Health Visitors
For support or advice please contact our Parentline by texting Chat Health on 07312263081.
If you need to change an appointment please contact our Single Point of Access (SPA) by phoning 01865 903800 or email : cyp0-19@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
More information about our service can be found on our website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/cyp-0-19/
Healthvisitors.carterton@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Website: www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/hv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxfordshireNHSHealthVisitors/
Cervical Smears
All women between 25 and 65 years of age are recommended to have a cervical smear check.
For those women aged between 25 and 50 it is recommended to have a check every three years, and for women aged 50 to 65 years of age, every 5 years. This is to ensure that the cervix (neck of the womb) is healthy. There is a nationally run recall system in order to remind you when your next check is due.
Long-term Conditions
We have special programmes for the continuing care of patients with long-standing conditions such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke or circulatory problems. Please discuss these our long-term condition trained nurses and our Clinical Pharmacist.
Contraception
If you require emergency ‘morning after’ contraception, please tell the receptionist so that you can be seen as soon as possible. Routine contraception appointments can be made at any time with a contraception trained nurse or with a doctor.
Any patient is welcome to discuss contraception. We provide a full range of services including the fitting of IUDs (coils), contraceptive pills, the ‘morning after’ pill, injections and implants.
Health Checks
All adults are encouraged to have a health. Unfortunately we have had to put this service on hold temporarily to manage the high number of appointments we have. In the mean time, if you have any concerns or feel you need to be seen by a nurse or doctor, always feel free to call and speak to one of our patient co-ordinators or you can book in with our Clinical Pharmacist.
Immunisations
Vaccinations, are arranged by making an appointment with a member of the nursing team, to review the current reccomended routine immunisation schedule, please visit NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS. Influenza immunisations are carried out in special ‘flu clinics’, which usually commence in October, each year. There is a nationally run recall system in order to highlight children whose vaccines are overdue.
Maternity
You can self-refer to the local midwife team following this link: https://www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/ouh
During your pregnancy we usually share your care with the hospital, with most of your appointments being here with the midwife or the doctor.
Six weeks after your baby is born we will offer you a postnatal examination to ensure that all is well. Parenting classes are also held locally.
Minor Injuries
If you, or a member of your family, suffer a minor injury such as a cut or sprain that you feel requires treatment, you may proceed directly to the Minor Injuries Unit at Witney Community Hospital. This unit is open from 10:00am to 10:30pm, seven days a week including bank holidays. The Minor Injuries Unit can be contacted on 01865 903841.
Non-NHS (Private) Examinations and Reports
The doctors are happy to carry out medical examinations and complete reports for such things as insurance, sports medicals, and certain types of driving licence. Please telephone the health centre for an appointment.
The NHS does not cover this type of examination or report and a charge will be made. A charge is also made for signing various forms such as fitness to travel certificates. Payment must be made at the time of attendance, or upon collection of the completed documents. Please ask at reception for the details of these charges.