Combe Down Surgery
Care Quality Commission
Dr Andrew Smith is the CQC Registered Manager at Combe Down Surgery and he is supported in regulating compliance in the practice by our Practice Business Manager.
Helping you to manage your health
Who do I see?
For information on how best to be seen at the Surgery, select the service or condition you require.
Abdominal Pain
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Back Pain
Who to see: Pharmacist / Physio / Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: The Nurse/Health Care Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.
Blood Tests
Who to see: Phlebotomist
Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. Appointments for blood tests MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional. If you are in doubt please call to speak to one of our nurses.
Blue Badge Forms
Who to see: Bath & North east Somerset Council
Advice: Please call 01225 477133 or email blue_badge@bathnes.gov.uk. Blue Badge application form can be found here: www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bruised Ribs
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171 or go online in the usual way to make an appointment.
Burns
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Certificates
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.
Cervical Smears
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: You will be invited when your test is due. Once you are invited, please make an make an appointment (ideally day 14 from first day of your period), by contacting Reception on 01225 837171 .
Chest Infections
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Children's Immunisations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Immunisations must be at least 4 weeks apart. Please contact reception on 01225 837171.
Chronic Heart Disease
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: CHD patients book your annual appointment in the month of your birthday. Please ask for an appointment if worried.
Colds
Who to see: Pharmacist
Advice: Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus. Information on antibiotics
Constipation
Who to see: Pharmacist / Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Contraception
Who to see: Family Planning Clinic or Nurse
Advice: Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Dental Problems
Who to see: Dentist
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist, or find a Dentist service via NHS: www.nhs.uk
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see: Nurse or GP
Advice: Diabetic patients book your annual appointment in the month of your birthday. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review. For Further information please visit: www.bathdiabetes.org
Diarrhoea
Who to see: Pharmacist / Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Diet/Lifestyle Changes
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please make an appointment, by contacting reception on 01225 837171 or go online, to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.
Ear Care
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' )please oil your ears for a minimum of 7 days prior to syringing. For an appointment call Reception on 01225 837171. Also please check the following information NHS Earwax Information.
Earache
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Eye Infection
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Eye Injuries
Who to see: GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171 or go online in the usual way to make an appointment.
Family Planning
Who to see: Family Planning Clinic or Nurse
Advice: Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Forms
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.
General Advice
Who to see: Nurse or Doctor
Advice: If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring and book a telephone appointment with the Practice Nurse or the GP.
Hay Fever
Who to see: Pharmacist
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Head Injuries
Who to see: A&E / GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171 or go online in the usual way to make an appointment.
Headaches
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber or GP
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171 or go online in the usual way to make an appointment.
Insect Bites
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Medicals
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.
Rashes
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Removal of Stitches
Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171.
Sick Certificates
Who to see: Receptionist
Advice: Telephone 01225 837171 to speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.
Smoking Cessation
Who to see: Pharmacist
Advice: If you would like help sooner please contact NHS Quit Line on 0800 022 4332.
Sore Throat
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please contact reception on 01225 837171
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see: Nurse
Advice: Please fill in a travel form before your appointment. Please contact reception on 01225 837171.
Urine Infections
Who to see: Nurse Prescriber
Advice: Please drop in a sample for testing, ensuring to fill in a sample form. A member of the team will contact you with the results. Please contact reception on 01225 837171.
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