We work closely with other health care professionals.

Community Nurses

They are based at Alsager Clinic 01270 275140 (answerphone) The team provides nursing at home for those unable to visit the surgery or hospital. Care is given for acute and chronic illnesses eg post operative care, dressings, injections, terminal care, general advice and health education. They teach and support carers and offer advice on statutory and voluntary services that may be available. The District Nurse visits your home to do an individual assessment of need, plan the required package of care or refer to the appropriate service to meet that need.

Health Visitor

The health visitor supports families and the elderly in the community. They provide advice on child care and accident and illness prevention including child health care surveillance checks at 7.5 months and 2.5 years. The GP and health care staff will provide a 6 week check on babies. Baby clinics are held at Alsager clinic (for weighing and advice). The health visitor can be contacted at Alsager Clinic on 0300 123 4767.

Community Midwife

The community midwife provides antenatal care in the surgery and at home. Antenatal clinics are held at Greenmoss Medical Centre. Parentcraft classes are held at the Alsager clinic. Details of how to contact the midwife are available at reception.

Pharmacy First – Minor Ailments Scheme

The minor ailment scheme is designed to give patients improved access to treatment for minor ailments. Community Pharmacies in Alsager, Sandbach and Congleton are able to offer advice and, if necessary, prescribe medication (with exceptions) to treat the following minor health conditions:

• Conjunctivitis (Red eye)
• Oral thrush (Babies)
• Uncomplicated cystitis
• Impetigo
• Other resources for self-care and minor ailments can be found on www.nhs.uk

We have a Pharmacist working remotely providing telephone support to patients with medications concerns. They will also carry out medication reviews with patients on behalf of the GPs.

We have an on-site physiotherapist who will help patients with musculoskeletal problems. Please book an appointment via the Reception.

The Social Prescriber can help to signpost patients to other services (medical and non-medical) and supports a range of issues including mental health, social isolation, money worries etc. Please book an appointment via the Reception.

The dietician provides dietary advice for patients with medical problems eg diabetes, cholesterol abnormalities, bowel disorders, metabolic disorders. A monthly clinic is held at Greenmoss Medical Centre. Appointments are arranged via the doctor or practice nurse.

Twice weekly phlebotomy clinics are held for blood tests only. If you are unable to attend the clinic alternative arrangements can be made. All blood tests must be taken in the morning.

Appointments can be made with the health care assistant for blood pressure checks, NHS Health Checks and new patient checks. They will also perform ECGs and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring at the request of a doctor.

The practice nurse offers the following services.

• Cervical smears
• Dressings
• Asthma checks
• Diabetic checks
• Removal of stitches
• Family planning advice
• Injections
• Travel vaccinations (please pick up a questionnaire before your appointment, complete it and return so that the nurse can research what is needed prior to your appointment. Please make the appointment at least 8-10 weeks before you travel.
• Treatment of minor injuries
• Chronic heart disease checks
• Chronic lung disease checks

When booking an appointment please be prepared to tell the receptionist what it is for so that the appropriate amount of time can be set aside for you.