Denmead Health Centre - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

Denmead Health Centre
Tel: (023) 9223 9630

Hambledon Village Hall
Tel: (023) 9263 2453

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Time link to sudden cardiac death

How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Male extinction theory challenged

A new study comparing chromosomes in humans and rhesus monkeys suggests genetic decay of the male sex chromosome has all but ended.

Heart symptoms 'differ in women'

Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study in the US.

Nurses 'should sign Dignity Code'

Nurses and care workers should sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect, say a group of politicians and charities.

Baby P duo made 'serious errors'

Two of Baby Peter's social workers committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days, a tribunal hears.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

Fatal fungal probe awarded £5.1m

Aberdeen researchers are awarded £5.1m to lead an investigation into fungal infections which cause death.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Health Protection Agency

Update on measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics & Services

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Non NHS Services

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Treatment Room

The treatment rooms are staffed by our Nursing Sisters, Health Care Assistant and Phlebotomist throughout the day - appointments may be made at Reception. They undertake a full range of nursing services which include:

Blood Tests (Clinics run each morning from 8.30 - 11.00 by our Health care Assistant
Blood Pressure Checks (can be carried out by our Health care Assistant)
Dressings
Ear syringes (please apply drops or oil for 3-4 days prior to the apptointment)
Minor Accidents
Suturing
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Doctor Referrals
ECG (Also done by Health care Assistant)
Lung Function Tests
Audiogram
Back and Neck Excercises
Child Immunisations
Cryotherapy

Health Promotion Clinics / Chronic Disease Management

We have a variety of clinics held at the surgery to both screen and monitor certain conditions. These include:

Asthma
Diabetes
Coronary Heart Disease
Hypertension
Arthritis
Lifestyle Advice
Well Man/Well Woman
Menopause/HRT
Smoking Cessation

An appointment can be made at Reception for these clinics. You may be sent a letter if you are due for a screening or your Doctor wishes for you to have a health check.

Family Planning

A comprehensive Family Planning advice is offered by our Doctors and Practice Nurses. For an initial consultation please make an appointment with your own GP, when appropriate follow up appointments can be made with the Practice Nurse.

Maternity Services

All our GP's provide Maternity care in conjunction with the Community Midwife. The Midwife can be contacted via the Waterlooville Team Office based at QA (023 9228 3608)

We provide continued care from the booking stage, throughout the pregnancy and the post-natal period. Maternity related forms and leaflets can be obtained either from the surgery or from the Midwife.

Baby Clinic

Baby Clinics are held on a Thursday 9 - 11am. Our Health Visitors are able to give advice on child care and discuss any concerns or questions you may have.

Children are automatically sent appointments for their immunisations via the School health department and are given by our Practice Nurses at the surgery. If you have any doubts or concerns regarding these vaccinations, the Health Visitors or Practice Nurses will be able to help. There are Baby changing facilities for your use, within the Practice.

Community Health

We have a team of District Nurses & Health Visiting Staff who can be contacted via the Community Health Office (023) 9225 7114

Test Results

Please call after 2.00pm to enquire about your test results as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request between these times.

Please note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.

When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.

It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if you are advised to do so.

Non NHS Services

Private Medicals

HGV / PLG, Taxi and most other medicals can be booked with your GP through reception, however there is a charge made for any Private work carried out at the surgery. A list of charges is available to read at reception and all are made in line with the British Medical Association recommended rates. Please contact the surgery for an appointment and any other details.

Diving Medicals

Dr Goulder is able to perform Diving Medicals for both HSE Professional and Topside-Offshore divers.

Offshore - You are required to produce a Certificate of Dental Fitness,

Norweigan Topside - You are required to produce a Certificate of Dental Fitness, plus a Chest X-ray result from within the last 12 months and a Tuberculin result or proof of BCG. (If you require a BCG Vaccination contact the Respiratory Centre of your local hospital who will be able to help)

If you require a medical please phone the surgery to arrange an appointment.

Travel Clinic

The surgery is a designated Yellow Fever Centre and we also provide a comprehensive travel Advice service.

A small fee is payable for this service, which will be deducted from the cost of any vaccinations that may be given.

Our reception staff will be happy to offer you an appointment with one of our Practice Nurses to discuss all of your travel needs.

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Further Information

Denmead Patient Participation Group

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