Chiropodists
A Chiropodist is based at the Health Centre in Broken Cross. You can contact them via 01249-456635. If you need to visit the Chiropodist, ask for a form from the Health Centre, or from Northlands reception. Fill in the form and hand it in. There is no need to see your Doctor and your Doctor does not have to sign the form unless you are requesting a home visit from the Chiropodist. If you are over sixty, pregnant, diabetic, registered disabled or still at school you will get priority.
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Community Psychiatric Nurses are based at Rowden Hill House in Chippenham. where. Your Doctor will put you in touch with them if you need their help.
LIFT Psychology Practitioners
Two Psychology Practitioners run weekly Clinics at Northlands. Please ask for further information from your Doctor or reception.
Dieticians
Dieticians are available to Northlands Surgery and the Health Centre. Your Doctor will arrange an appointment if you need help with a special diet e.g. for diabetes, to lose weight, etc.
Family Planning
An evening Family Planning Clinic is held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Health Centre in Broken Cross. You can book an appointment there on 01249-812821.Family Planning Clinics are also held in nearby towns.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists regularly visit the Health Centre in Broken Cross. If you need physiotherapy treatment your Doctor will refer you.
Specialist Nurses
Specialist Nurses are fully-trained Nurses who have extra training to help with the special nursing problems that can happen with Cancer, Asthma, Eczema, Diabetes, problems with continence, etc. MacMillan Nurses are Specialist Nurses who help patients and their families with serious illnesses like cancer. They are based at Dorothy House in Winsley.You can contact them on 01225 722988. Your Doctor, Consultant, Practice Nurse or District Nurse will request them to contact you if they can help. |