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Bishops Close Medical Practice

The Health Centre | Bishops Close | Spennymoor | DL16 6ED

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General Health Checks

All of our adult patients may attend for a Health Check where weight, height and blood pressure etc. will be measured and our nurse can advise on diet, smoking and other aspects of lifestyle that may affect your health. The nurses offer advice to anybody concerned about their lifestyle and its implications.

Cholesterol screening is offered when appropriate. Please contact the reception for further information.

Over 75 Examinations

By appointment only with Practice Nurse. All patients over 75 may request a check by a Practice Nurse on an annual basis either at the surgery, or at home if appropriate.

Clinical Services

Choosing Well

General Health Checks

Integrated Care

Investigations / Results

Long Term Health Conditions

Mental Health

National Diabetes Audit (NDA)

Non NHS Services

Well Baby Clinic

Minor Surgery by arrangement:

The removal of warts, moles, cysts, ingrowing toenails, verrucae and injection of joints can be undertaken at the surgery, saving you the time and bother of a hospital visit. Please make an appointment to see the doctor if you think you require any of these services.

Cervical Smears: Appointment only

Women aged between 25 & 50 are advised to have a cervical smear every 3 years. Women between 50 and 64 are advised to have a test every 5 years. This is a simple quick test which may detect early changes in the womb. If these are treated straight away cancer may be prevented from ...