Find out more about the clinics and services available at the surgery.
Antenatal care
They are involved in ante-natal and post-natal care, offering support and education, helping mothers and their partners prepare for parenthood. Ante-natal clinics are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am...
Asthma care
Patients with asthma can be seen by appointment at any time during the nurses’ surgery hours. We aim to review every patient with asthma each year.
Baby clinic
Baby clinic is held on Tuesday afternoons. Appointments can be made between 1:30pm and 2:50pm to see the health visitor, nurse or doctor.
Cervical smear
It is recommended that women between the ages of 24 and 49 have a cervical smear every 3 years and between the ages of 50 and 64 every 5 years....
Counselling
The counselling service we provide at Porter Brook is limited and can only be accessed after discussion with a doctor. We may recommend that you see the primary care mental...
Diabetes
Patients with diabetes are invited for regular reviews. If you are a SHU student with diabetes, we would like to see you annually, even if your diabetes is managed in...
Drug problems
We can offer help to people whose lives are affected by street drugs such as cannabis and heroin. We work closely with other rehabilitation services in the city.
Eating disorder team
At Porter Brook and Hallam Medical Centres we have an in-house eating disorder team, if you feel that you may benefit from this service, please contact us to arrange an...
Health promotion
The promotion of a healthy lifestyle has an increasing role in the care we provide for our patients. We provide advice and support for people who want to give up...
Minor surgery
Minor surgery is available by appointment for removing moles, sebaceous cysts, warts and so on after an assessment by a doctor or nurse.
Occupational health
An occupational health worker visits the practice twice a month. You can make an appointment to see him. He can discuss any aspect of your work that you think may...
Physiotherapy
Patients can self-refer to see a in house physio (book via reception) please.
Sexual health
Contraception If you need contraception, we are happy to discuss the options available and help you choose the best method for you. We provide a full range of contraceptive services...
Smoking review
If you have been advised by the surgery to a submit smoking review please use the form below.
Social prescribers
Our Social Prescribers are trained health coaches that offer both practical and emotional support with the things that matter to you. Our Social Prescribers support people for up to 12...
Travel advice
The practice offers an advice and vaccination service for travellers. It is important when you are planning to travel abroad that you make an appointment with the nurse six to...
Date published: 6th March, 2024
Date last updated: 6th March, 2024