PRIVATE SERVICES

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These services are not available on the NHS - please be aware that a fee is payable.

 

Chiropractor
Mr Nathaniel Peacock BSc (Homs) MSc DC MCC
Chiropractic is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of medical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and general health. Through gentle manipulation of the spine. treatments can help back, neck and shoulder problems, headaches, leg pain, sciatica and sporting injuries. Initial consultation is free and treatment costs are often covered by health insurance. Clinics are held on Tuesday and Thursday am and Wednesday and Friday pm. For an appointment please telephone the Emerald Suite on 01274 200168

 

Private Certificates
If you require any certificates other than a sickness certificate, e.g. for fitness to undertake a sport or fitness to fly, please discuss with the receptionist who will advise you how to proceed and the fee payable. Other forms for completion e.g. insurance forms may be left at reception; please allow at least four working days for collection. Again, a fee is usually payable.

 

Passport Applications
Due to changes on passport application forms, it is now practice policy not to countersign these applications. Your passport application form includes a list of other persons eligible to countersign which you may find helpful.

 

Examinations
Those not available under the NHS e.g. HGV, PSV, fitness to drive etc will need an appointment outside normal surgery times. Please speak to the receptionist. The appropriate fee is payable.

 

Health Promotion
Prevention is better than cure! Our aim is to keep you healthy and so reduce your chance of developing certain illnesses. The most important, alterable, health risk factors are smoking, excess alcohol consumption, lack of regular exercise, raised blood pressure and raised cholesterol level. We run clinics to advise on these factors but you can help yourself by:
1. Not smoking (smoking is known to significantly raise the chance of heart attack or stroke along with many other illnesses).
2. Not exceeding the recommended maximum weekly intake of alcohol consumption i.e. 21 units for men and 14 units for women (one unit equals 1/2 pint of beer/one glass of wine or one measure of spirits.
3. Eating sensibly by increasing the intake of fibre, reducing the intake of fat and sugar.
4. Taking regular exercise. 20 minutes of brisk walking up to five times a week is sufficient.