Social Prescribing offers help and support that doesn’t come in a tube or a bottle but instead through engagement with local and community based groups and resources to aid support, encourage participation and help reduce the impact of loneliness and isolation.
We have access to a small team of Social Prescribers who work for New Forest Primary Care Network for our patients. To learn more have a look at this page which includes information on how to self-refer.
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. Some insurance forms such as the certificates for Elderly Drivers Insurance appear deceptively simple but need a full medical examination for their completion. Examinations of this nature take time so please ensure that the Receptionist knows the reason for your appointment. The fee due is payable by the patient at the time of the appointment.
Please see our private fees list at reception for a list of the chargeable fees.
Some minor surgery and joint injections are offered at the surgery. This service is accessed by seeing your usual doctor first. Appointments are usually held at Wistaria.
From time to time a GP or practice nurse may offer you lifestyle advice in conjunction with treatment for certain conditions or at a Health Promotion Clinic.
Additional information and helpful advice can be found at New Forest PCN
NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
For information on travel vaccinations please visit this page.
All the doctors provide family planning advice. Some of our GP’s have been specially trained to fit and remove coils and implants at the surgery.
Click here to view information on Intrauterine Contraception (Mirena and Copper coils) at Wistaria and Milford Surgeries.
Cervical screening, which used to be called smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It’s offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.
Regular clinics are held by our practice nurses at both surgeries.
The practice is approved for child health surveillance. Usually your doctor will carry out the first developmental check at about 6 weeks. Thereafter regular checks are made by the health visitor – Your Health Visiting Service – Hampshire | Health for Under5s
A childhood immunisation clinic is held at:
Extra appointments are available. Please telephone your surgery as an appointment is necessary.
If you are concerned about your child’s immunisations and wish to discuss them please contact your health visitor or GP who will be able to help.
Blood tests are available at Lymington Hospital. They provide this service Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 15:00.
A request will need to have been created for you but you do not need to take a form with you.
You need to book an appointment by phoning 02381 204877 (lines are open Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00)
You can also book online by visiting this page. You can also use this service to change a previously booked appointment.
Blood tests for children less than 16 years of age cannot be undertaken at Lymington Hospital.
These requests need to be directed to the dedicated service for children at Southampton General Hospital (Butterfly Clinic). There is more information about this service on their website.
A request will need to have been created for you but you do not need to take a form with you.
