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Bishops Close Medical Practice

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

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Non NHS Services

Medical examinations for special purposes can be arranged by appointment, e.g.:

  • Elderly drivers
  • HGV licence
  • Insurance
  • pre-employment medicals

Some services fall outside the NHS and for these a charge will be made. These include the following:

  • Bupa/PPP forms
  • Private medical examinations for sports, school, insurance or employment

A full list of these services is displayed in the waiting area together with the current recommended fees.

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 ...