Local Services

Please find below a list of Services Local to Shropshire

Travel Vaccinations

Travel Service

As you will be aware, GP surgeries are working under increasing pressure, and are having to prioritise the services they can provide. If you require travel advice, we recommend seeking assistance from another service, often available at Pharmacies.

NHS Vaccinations

For NHS vaccinations, you can return to the practice with the completed travel form and a copy of your letter from the travel clinic. You can then book an appointment with a Practice Nurse. If the next available appointment does not align with your travel plans, you will be required to pay for the vaccinations at the Travel Service.

The following vaccinations are commonly required for many holiday destinations, and are free of charge on the NHS and can be administered by a nurse at this surgery, if needed;

Diphtheria, tetanus & polio (combined)
Hepatitis A
Typhoid

Cholera medication is also available on the NHS, but is not commonly required.

Vaccination History

To access your vaccination history, you have the option to view it on the NHS App or Patient Access. Alternatively, our receptionist can provide you with a printed copy of your vaccination history.

Please note the nurse can no longer give travel advice in this appointment & give ANY vaccinations unless you bring your completed and signed travel form and a copy of the travel clinic letter.

Travel Form

Additional Travel Vaccines

For more exotic or unusual travel destinations, complex itineraries, or long stays, extra vaccinations may be necessary. These vaccinations must be obtained at a high street travel clinic, and there will be a cost associated with them. If you decide to have all of your vaccinations done at these clinics, they can also administer the vaccines above in bold, but there will be a fee for this service.

We highly recommend that you check your requirements at least three months before you travel. This is because there are instances where you may need to receive a series of three vaccinations over a period of several weeks.

It’s important to know which vaccinations (and, if applicable, anti-malaria tablets) you need for your trip. Be sure to fully understand the recommended travel safety precautions.

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home.aspx

Have a safe journey and a wonderful holiday!

Other Services

Core Services

General management of medical conditions
Health promotion advice
Emergency care if appropriate
Referral for other services, if appropriate
Urgently required care for temporary residents

Additional Services

Cervical screening
Contraceptive services
Vaccinations and immunisations
Child health surveillance
Maternity services

Enhanced Services

Childhood immunisations
Anticoagulation testing
Minor surgery procedures
Influenza vaccinations – for ages 65 and over and those at risk
Intra-uterine contraceptive device fitting
Minor injuries
Near patient testing
Pneumococcal vaccinations

In Addition:

Registered patients aged 16 to 75 who have not been seen for three years may request a consultation
Registered patients aged over 75 who have not been seen in the previous 12 months may request a consultation

Non NHS Services

The following is a list of non NHS services that will be chargeable to patients (please telephone 01952 811677 or ask at reception for fees)

Non-NHS Service	Fee
Driver Licensing · GP Report · GP Examination	£55.00 £140.00
Certificates, forms and reports · Armed forces medical questionnaire · Accident or private sickness certificate · Health insurance · Insurance report (no examination) · Sports-related certificates and forms (no examination) · Cancellation of holiday · To Whom It May Concern · Medico-legal certificate · Written report (without examination) · Claims · Child Minder/Ofsted Report	£100.00 £63.00 £55.00 £104.00 £140.00 £63.00 £55.00 £48.00 £88.00 £55.00 £120.00
Medical Examinations · Drivers – HGV/LGV/PSV/TAXI · Fitness to drive · Pre-employment or employment medicals · Sports participation/fitness no scuba diving · Insurance examination (including report) · Adoption (payable by organisation) · Fostering AH medical · Fostering AH2	£156.00 £140.00 £170.00 £148.00 £170.00 £170.00 £170.00 £110.00
Miscellaneous · Private prescriptions · Firearms (certificate only) · Complex letters requiring extracts from medical records etc.	£25.00 £128.00 £70.00 – £100.00

There are some other non-NHS services that will require payment. If you require a service not detailed on this statement, please enquire with Reception in the first instance.

Download and complete the pro forma to request any of the services listed above. Bring the completed form to the surgery and make your payment at that time.

Statement of costs pro forma Download

Community Preventing Falls Through Exercise Service

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce/update you on the ‘Community Preventing Falls Through Exercise’ service, this service is commissioned by NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.

This service is designed to improve the postural stability of older people through a 20 week falls exercise programme. The aim is to improve muscular strength, flexibility, coordination and balance which will help improve mobility, reduce the risk of falling and maintain independence.

Attendees must;

Have a history of falls, are at risk of falling or have a fear of falling
Be registered with a Telford and Wrekin GP
Be aged 65 or over, or by exception have a significant clinical indication for attendance
Be able to follow instruction
Be able to participate in either seated or standing exercise.

The Fit4All website fit4all.org.uk

has more information including a weekly class timetable. Classes are based in varying locations throughout Telford and Wrekin.

To refer to this service you can call or email:

Jude Bailey

01952 908738

jude.bailey@fit4allonline.co.uk

Access service for Adult Mental Health

The Access Service for Adult Mental Health is:

A telephone service that provides information, advice and guidance in relation to adult mental health issues and the available services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
The single point of referral to all Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) Adult (18+) Mental Health Services, including Memory Services and Crisis Response.
The Access service is not intended to be a substitute for telephone helplines and counselling services such as the Samaritans, or other support lines. If you require counselling we can give you details of services like this.

General Practitioners:

If following a patient consultation you require follow up with Secondary Mental Health Services, please contact the Access Team via: telephone (especially if an urgent referral) letter, email or fax, to provide relevant referral details.

A local rate number 0300 124 0365
Available 24/7, 365 days a year.

If you need help and advice and are already receiving our services.

Within the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday please contact your Care Co-ordinator or the team that is providing your care.
Outside of these hours if you are experiencing urgent mental health issues that cannot wait until usual working hours, please phone the Access Service 0300 124 0365.

The Access Service for Adult Mental Health is accessible to everyone.

Including people who may find it difficult to use a telephone service for any reason.
If you are deaf or have a hearing impairment then we would suggest contacting us via our email access.shropshire@mpft.nhs.uk If you prefer you can arrange for someone to talk to us on your behalf.
If you prefer to speak to us in another language besides English, we can organise a face to face assessment for you using an interpreting service.

The Access Service for Adult Mental Health

The team has qualified staff to speak to, who are knowledgeable about different services and options.
We will listen to your concerns with compassion and understanding and give you support and ideas about what might be helpful.
We will help you to decide what the next steps will be and, if necessary, offer you a suitable appointment there and then.
If you are already receiving services from MPFT, we can look up what is written on your care plan and provide advice accordingly.

You can download a leaflet containing all of this information here (EXTERNAL PDF LINK).