Services

 

Find out more about the services we offer at Marden Medical Centre

Clinics and Services

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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

Adult immunisations

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.

Asthma management

Checks should be booked with one of our GPs. 

Blood pressure and cholesterol management

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.

Bowel screening

Every 2 years from age 60 to 70.

Over 70s can phone 0800 707 6060

Breast screening

Every 3 years from age 50 to 70.

Over 70s can phone 01622 255766

Cervical screening

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

Over 70s can phone 01622 224057

Cervical smears

Please make an appointment with the practice nurse.

Covid vaccination

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)

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

Flu vaccination

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

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Minor surgery

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

New patient health checks

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

NHS screening tests

You will be called when due except for Chlamydia screening

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations

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!

Specialist diabetic care

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

Teenage sexual health

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

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