REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

Requests can be handed in at reception or posted to us.  You can now also email your request to spires.practice@nhs.net  please ensure you give all of your details including name, address, date of birth and the exact medication which should be taken from the repeat slip attached to your prescription.

Prescriptions should be ready for collection within two working days.  If you supply a stamped, addressed envelope we will post the prescription back to you.  To avoid mistakes the receptionists have been instructed not to take requests over the phone.

DISPENSING

We have provision to dispense for certain patients who are registered with us. For further information contact the practice manager.

FAMILY PLANNING

We provide confidential advice and offer a full family planning service, including coil fitting.

CERVICAL SMEARS

These are done by the practice nurses. We suggest a repeat smear every three years, from the age of 25 to 49 and a repeat every 5 years from age 50 to 65. If you feel an appointment is overdue, please check with reception. (more info)

MINOR SURGERY

Minor surgery is performed at the practice. Discuss this with your doctor first.

CHILD HEALTH CLINICS

In these clinics you have the opportunity to discuss your baby’s (child’s) health with the health visitor, get advice on problems (ie eating, sleeping problems) and get your child weighed. They are held every Monday afternoon from 2.00pm onwards, alternately between Lichfield Health Centre and Burntwood Health Centre.

TRAVEL CLINIC

We can give you all vaccinations needed for travel abroad including Yellow Fever. Discuss your requirements with the practice nurse at least eight weeks in advance. (more info)

WELL PERSON CHECK

From the age of 16 years upwards we have a recall programme to send patients appointments every three years. Patients may make these appointments if they wish; these checks are normally carried out by the practice nurse. We do strongly recommend a health check if you have not seen your doctor during the last three years. This is normally booked with the practice nurse.

PATIENTS OVER THE AGE OF 75

We recommend that patients over 75 are seen every year for a check-up. If you find it
difficult to get to the surgery, we can arrange for a member of the practice team to visit you at home.

DISABLED PATIENTS

All surgeries are on the ground floor with easy access.

NON-NHS EXAMINATIONS

Medical examinations for special purposes eg elderly drivers, pre-employment, insurance medicals etc can be arranged by appointment. A fee, as recommended by the British Medical Association, will be payable for these examinations. (list of fees for non-nhs services)

GP HOSPITAL CARE

We admit suitable patients to the general wards of Victoria Hospital, Lichfield for our personal ongoing care and also accept transfers from other hospitals for convalescence, thereby keeping as close a link as possible with our patients.

MATERNITY CARE

The community midwife holds clinics regularly for the care of pregnant and nursing mothers. Antenatal care will be shared by her and the doctor. We deliver a number of our patients in the GP Maternity Unit at Victoria Hospital, Lichfield, and also look after early transfers there after delivery at other hospitals.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

If you change your address, please inform the receptionist as soon as possible.