Services

Available for men only at age 65. Contact the practice for more information

Including flu (from September onwards) and holiday vaccinations, including Yellow Fever, tetanus and polio boosters. Occupational immunisation can also be arranged, including Hepatitis B. Please come and discuss with one of our practice nurses. These may incur a private charge.

Checks should be booked with one of our GPs. 

Please see our clinical pharmacist.

We are able to arrange 24hour blood pressure monitoring and 24 hour heart monitoring and spirometry thanks to generous support from The Friends of Marden Medical Centre.

Fast, accurate diagnostics on site - no need to travel to hospital for routine tests. Results are reviewed promptly and we'll contact you to discuss next steps.

Further information on our blood tests and ECGs page

Every 2 years from age 60 to 70.

Over 70s can phone 0800 707 6060

Every 3 years from age 50 to 70.

Over 70s can phone 01622 255766

• Every 3 years from age 25 to 49
• Every 5 years from age 50 to 64

Over 70s can phone 01622 224057

Please make an appointment with the practice nurse.

MMR and MMRV vaccines – what will my child receive?

From January 2026, MMRV is introduced into the routine programme. This includes protection against chickenpox. The timing of the second measles-containing dose is also moving earlier to 18 months for eligible children.

MMR and MMRV schedule by date of birth

• Born on or after 1 January 2025
• Born between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024
• Born between 1 September 2022 and 30 June 2024
• Born between 1 January 2020 and 31 August 2022
• Born on or before 31 December 2019

If you are unsure which vaccines your child should receive, please book as normal when invited — the practice team will make sure the correct vaccines are offered.

Learn more about NHS vaccinations and when to have them

Routine childhood vaccinations are offered throughout the year and follow the national NHS immunisation schedule. Some are provided in general practice and others by school immunisation teams. If your child has missed any vaccines, we can usually offer catch-up doses.

When to have your child vaccinated

Your child will be invited for vaccinations at key ages. The exact vaccines offered can vary slightly depending on your child’s date of birth.

• 8 weeks: 6-in-1 vaccine, rotavirus, and meningococcal B (MenB).
• 12 weeks: 6-in-1 vaccine, rotavirus, and meningococcal B (MenB).
• 16 weeks: 6-in-1 vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine (PCV).
• 12 months (1 year): first dose of MMRV for eligible children (this replaces MMR from January 2026), plus routine boosters such as MenB and PCV. The Hib/MenC booster is no longer routinely given to children born on or after 1 July 2024.
• 18 months: a new routine appointment. For eligible children, this includes the second dose of MMRV to provide earlier protection.
• 3 years 4 months (pre-school): pre-school booster vaccines (including the 4-in-1). Depending on your child’s date of birth, an MMRV dose may be given at this stage instead of at 18 months.
• Secondary school age: HPV (Year 8), teenage booster (3-in-1), and MenACWY

Booking your child’s vaccines

To book or check your child’s immunisations:

• Contact reception and ask for a nurse vaccination appointment
• Bring your child’s Red Book (personal child health record) if you have it
• Let us know if your child has had vaccines elsewhere or overseas

Read trusted advice about vaccine safety, side effects, and ingredients

You may find the following official guidance helpful if you would like more detailed information about the introduction of the chickenpox (MMRV) vaccine:

• MMRV vaccination: a guide for parents and carers
• Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme

These resources provide more detailed national guidance. If you have questions about your child’s vaccinations, our practice team will be happy to help.

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Family planning including coil (IUCD) fitting with the practice nurse, who can arrange implanon insertion and removal. 

See a qualified physiotherapist directly - no GP referral needed. Our First Contact Physiotherapist can assess, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal problems at your first appointment, getting you on the road to recovery faster.

Further information on our first contact physiotherapy page

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

The practice nurses offer advice and contraceptive fitting.

Contact the Care Navigation Team to arrange an appointment.

Dedicated, discreet support for men's health concerns - we encourage you to seek help early. Many conditions are much easier to treat when caught sooner.

Further information on our men's health page

Our GPs and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners offer dedicated mental health consultations - giving you time, space, and expert support to talk through what you're experiencing and find the right path forward.

Further information on our mental health consultations page

Performed by all the doctors. Dr Richard Estall is skilled at joint and soft tissue injection techniques

All new patients are asked to complete a general health questionnaire. An appointment with the doctor is necessary if you are already on medication.

You will be called when due except for Chlamydia screening

From 1 September 2024, those who turn 75 and those age 75 to 79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Pregnant women from 28 weeks of pregnancy will also be eligible.

RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including:

• cough
• sore throat
• sneezing
• a runny or blocked nose

A joint letter from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England sets out the details of the 2 RSV vaccination programmes from 1 September 2024.

It can also make you become wheezy or short of breath and lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions. There is no specific treatment, and most infections will get better by themselves. Every year thousands of older adults need hospital care for RSV, and some of them will die. RSV can be more severe in people with medical conditions such as heart or lung disease or a weakened immune system.

We are contacting all eligible patients and inviting them for vaccination. Please take advantage of this free vaccination when you are called and help to protect yourselves, your family, friends and your community!

Please make an appointment with the Designated Diabetic Practitioner for annual reviews and insulin management and general advice.

Fast, effective relief for joint and soft tissue pain - administered on-site by our experienced clinical team.

Further information on our steroid joint injections page

We are an accredited centre for confidential help and advice for all matters relating to contraception and teenage sexual health.

Comprehensive, confidential care for women at every stage of life, from contraception and periods to screening and menopause.

Further information on our women's health services page