Clinics & Services
In addition to the large number of appointments available with the Doctors, the practice operates a range of specialised clinics.
Diabetic Clinic
Linda Shephard - Diabetic Nurse Specialist If you have diabetes, you should come to the clinic at least twice a year. It helps if you can arrange to have a blood test about 2 weeks before. At the clinic your urine and blood pressure will be checked and your diabetes care reviewed. Linda is available at other times to discuss control and monitoring of your diabetes.
Asthma Clinic
Marrianne Hunt. If you have Asthma you should have a check-up at least once a year. Please make an appointment with Marrianne.
COPD Clinic
Marrianne Hunt
If you have COPD you should have a check-up at least once a year. Please make an appointment with Marrianne
HRT Clinics
Buffy Wareham
For your HRT requirements and checks please make an appointment with Buffy.
Family Planning & Women's Health
Buffy Wareham - Family Planning Nurse 
All methods of contraception are available and the Family Planning Nurse can do routine contraceptive pill check-ups and coil checks following fitting.
Emergency Contraception
Sometimes couples risk pregnancy by not taking adequate precautions. Emergency contraception is effective for up to 72 hours after the event, but you should seek advice as soon as possible.
Bodyworks Tuesdays
2 – 6.00pm This drop-in clinic(no appointment is needed) is for young people needing advice on contraception and sexual health. Buffy will be happy to see any young person to give confidential advice. Pick up a leaflet at Reception for more information.
Travel Clinic
Practice Nurses
Travel vaccinations and advice are available by appointment with the Practice Nurses. Make a double appointment at least four weeks before travel. Advice on malaria protection is given: most malaria tablets for foreign holidays must be bought from the Chemist. You need to complete a travel questionnaire before your appointment please ask for this from reception or complete a form on-line using the form on the travel information page.
Phlebotomy Clinic
Pam & Lynn are available each morning to perform blood tests.
Smoke Stop Clinic
These clinics are held on a regular basis throughout the year. For further information contact the NHS Smoking help line on 0800 169 0 169.
Well Woman Clinic
Practice Nurses
Buffy and Diane provide the opportunity for ladies to discuss and monitor issues relating to a healthy lifestyle. A smear test, urine and blood pressure check can be done if needed. We advise a three yearly review. A reminder is sent if the due date has passed.
Well Man
Our Practice Nurse can advise you on achieving and maintaining good health, the emphasis being on self-motivation through leaflets and advice. Your Blood Pressure and weight will be checked and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues that concern you.
'Flu Clinic
During October/November we offer 'flu vaccinations to patients at particular risk. This includes the elderly or frail, people with asthma or diabetes, those with long standing heart and lung problems and people on long-term steroids or immuno suppressant treatment.
Disease Management
Many long-term conditions need regular monitoring and blood tests. Your Doctor or the Practice Nurse can advise you.
Minor Surgical Procedures
We have a well-equipped minor surgery room. Two partners are qualified surgeons who can undertake a range of minor surgical procedures at the Surgery.
Cryosurgery Clinic
These clinics are on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons at Blandford Surgery. Warts, verrucas and some other skin problems can be treated by freezing with Liquid Nitrogen.
Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics
Our attached midwives run these clinics, providing full maternity care. Please ask at Reception.
Baby/Children's Clinic
The Health Visitors are available to weigh your babies, to discuss problems and give advice. AS FROM 2nd FEBRUARY 2012.
On the 1st , 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month the clinic will be a 'drop-in clinic' and will be held at Blandford Children's Centre from 1.30pm to 3.30pm- no appointment necessary.
On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month the Clinic will be by 'appointment only' at the Blandford Clinic from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
if you require an appointment would you please telephone 01258 459127.