As many patients will already know, we moved to larger, purpose built premises in Cranleigh Gardens at the end of February.  We changed the name of the practice to Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre at that time.

From the end of 2009, the practice has been participating in the NHS Summary Care Record scheme.  Please see further information on this website or call in to collect a leaflet. 

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Children’s Health 

At CGMC we have a continuing programme of child health surveillance.  The doctors examine all babies at eight weeks and our health visitors check their development including hearing and vision over the following four years. 

Well Baby Clinic 

This is run by our Health Visitors at Victoria Park Medical Centre on Thursdays between 10.00am and 11.30am and at Westonzoyland Surgery on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 10am and 11am.

pregnantMaternity Care 

All the doctors offer antenatal care, which is usually shared with the community midwife.   On confirmation of pregnancy by your GP, you will be referred to the midwife who will contact you to make an appointment to visit you at home to discuss your future care and delivery. If it is your first baby or you have had complications with pregnancy in the past or have other risk factors, you may be referred to a Consultant Obstetrician at Musgrove Park Hospital otherwise the midwife will look after you throughout your pregnancy and delivery and until ten days after delivery when care is handed over to the Health Visitors. 

A post-natal examination of you and your baby by the doctor at eight weeks after birth is also recommended; please tell the receptionist the appointment is for a post-natal examination as you will need a longer appointment for this examination. We usually arrange for your baby to have their first immunisations at the same visit.

Family Planning, Contraception and Sexual Health 

All the doctors are pleased to give family planning, contraception and sexual health advice during ordinary surgeries.  In addition, the practice nurses can also advise on these issues.  

Minor Surgery

We are equipped to carry out a range of minor surgical procedures.  Please make an appointment with Dr Upton to discuss a condition that you think might be helped by a minor operation. 

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Children:  Immunisations are given by the Practice Nurses.  Reminder cards are sent by the Child Health Department in Taunton at the recommended intervals for you to make an appointment with the nurse.  If you think your child has missed any vaccinations, please speak to the health visitors or practice nurses.  It is important that all children are protected and we strongly recommend that all children have the vaccinations that are offered, including whooping cough and MMR. 

Adults:  All adults should be immunised against tetanus and polio and the practice nurse will be happy to arrange this for you. 

Influenza vaccinations are normally available in October and November for the over 65s and those suffering from chronic diseases: diabetes, asthma, heart disease or kidney disease or have a lowered immune system.  People living in residential homes are also advised to have a flu jab.  

You may also be eligible for a pneumonia jab if you are over 65, have no spleen or suffer from one of the conditions mentioned above. 

inhaler2Asthma Clinic 

New ideas and new drugs are being used to help asthma sufferers all the time and we run a regular asthma clinic to provide the best possible care for patients suffering from this condition.  This clinic is led by one of our practice nurses, who specialises in the treatment of asthma.  Please make an appointment at reception.

Diabetic Clinic 

If you are a diabetic, regular check ups are an important part of your treatment.  The clinic is led by one of our practice nurses, Julie Ratcliff, who specialises in the treatment of diabetes and you will normally see the practice nurse and doctor on alternate appointments.  Please make an appointment at reception. 

 
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