The Osborne Practice
Tel: 023 9282 1371

Eastney Health Centre
Tel: 02392 839937

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Appointment system for blood services at St Mary's Hospital has changed...

There will no longer be a walk-in-facility for phlebotomy services at St Mary's Hospital. Instead patients must book an appointment by phone. Blood test appointments will be available from 8am to 4.45pm Monday to Fridays. The booking line will be available from 7am to 7pm Monday to Fridays and from 9am to 5pm at weekends.

Text Messages

The practice also provides a FREE appointment text reminder service. Please make sure we have your current mobile number to safeguard your confidentiality.

Out of Hours Service
Telephone - 0300 300 2012. Portsmouth Out of Hours service ensures that there are always doctors and nurses on duty whenever the practice is closed – overnight, weekends and bank holidays. They can provide telephone advice, an appointment at their surgery (in Drayton) or a home visit.

Home Visits
If you think a home visit may be needed please contact the surgery before 10.30am. A Doctor or Nurse will contact you by phone initially and decide the best course of action.

Appointments
We aim to provide a mixture of prebookable, on the day appointments, telephone advice and home care. Appointments, to see or speak on the phone to one of our Doctors or Nurses are made via our reception.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

GMC guidance on assisted suicide

The General Medical Council launches guidelines on assisted suicide to help it decide if doctors should face a disciplinary panel on the issue.

NHS translation bill 'tops £23m'

The NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when carrying children - and which could pave the way for a ban - is launched by the Welsh government.

Transplant jaw made by 3D printer

An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

'Birth defect risk' for diabetics

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Under 10s have eating disorders

A number of children under 10 are treated in hospitals in Northern Ireland for eating disorders, the Department of Health says.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Clinics and Services

Practice Nurse Consultations

New Patient and Well Person Medical Checks
Child and Adult Immunisations
Chronic disease reviews
Cervical Smears, Contraception advice and Pill Checks
Wound Care, Ulcer dressings, stitch removal
Ear syringing (please put oil in your ears for at least 5 days beforehand)
Travel health advice and immunisations
Acute illness Triage sessions
Flu immunisation (October – December every year)
ECGs and Spirometry at a Doctors request
Blood taking
Weight management clinics

Family Planning and Emergency Contraception

All of our doctors can discuss your family planning needs with you in complete confidentiality. If you are already thinking of having a coil or the contraceptive implant, please contact The Ella Gordon Unit at St Mary's Hospital on 02392 866301.

Women on the contraceptive pill need to have their blood pressure checked once a year so please try to remember to book an appointment with the nurse for a check up before you run out of pills! If you do run out by accident, we will be able to provide you with an emergency supply.

Emergency contraception is available from the following sources and is most effective taken as soon after unprotected sex as possible.

The Ella Gordon Unit at St Mary’s hospital 92 866301
St Mary’s hospital Treatment Centre
Over the counter at pharmacies – free for under 25s from some pharmacies
Surgery – book a telephone triage appointment

Travel Vaccinations

We offer a full vaccination service, including yellow fever vaccinations, to both registered and private patients. For registered patients, the majority of vaccinations are free.

A travel clinic is held at the surgery, please telephone reception for future pre-bookable dates. These appointments are again both for registered and private patients.

If you are a private patient, we will require you to complete a short form prior to your appointment date. Please note vaccinations carry a cost. We accept cash and cheques together with your cheque guaruntee card. Unfortunately we do notaccept Visa, Debit or any credit cards. You will, of course, be issued with a receipt.

Wart Clinic and Minor Surgery

We offer a monthly wart clinic to remove verrucas, skin tags and warts using liquid nitrogen. Our doctors also run a minor surgery service, for the removal of troublesome lumps, bumps and polyps. Book a routine appointment with Dr Price or Dr Macanovic in the first instance.

Medicals

We do medicals for the DVLA, taxi drivers and other purposes. There is always a charge for this work – our reception will be able to provide details and book an appointment for you. Private Patients - As long as you are not already registered here as an NHS patient, we are able to see you as a private patient. There is a charge for this service.

Temporary Residents

We see temporary residents on an immediate and necessary basis. Speak to reception for advice on how we can best help you. You could be seen under the NHS (if a UK resident) or privately if visiting from abroad

Pregnancy and Child care

The midwife attached to our surgery runs regular clinics at each surgery. The doctors see women for ante-natal appointments during regular surgery hours. Please make it clear when booking an appointment if it is for antenatal purposes.

The health visitors run baby clinics at various locations locally. These include clinics at the Osborne Road surgery and weekly clinics at Eastney Health Centre. Please ask reception for Osborne Road surgery clinic dates and times. Our nurses provide immunisations for your child at both surgeries. Times are flexible – please ask our receptionists for details.

Smoking Cessation Clinic

The practice offers a Smoking Cessation Clinic. Please contact our reception team on 02392 821371 for further information or to book an appointment.

Maintaining Good Health

We recommend that all patients with on-going health problems are seen regularly by a nurse or a GP to monitor their condition. We offer annual reviews for people with: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Epilepsy, High blood pressure, Hypothyroidism, Mental health problems, Learning Difficulties, Obesity, Stroke

We will write to you to remind you to make an appointment for your check up. The nurses also offer a well man/woman check for all patients who simply want an MOT check up.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services