Here at the Medical Centre we offer a range of contraceptive services, including emergency contraception (morning after pill).
We offer coil and implant fitting/removal as well as the injection and all forms of the contraceptive pill.
If you would like to discuss which form of contraception would best suit you, you can contact us via our online form to speak with one of the GPs/Clinicians. For more information, visit the NHS Contraception webpage.
When baby is 6 weeks of age they should have a 6 week check which is carried out by a GP, this is normally combined with the mothers 6 week postnatal check. From then on the health visitor will carry on doing regular checks up until the child is 5 years of age. You will need to contact the surgery to make this appointment.
We recommend all babies/children are up to date with their vaccinations. The vaccination schedule starts at 8 weeks for baby and you will receive an invitation to those and any further vaccinations that you child requires, you will need to make an appointment with the surgery for these.
Help in a crisis – if a child or young person under the age of 18 is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now access Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 24/7.
Self-referrals are accepted from children/young people and their parents/carers.
Please contact 0808 196 8708 (Freephone)
In the event of an emergency, please call 999.
A list of helpful resources, apps and organisations to support children, families and young people can be found here.
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call them on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
The HANDi paediatric app gives up-to-date advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them. Click here to download the app (free on any Apple or Android device).
These should be performed at regular intervals. Every 3 years for 25-49 year olds and every 5 years for 50-64 year olds.
You will be sent a letter inviting you for your smear test when it is due. If you think you are overdue or haven’t received an invite, then you can always contact the surgery on 01837 52233.
For more information visit NHS Cervical Screening.
Patients who have any of the following long-term conditions are invited to attend regular reviews (annually). These reviews consist of a physical assessment which is with one of our Health Care Assistants who will take your blood pressure, pulse, a blood test and foot check (if diabetic). They will also discuss with you your general health. Depending on the results of this initial consultation, you may then be invited for a follow up appointment with one of our long-term condition nurses.
There are no X-RAY facilities at Okehampton MIS
If you suspect a broken bone, you could attend the MIU at Launceston where they have X-ray facilities. Please confirm they are open before attending.
We run a Minor Injuries Service from the surgery which is open Monday – Friday 8.15am – 6.00pm. For weekend minor injuries services, please call NHS 111.
Our Minor Injuries Service can treat: