Services Provided
Acupuncture
Dr Bylina currently holds an acupuncture clinic on Tuesdays from 2.00pm—3.00pm.
Certain conditions respond well to acupuncture, which is provided free of charge for our patients. This can be discussed with your doctor.
Asthma Management
Our Practice Nurses have had training to prepare them to take the lead in normal asthma care. They combine regular mini-clinics with one off sessions. Please ask at reception.
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure checks may be carried out by the Practice Nurses if this has been agreed by your doctor.
Cervical Smears
We feel regular cervical smears are important for all ladies up to the age of 65 years (unless advised otherwise by your doctor). A reminder will be sent when your smear is due.
Counselling
The practice provides a counselling service covering a wide range of issues. Referral is strictly by the GP and there is a waiting list.
COPD Clinic
This clinic is run by Sister Haldenby for those patients suspected or diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Diabetic Clinic
The clinic is run by Janice Cook, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Dietician and a Chiropodist. They will assess, monitor, advise and educate you in the management of your diabetes.
Appointments are booked in writing by the Practice and you will normally be asked to attend for blood tests two weeks before your appointment.
District Nursing
Our District Nursing team care for anyone in their home who is unable to attend surgery or Ellen Royd Clinic.
Their responsibilities include wound care, injections, blood tests, catheter management, continence management, gastrostomy care, pressure ulcer management and care of people with incurable or life threatening illnesses. The District Nursing Sister can prescribe certain products for patients e.g. wound care products. There is a specialist leg ulcer clinic held weekly at Lawson Road Health Centre Brighouse – referral is through your District Nurse, Practice Nurse or GP. District Nurses can be contacted at Ellen Royd Clinic on 01422 373647. Outside normal office hours and at weekends, overnight and on bank holidays a District Nurse can be contacted on 01484 720783.
Dressings
Basic dressings, suture/clip removals are performed by appointment with the Practice Nurses.
Ear Syringing
Ear syringing is performed by the Practice Nurses for patients who have been referred by a GP or who have had ear syringing performed previously.
Epilepsy Clinic
This clinic is run by Janice Cook, Nurse Practitioner. She will assess, monitor, advise and educate you in the management of your epilepsy.
Flu Vaccinations
Flu vaccinations are usually available from early October for people who are eligible (see in-house leaflet).
Heart Matters Clinic
This clinic is run by Janice Cook to improve the health of patients diagnosed with heart problems and those patients who are at risk of developing heart problems.
Health Checks
Our Practice Nurses are happy to discuss many aspects of prevention of illness including advice on diet, exercise, stopping smoking and holiday vaccinations.
Health Visiting
The Health Visitors are responsible for most of the development assessments of the children in our practice. They are available to give advice on health matters relating to pre-school children and to the family as a whole.
The Health Visitors may be contacted on 01422 311101 where an answer machine is available 24 hours a day.
Hypertension Clinic
This clinic is run by our Practice Nurses. They will assess, monitor, advise and educate you in the management of your hypertension.
Maternity Care
Antenatal clinics run by our midwives are held each Monday afternoon at Elland Childrens Centre. All the Doctors are approved to give obstetric care. A range of care is available including hospital shared care and midwife led care.
A midwife is available to discuss any problems. Six weeks after your baby is born we would like to see you for a postnatal check.
Non-NHS Services
Medical examinations for special purposes, eg elderly drivers, HGV, taxi, pre-employment, fitness to undertake sports, fitness to travel etc are not part of our NHS obligations. Please tell our receptionist if you are making an appointment for this purpose. A fee is payable. There is also a charge for photocopies of results.
Doctors are frequently asked to sign several types of forms which may have to wait until the doctor has time to deal with them because priority is given to other NHS work. Please allow at least 5 working days. A fee will need to be paid for completion of most forms. Please see details in reception/waiting room.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is provided at Lawson Road Clinic Brighouse and The Calderdale Royal Hospital. Your GP will refer you for treatment if he/she feels it is appropriate.
Social Services
If you have any problems and would like to see a Social Worker you can attend the Council Offices, Southgate, Elland, where a Customer Services Advisor will assist you.
The office is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 4.50 pm on Fridays.
Spots & Rashes
We have a special waiting area if you think you or your child has an infectious rash so please let the receptionist know when you book in.
Travel Immunisations & Advice
If you are planning to travel abroad please see one of our Practice Nurses 6-8 weeks before travel if possible, to check your vaccination needs.
We can provide most vaccinations required, with the exception of Yellow Fever.
We can advise on and prescribe some anti malaria tablets and supply personalised travel health itineraries.
Well Man/ Well Woman
Health checks, cervical cytology, blood pressure, weight, diet and lifestyle checks are carried out by our Practice Nurses who are also happy to discuss prevention of illness with you.