Adults: Keeping Healthy

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Cervical Screening Tests

Cervical screening starts at the age of 25 where women will be invited to be screened every 3 years until they reach the age of 49. The screening then invites women every 5 years up to and including the age of 64.

When your next smear test is due you will receive a reminder by post. We have a number of staff trained to complete these screening tests and you can make an appointment by calling the practice on 01327 703333. 

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NHS Health Checks

The NHS Health Check programme aims to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.

Everyone between the ages of 40 and 74, who has not already been diagnosed with one of these conditions or have certain risk factors, will be invited (once every five years) to have a check to assess their risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes and will be given support and advice to help them reduce or manage that risk.

It makes sense for all eligible people to have a routine NHS Health Check for these conditions every five years. That means you can take action early, and greatly improve your chance of a healthier and longer life. Small, long-lasting changes to your lifestyle can make a huge difference.

NHS – Life Check

NHS – Health Check

Pneumococcal Vaccinations

More than 3,400 people in the UK over the age of 65 die each year from pneumonia. We offer free pneumococcal vaccinations to all our patients aged 65+, who have not been previously immunised. It is available all year round.

You may make an appointment to have this vaccination by telephoning 01327 703333. 

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Quit Smoking

Thinking about stopping smoking? 

Did you know there are lots of different types of support available from the Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service. 

The Stop Smoking Service can help with providing FREE behavioural support, tips and advice on how to quit and offer face to face and telephone appointments. They can even provide eletronic cigarette starter kits and a 12 week supply of E-liquid. There are also plenty of Nicotine Replacement Therapy products out there and they can give you extra support you need to beat the addiction. In fact, like the other licensed stop smoking medicines, used in combination with your local Stop Smoking Service you’re four more times likely to stay quit!

For further information visit the NHS Smoke Free website or contact the Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service on 0300 126 5700 or by emailing smokefree@northamptonshire.gov.uk 

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Minor Illness Clinic

Our Minor Illness Clinics run every week day for a variety of minor conditions. The clinics are delivered by our two Nurse Practitioners.

Most patients can be seen the same day so these clinics are very popular with patients.

You may make an appointment by telephoning 01327 703333 and pressing Option 2 between 9.00am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.