all methods of contraception.
Preconceptual Advice
If considering starting a family, women should ensure their diet is well balanced and healthy. The Department of Health recommends that all women planning a pregnancy should consume additional Folic Acid prior to conception and during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. This can be by eating folate rich foods (a list of foods can be obtained on request) and by taking a daily dietary supplement of 0.4mg of Folic Acid. This has been shown to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
It is very important to stop smoking and to reduce alcohol intake to no more than one unit per day before conceiving. This advice applies as much to male partners, whose general health at conception will also influence the pregnancy. Lastly , women should check their rubella immunity by a simple blood test. Please discuss any preconceptual health issues with your GP or practice nurse.
Hypertension Clinic
This clinic is run by our practice nurses. It allows time for an in-depth discussion regarding high blood pressure treatment and its associated problems. Patients are encouraged to attend on a regular basis.
Coronary Heart Disease Clinic
Patients who have experienced heart problems in the past will be invited to a nurse-led coronary heart disease clinic who will monitor and manage their care. There is evidence that regular follow-up of patients with a heart condition can improve health and well-being. Patients will be referred to their GP when appropriate.
Asthma Clinic
To improve the quality of life, asthma patients should be monitored on a regular basis. The clinic gives patients the opportunity to learn about their condition and become more involved in their own management. Asthmatics of all ages are encouraged to attend regularly.
Diabetic Clinic
This clinic provides diabetics with regular monitoring of their disease plus knowledge and support that enables them to lead a full and healthy life. Twenty minutes is spent with our practice nurse and when required a consultation with a GP will be arranged. Diabetics will be seen at regular intervals in between their annual clinic visit by their own GP.
Minor Operations
These are performed in ordinary surgery times by some of our doctors. Dr Crossley holds a monthly wart clinic at Wroughton Health Centre.