Services

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

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

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Medical examinations for insurance policies, HGV or PSV drivers, elderly drivers, sub-aqua purposes etc, can be arranged by appointment. As these invariably do not come under your doctor's terms of NHS service, a fee will be charged.

See our Non NHS Services page for details

Every patient registering with The Westbank Practice will have the opportunity of a new patient appointment. The appointment gives you a chance to meet us, have your health checked and bring to light any ongoing medical problems or important past medical history, including continuing your medication. Your appointment may be either with your doctor or a practice nurse.

See our appointments page to book and for details

All women aged 25 to 65, who have ever been sexually active need a regular cervical smear test to detect any early changes that might lead to cancer later on.

The practice has changed to the more reliable liquid-based cytology system. The practice invites patients on a routine basis for a cervical smear, blood pressure check and teaching on breast self-awareness.

Learn more about cervical screenings on the NHS website

You will have regular contact with your health visiting team from your baby’s birth to your child reaching 2 years old, including all the important milestones along the way.

See our self care page for details

Or telephone: 0333 234 1901 to make an appointment with a Health Visitor

We have community teams that will provide all of your Antenatal appointments and visit you postnatally.

During your pregnancy, your community midwife will see you regularly to make sure you and your baby are well.

See our self care page for advice and support

or call our midwife team on: 07977 576 885 to book an initial appointment

If a vaccine is given when a baby still has antibodies to the disease, the antibodies can stop the vaccine working. This is why routine childhood immunisations do not start until a baby is two months old, before the antibodies a baby gets from its mother have stopped working.

This is also why it is important for parents to stick to the immunisation schedule, as a delay can leave a baby unprotected. A delay can increase the chance of adverse reactions to some vaccines, such as pertussis (whooping cough).

Learn more about the child immunisations schedule and when to have them on the NHS website