The Community Midwife offers care for pregnancy, birth and the
post-natal period. She runs a weekly clinic in the Practice but
can also be contacted at the Royal Surrey County Hospital on:
Asthma and Spirometry The Practice Nurses run asthma and
spirometry clinics throughout the week. With regular check-ups
most people’s symptoms are reduced. Blood tests are performed at
the Surgery by the Healthcare Assistant and by the Practice
Nurses. Don't worry if the GP has advised numerous tests because
they can all be taken in one go, without having to have repeated
needles. The following tests are commonly performed: ESR
(Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) The cells in your blood become
sticky when you are ill. This test measures the level of
stickiness in your blood and is often used to monitor the
treatment of arthritis. FBC (Full Blood Count)This test can
measure a number of different elements in the blood. It can
measure your haemoglobin. This is the chemical that gives your
blood its red colour. If the harmogolbin