Services

Please notice that Sexual Health and Phlebotomy Clinic services are independent PCT services housed in the same building. They are NOT run by the Rushey Green Group Practice. Details about these two services can be found below.

You can electronically check in on arrival to your appointment and even view your records while you wait!

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Full antenatal and postnatal maternity care

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Provided by the GPs and our visiting midwife. Most women book into the nearby University Hospital Lewisham, but some may choose to go to other near-by hospitals. Please, ask when you first come to see the doctor. When you suspect you are pregnant, please first do a home pregnancy test. If pregnancy is confirmed, you will need to book an appointment to see the GP/NP in order to be referred to the midwife. The first scan is offered at 10-12 weeks, so please see the doctor well before then.

Full child health services

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Elizabeth Surridge is our lead health visitor. Together with her team of other health visitors, she run baby clinics, parencraft classes (jointly with the midwife), and sleep and feeding clinics. Health Visitors are available for advice every Thursday (no appointment needed) and Friday (with appointment) between 1:30 and 3:00pm. We also run a drop in clinic for immunisations every Wednesday between 2:00 and 3:00pm.

Adult counselling and psychology & Children and young people's therapy

To provide help with psychological and mental health problems for adults, couples, families, children and young people. We also have access to a wide range of self-help groups and therapies, including computerised CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). We have an experienced counsellor and a psychologist, in addition to an off-site adolescent, child and family therapist.

Diabetes Clinics

Ann Enright, practice nurse, runs dedicated diabetes clinics. She is currently supported by Sharon MacKenzie, diabetes specialist nurse. They see and treat patients requiring treatment with either (or both) tablets or insulin.

Smoking cessation

1:1 or group therapy. Our practice nurse Jane Dowell provides dedicated smoking cessation clinics. Please, ask at reception for details.

Comprehensive sexual health and family planning services and smear tests

We do coil fitting and offer contraceptive services. Smear tests are usually done by the practice nurses. Please, ask the GP/NP if you want to discuss having an HIV test.

Drug and alcohol dependency services

A CDP (Community Drug Project worker) provides advice, support and treatment one session a week at the practice. All GPs prescribe substitute medication and offer full support, although this work is lead by Dr Febles.

Homeless services

This service is provided by a team lead by Dr Febles both from the practice and at Spring Gardens, a brand new residence for homeless people.

Minor Surgery

Dr Chen and Dr Febles provide minor surgery, including joint injections, skin tags and "bumps and lumps". Please, book with any GP/NP to discuss the problem.

Spirometry

Mrs Gill Sultan, our nurse practitioner, provides on-site spirometry investigation to those patients suspected to suffer from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Travel Clinic

For immunisations (usually free), malaria prophylaxis and general advice. Yellow fever injections are also available, for which a fee is charged. FOR INFORMATION ON WHAT YOU MAY NEED PLEASE CLICK

here.

Children's skin clinic

Caroline Gilbert, dermatology specialist nurse, runs a weekly clinic for children with troublesome eczema or other chronic skin condition. Her clinic is on Thursday afternoon.

Osteopathy and acupuncture

Mr Mark Tittle provides this service at the practice (Back Pain Clinic). Each patient is allowed up to six sessions on the NHS, but there is a waiting list. Alternatively, if you are registered with us, you can see Mark at a reduced private rate. You are welcome to discuss a referral with any GP or the NP.

Community Services offered from our premises to the whole community of Lewisham

Time Bank

This is a community time exchange charity which was originally set up by the practice but is now an independent entity. Members are able to share their individual skills with each other and the community. Please, ask at reception.

Click here for Rushey Green Time Bank

Community Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Service provided by community doctors and nurses for anyone wanting access. They also provide a young person's counselling service. Call 0207 138 1700.

Blood test service

Monday - Friday

7.30 - 8.30 by appointment only.

8.30 - 11.45 Walk in (please arrive at least 15 minutes before end of the clinic).

15.30 - 17.30 by appointment only.

Telephone: 0203 049 2286

Glucose tolerance testing available during morning appointments only.

Clinics also offer blood tests for children.

Please direct all comments and complaints to Asam Saeed on the above telefone number, or email him at asam.saeed@lewishampct.nhs.uk