Anaemia
Advice on taking oral iron supplements and reducing the impact of side effects has been provided in this PDF from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Leaflet
Pre-operative treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (PDF)
Large print version
Pre-operative treatment of iron deficiency anaemia, large print (PDF)
Ear care
Ear wax removal information
In line with many other practices locally and nationally the team at the surgery have taken the decision to cease offering ear irrigation at the practice.
Leaflet
Ear wax removal leaflet (PDF)Hearing Aids
A self referral for the hearing aid service provided via SpecSavers Hearing Centre.
Website
NHS Hearing Aids | Specsavers UK
Foot care
Toenail cutting service
Age Concern Hampshire’s toenail cutting service helps over-50s to stay active and remain mobile.
Did you know that according to national research, one in three older people cannot reach their toes, making it virtually impossible to care for their feet?
Uncut toenails can make it uncomfortable to walk and having healthy feet also improves balance, which helps prevent falls and injuries.
Age Concern Hampshire aims to keep costs as low as possible, to make the service available to everyone that needs it.
Qualified foot care professionals offer toenail cutting and provide a basic foot health check at appointments which are charged at £16.
Diabetics welcome.
There are clinics in Overton, Oakley and various location in Basingstoke.
Phone
01256 423874
Musculoskeletal
Back, neck, muscle or joint pain?
Circle Integrated Care is a free service for NHS patients.
Patients can be referred to the service through their GP surgery – you may see a GP, FCP, nurse or paramedic in your surgery, any of whom can send an electronic referral to Circle Integrated Care which will be triaged by Circle clinicians. Speak to reception at your GP surgery to access treatment for an MSK condition.
Website
www.cic.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/msk
Women’s health
Perimenopause, menopause and HRT
Watership Down Health are developing a series of resources to raise awareness and empower women with knowledge about Perimenopause, Menopause, HRT and alternatives to help manage the challenges they face during this time.
This educational video is presented by Dr Karen Robinson, a Watership Down Health GP who has a special interest in Women’s Health and the menopause.
Perimenopause/Menopause virtual group consultations video.
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We are planning to offer Perimenopause/Menopause Virtual Group Consultations in the near future to increase patient access for an appointment with a GP who has a special interest in the menopause, whilst also enabling them to learn from advice given during the consultations of other patients in the group of 4 to 6 women.
If you have any specific feedback about the video or are interested in joining a future Virtual Group Consultation, please contact the practice.