Clinics and Services

At the Elms Medical Practice, as well as offering general medical advice and services, we also offer the following clinics and services:-

  • AAA Screening Clinics
  • Adult Immunisations
  • Asthma Reviews
  • Baby and Child Immunisations 
  • Baby Checks
  • Cervical Screening
  • Child Health Surveillance
  • Contraception (except IUD/implants)
  • COPD Reviews
  • Diabetes Foot Clinics
  • Ear Syringing
  • ECG's
  • Foot Checks
  • Mental Health Reviews
  • Musculoskeletal Conditions 
  • NHS Health Checks (ages 40 to 74 years)
  • Social Prescribing
  • Spirometry
  • Travel Immunisations
  • Ultrasound Clinics

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Does Age Affect the Risk of Flu and COVID-19?

Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over, you are at higher risk and it is therefore important to get your seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Who should have the flu and COVID-19 vaccinations?

You may be able get the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccines if you:-

  • are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
  • have certain health conditions or a learning disability
  • are pregnant
  • live with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • are a carer
  • are a frontline health or social care worker
  • live in a care home

Children who are aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2023, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain health conditions can get the children's flu vaccine.  

For further vaccination information from the NHS, please click on either of the following COVID-19 or Flu.

Do I Need To Be Protected Against Pneumococcal Infection?

Everyone aged 65 or over are also eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine which helps to protect them from pneumonia. Please contact the surgery to make an appointment.  

Please click HERE to find further information on vaccines.  

RSV Vaccination - September 2024

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

To find out further information from the NHS, please click HERE.