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In order to meet increasing demand on the GP service we have made changes  to the way same day GP care is accessed. Anyone with a problem that they believe requires a same day assessment will have to ring triage before 11am in the morning. This enables us to provide a safe and responsive same day service.
If anyone rings after 11am they can still access same day care via the Same day health centre, by ringing 111 for advice or if they feel their condition is very urgent by attending the Accident & Emergency Department.
Routine appointment can still be made as normal by ringing the practice and speaking to reception

Blood Tests

blood_tests_4A 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.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

 
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