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Clinics and Services

Cervical Screening: Smear Tests

Women aged between 24 and 64 should have a cervical screening every 3 to 5 years to help prevent cervical cancer. The screening is quick and painless and can be done here in the practice.

If you are aged over 24 and have never had a smear test, or if it has been more than 3 to 5 years since your last screening, you should arrange an appointment with our Practice Nurse. You should not have the test while you are having a period or in the 4 days before or after your period as this can affect the sample.

Learn more about Cervical Screening on the NHS website

Child Health

We offer developmental advice on child health and immunisations. Current immunisation schedules are available from reception on request. Consultations with children would normally require the parent to be in attendance. If however prior written authority and parental consent is provided it is acceptable for the consultation to take place in the presence of a named responsible adult.

Covid Vaccination

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

Flu Vaccination

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

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Maidstone Central Primary Care Network Services

Maidstone Central Primary Care Network offer a range of additional services to patients registered at one of its four member practices.

As part of Maidstone Central PCN patients registered at The Medical Centre Group can also benefit from the services offered below:

To access any of the above services please contact reception who will be able to assist.

 

Podiatry

The podiatrist is able to see registered patients over the age of 18 years suffering with a range of ailment including hard skin, plantar fasciitis, ulcers and foot pain. 

Physiotherapy

The physiotherapy team can assist with all soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains or sports injuries, spinal related pain and arthritis. This service is available to registered patients over the age of 18 years.

Mental Health Practitioners

The Mental Health Practitioners are able to see registered patients over the age of 18 years who would benefit from assistance with a wide range of mental health issues.

Social Prescriber

The social prescribing team is able to assist with a variety of social and lifestyle needs. They are able to assist with matters such as debt, housing, employment, long-term conditions, and social isolation as well as assist those who may be caring for others.

Children's Health and Wellbeing Navigator

The team is able to support families with children up to the age of 18 years (or 24 years for those with SEND) where the child has a long-term health condition, Neurodevelopmental issue or Mental Health concern. They are able to maintain relationships and communication with key contacts such as schools and SENCO, community paediatrics, Early Help and more. They work to ensure families have access to appropriate services and have the support available should problems escalate or in crisis. They can also assist with transitioning individuals from childrens to adult services.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgery clinics are held regularly and patients are invited from a waiting list. When deemed necessary we can also refer patients to hospital for minor surgery procedures.

Maternity and Family Planning

The practice offers maternity, family planning and sexual health services, including preconception advice and coil fitting. Confidentiality remains our priority with regards to contraception, Chlamydia testing, termination and general advice on safer sex.

Specialist Clinics

In addition to all the above services, the doctors and/or practice nurse provide various other clinics as an additional service to our patients. Appointments for these clinics can be made through reception.The practice actively promotes care and will contact patients when their annual checks are due.

Additional clinics and services

  • Well person check ups, Diabetes, Hypertension, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stroke, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease and Asthma / COPD monitoring. 

While additional services include:

  • Comprehensive Holiday Immunisation Advice (Yellow Fever Registered Centre), Insulin Conversion, Smoking Cessation Support and Advice, Alcohol and Drug Dependency Advice, and Advice for Dealing with Anxiety and Stress.

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