Services

Completion of certain forms and letters fall outside the scope of the General Medical Services which GPs are required to provide free of charge. As such, some things are classed as a private service.  

The health visitor clinics are at the Wateringbury Surgery twice a month on a Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am. She deals mainly with the under 5’s and advises on prevention rather than cure. Developmental assessments are made by the doctors at 6 weeks and 8 months (hearing tests), 18 months and 3½ years by the health visitor. To contact the Health Visitors advice line ring 01732 221144 from 9.30am to 12.00pm Monday to Friday.

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

District nurses provide care and advice on all aspects of nursing for those unable to leave their homes. Dressings, incontinence aids, home adaptation equipment and home treatment can be provided. Referral to the District Nurse Team is via the surgery,

Advice on the full range of family planning is provided by the doctors and practice nurses. Please make an appointment and inform the receptionist if you require coil or cap fittings.

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We offer free flu vaccinations commencing in September each year, to all our patients over 65 years (who are not allergic to eggs or feathers) and those at risk from heart, chest, diabetic and age-related conditions.

Maternity Services are provided by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust. The surgery hosts two midwife clinics a week. Wednesday at Wateringbury Surgery and Thursday at Larkfield Surgery.

 Daily clinics are run by our Nursing Team comprising of Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant,  GP Assistant and Stop Smoking Advisor. 

• Blood pressure checks 
• Blood tests
• B12 injections
• Cervical smears
• Contraception advice 
• Ear syringing 
• Hormone injections
• Immunisation (routine & Holiday)
• Insertion and removal of stitches
• Long term condition reviews (Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension)
• NHS Health Checks. Aged 40 to 74? Find out about our free NHS Health check
• Stop smoking
• Weight management

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. 

Please visit our Travel Information page

The practice nurses are available for well woman and well man screening checks by appointment. This includes a review of general health, lifestyles and heart disease risk factors.