News
How to book an appointment has changed
We no longer take appointment bookings in person at the Reception desk.
Our phone lines have been upgraded with new messages and menu options.
We hope that you find these changes helpful.
Bloods & Go at Central Health Centre
Bloods & Go - phlebotomy (blood tests) at Central Health Centre is now a drop-in service. You no longer have to make an appointment - simply attend Central Health Centre and check in at the Treatment Room Reception on arrival.
Opening times for the service are:
08.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday with shortened day on Friday of 08.00am to 2.30pm
** Please note: you can only use this service if instructed to have bloods checked by your GP or Nurse **
Pharmacy First Plus @ M&D Green Pharmacy - 11 November 2025
We are pleased to announce an exciting new service for our patients starting on 11/11/2025 in partnership with M&D Green Pharmacy in the Antonine Centre, offering face-to-face appointments for common medical conditions.
If you have one of the following condtions, you can phone the Pharmacy directly on 01236-724440 and they will be able to book you for an appointment with their Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, who is fully trained to assess, diagnose and treat these ailments. Alternatively, if you have phoned the surgery Reception, you may offered an appointment at the Pharmacy or signposted to contact them directly.
This is a brand new service and there may be some early teething issues, so we would kindly ask that you bear with us! However, we are confident that the skills and training of our local Community Pharmacist will be of great benefit to the patients of the Practice.
Earache and Ear Conditions
|
Condition |
Age |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Otitis externa |
Over 6 |
Spreading infection, diabetic/immunocompromised, not improving after 7 days |
|
Otitis media (uncomplicated) |
Over 6 |
Recurrent episodes, perforated eardrum, systemic unwellness |
|
Earwax impaction |
Older adults, all ages |
Failed self-care, pain, hearing loss not resolved with removal |
Sore Throat and Mouth Conditions
|
Condition |
Age |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Pharyngitis |
All ages |
Symptoms >7 days, severe pain, fever |
|
Tonsillitis (viral/bacterial) |
Children, young adults |
Recurrent episodes, suspected bacterial not responding to antibiotics |
|
Oral thrush |
Infants, older adults |
Immunocompromised, recurrent or extensive lesions |
|
Cold sores (Herpes simplex) |
All ages |
Primary infection in children, lesions >10 days |
|
Mouth ulcers |
All ages |
Non-healing >2 weeks, large or multiple ulcers |
|
Laryngitis |
All ages |
Persistent hoarseness >3 weeks, voice loss |
|
Hoarseness |
Adults |
Smoker with persistent hoarseness, >3 weeks |
Chest and Respiratory Conditions
|
Condition |
Age |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Hay fever |
Teens, adults |
Poor response to antihistamines, affecting sleep/work |
|
Perennial allergic rhinitis |
All ages |
Not responsive to treatment, nasal polyps suspected |
|
Acute sinusitis |
Adults |
Symptoms >10 days or severe facial pain/swelling |
Women’s Health – Private Services
|
Condition / Service |
Typical Age Group |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Period Delay (e.g., Norethisterone) |
Adults (typically 16–45) |
- Suspected pregnancy - Unexplained vaginal bleeding - Personal/family history of blood clots - Breast cancer or liver disease - Delay >17 days or repeated use |
We are a Training Practice
From August 1, 2025, the Practice became accredited to train Doctors in the GP stage of their training. Click here to read more.
Page created: 31 March 2025