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Services
Find out more about the services we offer
Clinics and Services
Our practice offers the full range of General Medical Services. In addition we offer:
- Chronic Disease Monitoring
- Warfarin (INR) clinics
- Blood tests
- Cervical screening
- Adult vaccinations and immunisations (including travel)
- 8 week Post Natal checks and baby checks
- Childhood Vaccinations and Immunisations
- Minor Surgery
- Contraceptive services including contraceptive implants
- NHS Health Checks
- Wound care
Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
Cervical Screening: Smear Tests
Women aged between 24 and 64 should have a cervical screening every 3 to 5 years to help prevent cervical cancer. The screening is quick and painless and can be done here in the practice.
If you are aged over 24 and have never had a smear test, or if it has been more than 3 to 5 years since your last screening, you should arrange an appointment with our Practice Nurse. You should not have the test while you are having a period or in the 4 days before or after your period as this can affect the sample.
Child Immunisation
It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.
Covid Vaccination
Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects
Flu Vaccination
Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when
Hearing Tests
Hearing tests via scrivens hearing services – if you are experiencing hearing difficulties, please could you contact the practice to book an ear check with the nurse, who will then be able to refer you to Scrivens hearing services for a hearing assessment.
Surgery
Dr Graham Hissett provides surgery for Swale patients including:
- Minor surgery
- Vasectomies
- Carpal Tunnels