Routine immunisation against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, polio, measles, rubella, mumps and haemophilus, rotavirus and influenza, is routinely offered to all children, and full immunisation is actively encouraged by the practice for all these conditions.

The timing of immunisation injections is discussed at the baby (development assessment) clinic, and you may obtain advice either from the doctor or health visitor.

Appointment letters are sent out for babies first vaccinations, all other appointments are the responsibility of the parent or carer.

Boosters of tetanus and polio are available for teenagers if the service is not available through the school.

BCG is not performed in the surgery, but arrangements can be made for those who miss vaccination at school, to attend Bromley Hospital Chest Clinic.

Clinics are run by the practice nurses from September each year to vaccinate the elderly and people with long term conditions, chronic heart or lung disease, asthma or diabetes; please contact reception in August to book an appointment.

Patients who are too infirm to attend the surgery may receive their vaccination at home from the district nurse; please contact reception to arrange this.

The practice can refer patients to counselling services by fully qualified counsellors for depression, anxiety, stress etc.

Patients can also SELF REFER to Bromley Talk Together – www.talktogetherbromley.co.uk or telephone 0300 003 3000.

Medical examinations for insurance companies, schools, solicitors, employers, leisure pursuits, etc, can be arranged by appointment.

As these examinations are outside the NHS patient/doctor contract, they are available to anybody, whether registered patients of the practice or not.

A fee recommended by the British Medical Association will be charged; this includes PPP forms, private letters, holiday cancellations and fitness to travel.

A list of approved charges is available for inspection in the waiting room, or through a receptionist.