Clinics

Family Planning

A full range of contraceptive services is provided by all the partners and both nurses. The nurses have a particular interest in women’s health issues and offer gynaecological examinations, including smears, and health education. We also offer advice regarding emergency contraception.

Maternity Care

The partners offer antenatal care during surgery in conjunction with hospital antenatal clinics. Antenatal classes are offered through your midwife. The midwives are based at various offices and the numbers are as follows: Holland Park 020 8846 6204, Violet Melchett 020 8846 6675 and South Kensington 020 8846 6510.

It is recommended that 400mcg of folic acid should be taken daily for three months before conception and up to week 12 in pregnancy.

Baby And Pre-School Checks

Your child will be offered regular checks and the recommended childhood immunisations. We will send you an appointment for the checks and a reminder letter for immunisations. If your child has been immunised elsewhere then please inform us.

Child Health And Well Baby Clinic

For advice about child health and development, the health visitors are available at the surgery on Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm.

Travel Immunisations (Yellow Form)

Our nurses offer travel advice and vaccinations. Please make an appointment. We are a registered yellow fever centre.

Flu Clinics

Flu vaccinations are available from late October to November and are given during special clinic sessions by the nurses. Please contact reception at this time for dates.

Minor Surgical Operations

Some minor surgical operations are performed by the partners on the premises. Please consult your doctor first.

Private Services Available At The Surgery

Chartered Physiotherapist	- Amanda Stockton MSc MCSP
Acupuncture	- Barbara Barrymore Lic Ac M BAcC
Homeopathy	- Ros Floyd and Veronica Rago
Osteopathy	- Alan Coles
Counsellor	- Merry Graham

Chartered Psychologist

Ione Alexander Somerville is available to help patients cope with a wide range of family, marital and emotional problems. Ione also runs an alcohol support clinic at the practice. Referrals should be made through your GP or nurse. We also offer self-help counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Private Fees

Fees are payable on certain services not available under the NHS, eg verification of private insurance claims, passport application forms etc. Details of these prices are available at reception.