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

Clinical Services

Routine Services Available

At our GP practice, we’re committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare for all our patients. Below you’ll find details of the routine NHS services we offer, including core, additional, and enhanced care to support your ongoing health and wellbeing.

We offer a comprehensive range of NHS services to support your health and wellbeing. These include core care, additional support, and enhanced clinical services.


Core Services

  • General Management of Medical Conditions
    Ongoing care and treatment for a wide range of medical issues, including both short-term illnesses and long-term conditions.
  • Health Promotion and Lifestyle Advice
    Support and information to help you stay healthy and prevent illness through diet, exercise, and wellbeing guidance.
  • Emergency and Urgent Care
    Assessment and treatment for urgent medical problems that can be managed safely within the practice.
  • Referrals to Other Services
    Coordination of specialist or hospital care when additional expertise or investigation is needed.
  • Care for Temporary Residents
    Medical care for visitors or temporary residents who require urgent treatment during their stay.

Additional Services

  • Cervical Screening (Smear Tests)
    Regular screening helps detect early changes that could lead to cervical cancer.

    • Women aged 25–49 are invited for screening every 3 years.
    • Women aged 50–64 are invited every 5 years.

    The test is quick, simple, and can prevent cancer from developing.
    If you think you’re due for a smear, please contact reception to book a 15-minute appointment.
    If you’re outside these age ranges but would like advice, please speak with the Practice Nurse or your GP.

  • Contraceptive Services
    Confidential advice and a full range of contraception options, including pills, injections, implants, and IUCD (coil) fitting.
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
    Including:

    • Routine childhood immunisations
    • Adult and travel vaccinations (where applicable)
    • Seasonal vaccinations
  • Child Health Surveillance
    Regular health and development checks to ensure your child is growing and developing well.
  • Maternity Services
    Ongoing care throughout pregnancy and after childbirth, provided in partnership with midwives and maternity teams.

Enhanced Services

  • Anticoagulation Monitoring
    Regular blood testing and monitoring for patients on anticoagulant medication (e.g. warfarin).
  • IUCD (Coil) Fitting and Removal
    Fitting and removal of intrauterine devices, offering long-term contraception and specialist advice.
  • Near Patient Testing
    On-site testing for certain conditions, allowing quick results and prompt adjustments to treatment.
  • Minor Surgery Procedures
    Small surgical treatments performed at the practice, such as the removal of lumps, cysts, or moles.
  • Pneumococcal Vaccinations
    Offered to eligible patients at higher risk of pneumococcal infection.
  • Influenza (Flu) Immunisations
    Annual flu vaccinations to protect against seasonal influenza for eligible patients.
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention Checks
    Health checks to identify risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or kidney disease.
  • Extended Hours Appointments
    Appointments available outside normal surgery times for patients who need flexibility.

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 developing. If you think you are due for a smear please contact reception to arrange a 15 minute appointment. If you fall outside the age groups but feel that a smear might be necessary, please consult the Practice Nurse or your GP for advice.