Clinics

All clinics are by appointment only - the majority are run by our team of practice nurses.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgery is available at the practice in a specialist clinic. If you are worried about any lumps or moles please make an appointment to see a doctor.

Alternative Medicine

Some of our doctors practise acupuncture and epley manoeuvre; please enquire at reception for details.

Immunisations

All children need to have completed a course of immunisations by the age of five. Adults should also keep their vaccinations up to date. Please discuss your requirements with a practice nurse.

Travel

Please remember to contact the practice early!

It can take up to 12 weeks to complete a course of travel vaccinations. Please click on the travel vaccinations for more information. On contacting the surgery advice will be given and arrangements made for an appointment in our travel clinic for any necessary immunisations. All immunisations are administered by the practice nurse.

Family Planning

We offer a comprehensive family planning service for pills, injections and implants, coils, caps and other barrier methods, as well as for emergency contraception. If you require advice, please consult with our clinicians.

Reviews

If you have not seen a doctor for three years or are over 75 years you may request an annual review.

Travel Vaccinations

Our travel clinic is only available to patients registered at Lime Tree Surgery. It is important that you contact us as early as possible, because some vaccinations require more than one injection and require time to become effective.

If you require advice about what vaccinations you might need then click on the links below or alternatively call reception on 01903 264101 to check when you last had a Hepatitis A, Typhoid or Diptheria, Polio and Tetanus (Revaxis). You can also use the www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk website which provides you with the information you need to determine what vaccinations you require and if malaria medication is indicated.

If you require any of the above vaccinations (Hepatitis A, Typhoid or Revaxis), you can book an appointment at Lime Tree Surgery. These vaccinations are provided on the NHS.

For all other travel vaccinations please contact:

 Sussex Travel Clinic on 01273 749100 or visit www.sussextravelclinic.com 

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Prescriptions

The NHS accepts responsibility for supplying ongoing medication for temporary periods abroad of up to three months. If a person is going to be abroad for more than three months then all that the patient is entitled to at NHS expense is a sufficient supply of his/her regular medication to get to the destination and find an alternative supply of that medication.  

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non NHS Fees

Most of the services offered by the surgery are free under the NHS. However some services are not covered under the NHS and for these your GP can charge a fee. The fee will reflect both the doctor's time to carry out the service and their professional opinion. It may also include the cost of nursing or secretarial support, stationery and consumables.

Below is a list of private fees correct as of 1st June 2015.  These are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.  Please contact the surgery for clarification of charges.  All fees are to be paid up front, before any forms or document requests will be accepted by the surgery.

LIME TREE SURGERY PRIVATE FEES AS FROM 1ST JUNE 2015

Services

Cervical Cytology

All women aged 25-65 need a regular cervical smear test to detect any early changes which might lead to cancer later on. A test is advised every three years for patients 25-49 and every five years for those aged 50-64.

Cervical screening is a method of preventing cervical cancer by detecting abnormal cells in the cervix (lower part of the womb). It is not a test for cancer, but it is a test to check the health of the cervix.  The majority of women's test results show that everything is normal but for one in 20 women, the test will show some changes in the cells of the cervix. Most of these changes will not lead to cervical cancer and the cells will go back to normal on their own. In some cases, the abnormal cells need to be treated to prevent them becoming a problem later.

 Health Visitors

Health Visitors are employed by the West Sussex Health and based at Findon Children and Family Centre and can be contacted on 01903 843818. They run a "walk in" baby clinic in the surgery every Friday morning.

 Maternity Care

A healthy pregnancy starts before you become pregnant. If you are on regular medication for conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy, please consult your doctor. If you think you are pregnant you can now self-refer via the website www.pregnancybooking.westernsussexhospitals.nhs.uk.

Mental Health

There is a mental health advisor accessible through the practice.  Referral is via your GP.

Midwives

Our midwives are based at the children's centre at the Vale School and can be contacted on 01903 270455. They provide antenatal and postnatal care, support and eduction to those who are pregnant.

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