As well as general medical services we also offer the following
Choose wisely, stay well
The local hospitals are under immense pressure to effectively manage emergency admissions, and we areworking in partnership with them to ensure that patients receive the mostappropriate care at all times. By choosing the rightmedical service you will get the best advice and treatment from a Healthcareprofessional. There is a Duty Doctor at the surgery who is available all day toadvise you. The doctor will inform you whether an urgent surgery appointment,emergency visit or an ambulance call-out is most appropriate.
Other ways to gainmedical advice are by phoning NHS Direct, speaking with your local pharmacistor using the St Mary's Treatment Centre walk-in facility. To help youchoose the right medical service, please see the Choose well guide whichcan be accessed by clicking the 'Choose well' icon above.
Minor Illness Clinic
To help improve patient access to our health services we have introduced a nurse led clinic that we have called a minor illness clinic . These are held every day at Waterlooville Health Centre for both patients registered at the Health Centre and Westbrook Surgery The expertise our nurses possess enables them to examine, diagnose and treat certain ailments and to be able to recognise when there is a need to refer on to a doctor or other health professional. The doctor will also be available to sign prescriptions if the nurse feels medication is required.
Very often you are aware yourself of problems that can be dealt with by a specially trained nurse. However, if you are unsure if she can help, or your illness is not listed below, you can always phone the surgery and talk to the receptionist before booking.
| Allergies | Earaches | Neck Pain |
| Athlete's Foot | Eczema | Nose Bleeds |
| Back Pain | Emergency Contraception | Rashes |
| Bites | Fungal Nail Infections | Sinusitis |
| Boils | Hay Fever | Sore Throats |
| Chest Infections | Impetigo | Stings |
| Colds and Flu | Ingrown Toenails | Styes |
| Cold Sores | Infected Wounds | Sunburn |
| Conjunctivitis | Mastitis | Thread Worm |
| Coughs | Minor Injuries | Thrush |
| Cystitis | Mouth Ulcers | Tonsilitis |
| Diarrhoea and Vomiting | Nappy Rash | Urinary Tract Infection (Women & Children) |
Diabetes Clinic
The clinic is provided by Dr Mark Saville and Nurse Lynn Holt, who are specialists trained in diabetes care so that they can monitor the welfare and treatment of patients with diabetes. Our clinics are held at various times throughout the week. Please telephone the surgery to make an appointment.
Family Planning
All our doctors provide contraceptive services and this is usually done in normal surgery time. You may see a woman doctor if you wish. The practice nurse can also give advice. Dr Penfold and Dr McNicol fit IUDs and can offer contraceptive implants.
Maternity Services
Dr Penfold and Dr McNicol run weekly clinics atboth surgeries for mothers-to-be. In addition, the midwives hold weekly clinics at the Health Centre and the Mill Road clinic. Mothers are also visited post-delivery at home by both doctor and midwife. We advise that all mothers and babies have a postnatal check six weeks after delivery. Please contact reception for an appointment.
Baby Clinic
Baby clinics are run weekly by the health visitors to give advice on the care of your child. You can also have your baby weighed. All babies are examined by a doctor at six weeks at the surgery (to coincide with the mother's postnatal check).
Child Immunisations
We strongly recommend that all children receive their full course of routine vaccinations. Many severe and devastating conditions can be prevented by vaccination. Your child will be invited to attend for their vaccinations when they are due. If you cannot attend, or if the child is ill, please let the receptionist know or come a week later - no appointment is necessary. If you are concerned about any vaccinations please talk to the nurse or your doctor. Serious side effects are very rare.
Clinics are held at Waterlooville Health Centre on Thursdays between 9.30 am - 12.00 midday.
Click Here for the children's immunisation schedule
If your child has missed any of these immunisations, or started them late, dont worry. Your Doctor will tell you how to fit them in so that your child is fully protected.
Cervical Smear Tests
All women between 25 and 49 who have ever been sexually active should have a cervical smear every three years unless they have had a hysterectomy; thereafter, it is every five years. These can be performed by the practice nurse or doctor and you will be invited to make an appointment when you are due for a smear.
Intimate Examinations/Chaperones
You are entitled to ask for a chaperone to be present during intimate examinations. Remember that personal information will be discussed during your consultation.
Adults.... Are You Up To Date With Your Tetanus And Polio?
If you require routine vaccinations and travel immunisations please make arrangements to see the Practice Nurse. (See attached insert advice on Travel Health).
Smoking Cessation Clinic
This is led by our Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Practitioner is held at Westbrook on a Monday evening. Access is via telephone discussion with the Assistant Practitioner.
LTI Clinic
Our Long-term illness clinic takes place in the practice on Wednesdays and is nurse-led. The clinic reviews all our stable patients with hypertension, ischaemic heart disease and a past history of CVA/strokes every six months.