Routine cervical smears are performed by the nurse by appointment during the smear clinic, although if the time of this session is impossible because of work or other commitments, smears may be arranged at other times through the nurse.

Please remember to bring with you the date of your last menstrual period; you will be notified of the result.

If you would like a urine examination, this can be arranged if a sample is brought to your appointment.

A comprehensive family planning and menopause service is offered by the practice which includes oral contraceptive pill prescription in addition to the fitting of diaphragms, implants and IUCDs (coils).

Vasectomy and female sterilisation can be arranged through the hospital by the GP.

To preserve anonymity and confidentiality all consultations regarding family planning are by ordinary appointment during normal surgery hours.

These clinics are designed to give men the opportunity of discussing health matters relating specifically to men.

In particular, blood pressure, weight, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption and stress factors will be explored.

Where appropriate, blood cholesterol estimations will be arranged and the urine will be routinely examined.

For patients over 75 years of age the practice offers an annual health check either by the doctor or practice nurse.

If you have not been seen in the past year by one of the above mentioned health professionals and have not been invited for a check-up, please contact the surgery if you would like this check.

According to the National Service Framework of the NHS we have specially conducted screening programs for heart disease with particular emphasis on assessment of risk factors; this includes blood pressure, anti-smoking, cholesterol management and diabetic management; this clinic is run by the practice nurse.

All patients who have not been seen in the previous three years are entitled to a health check.

This appointment should be booked with the practice nurse.

All diabetic patients in the practice are invited to attend the practice diabetic clinic, which is conducted by the practice nurse.

Full diabetic reviews, including foot pulses and neurotherapy testing, are regularly undertaken; blood and urine examinations are arranged through the hospital.

This clinic allows patients and parents of affected children time to discuss the problems fully, outside the time constraints of a busy surgery.

Peak flow (breathing measurement) charts are arranged and all medication will be regularly monitored and discussed.

Here patients will receive regular reviews of medication and lifestyle advice if they have had heart problems including stroke and heart attacks.

The surgery offers help and advice on giving up smoking; this clinic is run by the practice nurse.

Please ask at reception for information or make an appointment if you wish to attend the clinic.

Certain small surgical operations can be performed at the surgery. With minor surgery the recovery time is usually short and you will be back to your usual activities fairly quickly (depending on your procedure).

Before attending for minor surgery you will need to see a doctor for the diagnosis and then you will be given an appointment to attend for your procedure.

Bromley Park Surgery is approved to accept referrals from other GPs in Bromley for minor surgical procedures; many minor surgical procedures are now offered by the practice.

Assessments will be made during the ordinary surgery, although the procedures themselves may be performed at other times.