Please contact the practice 4-6 weeks before you are travelling for advice.
You may need a course of vaccinations which can take several weeks to complete to ensure you have adequate protection before you travel.
If you take any medicine regularly, make sure you have enough for your trip and check with your airline what can be carried in your hand luggage. Be aware that some medicines may not be permitted in your destination country.
There may be a charge for vaccines which are not provided by the NHS.
Non-NHS services
The NHS does not pay for some of the services we provide.
These include private sick notes, insurance forms, holiday cancellation forms, medical reports, fitness to travel certificates, private prescriptions and some vaccination services.
Our fees for these services, which are in line with BMA approved national guidelines, can be viewed here.
Non-urgent advice: Please Note
We are unable to accept payment by cheque but you may pay by debit card or cash.
Women’s Health
Regular cervical smear tests are offered to all women over 25 years old.
Women over 50 are invited for mammograms every three years; help is available for premenstrual and menopausal problems.
Counselling
By prior referral from a doctor.
Qualified counsellors are available for help with emotional and psychological problems.
Minor Surgery
Performed under local anaesthesia by arrangement with your doctor.
Health Visitors
Health Visitors are now based at the Beckenham Beacon.
Child Health and Immunisation
Child development clinics are run by the Doctors and Health Visitor.
All childhood immunisations are provided by the Practice Nurse.
Family Planning
Family planning services are available including contraception (including diaphragm and IUD fitting) and pre-conception counselling.
Maternity care
Maternity care is provided on a shared care basis with the Midwife and local obstetric unit.
Ante-natal clinics are held weekly in the Surgery.
However, if the Clinic is fully booked, you may need to arrange an appointment at the Beckenham Beacon Clinic.
Test results
Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need further tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Patients can conveniently view their test results through the NHS App without needing to call or visit the practice. Once results have been reviewed by a GP, they will be available in the “Test Results” section of the app.
Need help viewing your test results via the NHS App? Watch the ‘How to see your GP health record on the NHS App’ video for step-by-step guidance.