Clinics We Offer

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Child Health Surveillance/Immunisations

Wednesday between 09.00 and 12.30. 

The clinic provides childhood immunisations, 8 week baby checks as well as general advice. 8 week baby checks are by appointment only. Please telephone the surgery to arrange an appointment.

A GP and nurse are present. Please do not bring ill children to be seen in this clinic.

For more information on immunisations visit the NHS Website.

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Counselling

General counselling services for registered patients are accessible through the Primary Care Mental Health Team. Patients are asked to refer themselves by telephoning 0161 231 0017. A form will be sent out to you in the post and appointments arranged at the surgery.

For more specific information please discuss your needs with your GP.

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Weight Management and Exercise

If you are concerned about your weight please ask your GP/nurse to assess your height and weight ratio, known as body mass index.

Our practice nurses provide appointments to advise patients regarding healthy eating and monitor weight reduction. Please keep a food diary writing down everything you eat and drink in a 4 week period before making a 30 minute appointment to see the practice nurse. You can self refer to the community exercise programme called PACE who provide exercise programmes for all shapes, sizes and ages at a reduced cost. This can be done by telephoning 0161 681 0940.             

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Family Planning /Well Woman Clinic

Please note: this clinic is only for patients registered at Five Oaks Family Practice

The Practice Nurse provides contraception, cervical smears and deals with problems such as vaginal discharge, menopausal problems and period problems. 

Cervical Screening (Smear Test)

Cervical screening is an important test to help prevent cervical cancer. The test now checks for high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) first. This is called HPV primary screening and is more effective at identifying people at risk.

You will be invited for cervical screening:

  • Every 5 years if you are aged 25 to 64

If HPV is found, your sample will then be checked for any cell changes and you may be invited for screening more often.

If you are unable to attend a Family Planning Clinic for this important test, you are very welcome to book an appointment with one of our practice nurses.

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Health Checks for over 75s and patients not seen for 3 years

All patients age 75 and over are encouraged to undergo an annual health check-up either at the surgery or within their own home if it would be inappropriate for such patients to attend the surgery.

Any Patient who has not been seen for 3 years or more is encouraged to attend for a health check-up.

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Minor Surgery

Dr Faizy runs a minor surgery clinic. During this session joint injections and removal of minor skin lesions can be performed.

It is always wise to ask your GP to assess whether or not any skin lesion would be suitable for removal at the practice, prior to making an appointment in the minor surgery clinic. We cannot remove facial lesions.

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Vaccinations

Vaccinations and Immunisations

Vaccinations are an important way to protect you, your family, and the wider community from serious diseases. The practice offers a range of NHS vaccinations in line with national guidance.

Flu Vaccination

Influenza (flu) vaccinations are available from October each year for patients who are eligible, including:

  • People aged 65 and over
  • Pregnant women
  • People with certain long-term health conditions
  • Carers and frontline health and social care staff
  • Children (given as a nasal spray in school or at the practice for eligible ages)

Please contact the practice to find out when clinics are available and to book your appointment.

COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccinations and seasonal boosters are offered in line with current NHS guidance for eligible patients, typically in spring and autumn for:

  • People aged 75 and over
  • Residents in care homes for older adults
  • People with weakened immune systems

We will contact eligible patients when vaccinations are available. You may also be able to book through the NHS national booking system when campaigns are live.

Shingles Vaccination

Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.

The shingles vaccine is offered to:

  • People aged 65
  • People aged 70 to 79
  • People aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system

This vaccine helps reduce your risk of developing shingles and long-term nerve pain. Please contact the practice if you think you are eligible.

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Bowel cancer screening is a test you do at home that checks for signs of bowel cancer. It's offered to people aged 50 to 74.

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Bowel cancer screening is a test you do at home that checks for signs of bowel cancer. It's offered to people aged 50 to 74.

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a test to check if there's a swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen).

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The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of the health of your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular health). It can tell you whether you're at higher risk of getting certain health problems.

Page last reviewed: 08 April 2026
Page created: 23 December 2021