Central Surgery
201 Hamilton Road
Felixstowe
Suffolk, IP11 7DT
Tel: 01394 283197

Important Notice

Over the weekend of the 4th and 5th February we will be installing new computer equipment.

The disruption will take place from 4.30pm on Friday 3rd February as no new appointments will be made.

The online and automated service will be off-line for the entire weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Brain damaged girl awarded £7.3m

A girl left severely brain damaged by complications after her premature birth is awarded £7.3m.

'Promising' pancreas cancer drug

Scientists report promising results for an experimental pancreatic cancer drug treatment.

Manager resigns amid staff strike

A manager at Swindon's Great Western Hospital resigns prior to a 24-hour strike by support workers.

PIP implant women meet minister

Women with breast implants which have been linked to a health scare are to meet Scotland's Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon.

Lansley heckled by NHS protesters

David Cameron says there are "myths we need to bust" after Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is heckled by protesters before a meeting on NHS changes.

Doctors warn over alcohol deaths

Failure to reform alcohol laws could lead to 210,000 preventable deaths in England and Wales in the next 20 years, doctors warn.

Mother's tears at death inquiry

The mother of one of five children whose deaths are being investigated by a public inquiry broke down as details of her son's final hours were discussed.

Health Protection Agency

Level 2 cold weather alert 17 February 2012

The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next two to three days there is a 60% chance of temperatures in the North East and North West regions.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics & Services

CAA Medicals

Travel Information

Test Results

Non-NHS Fees

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Clinics & Services

Antenatal Clinics

Available with Doctors or Midwives.

Minor Injuries

We can treat minor injuries. You may have to wait to be seen.

Health Promotion Clinics

Areas covered include:

Asthma
COPD
Diabetes
Coronary Heart Disease
Hypertension
Dietary/Weight
Well man Check
Well Woman Check
Smoking Cessation.

Other Services

New Patients— A basic health check upon registration with the practice.
Occupational medicine
Wound Care
Phlebotomy (Blood tests)
Family Planning
Yellow Fever Centre
Travel Clinic
Cervical Smears
Cholesterol
Influenza, tetanus and other vaccinations

Medicals undertaken include:

Pilot Medicals
HGV Medicals
Insurance Medicals
Taxi Medicals

Civil Aviation Medicals

Dr Stephen Feltwell AME 10195 conducts CAA medicals at the practice for Class 1 Renewals, Class 2 Initials and Class 2 Renewals.

Please ring the surgery on 01394 283197 press 5 for reception. Medicals are normally done on a Thursday morning and Friday afternoon.

Change for Air Traffic Controllers - As per September 2009 Air Traffic Controllers need a JAA Class III medical. From January 2010 hearing tests are required more frequently therefore our staff will book an audiogram for you at time of booking appointment.

Class 1 Renewal always require Haemoglobin, this is done at your appointment.

Please note Class 1 Initial medicals must be done at Gatwick

PILOT MEDICAL CHARGES 2010

APPLICABLE FROM 1ST July 2010

DESCRIPTION	CHARGES
Airline Pilots
Class 1 Renewal	£129.00
Audiogram	£30.00
ECG - Reading & Recording	£58.00
Haemoglobin	£30.00
Lipids	£30.00
Private Pilots
Class 2 Initial	£157.00
Class 2 Renewal	£97.00
Recording ECG and local reading	£58.00

Travel Information

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

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

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Most travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because travel vaccination is not included in the services provided by the NHS and therefore is a chargeable service.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Form

Test Results

test_results3 Please call between 11am and 3.30pm to enquire about your test results as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request between these times.

Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.

When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice. It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if your are advised to do so.

PRIVATE FEES FOR NON-NHS WORK

APPLICABLE FROM 1ST SEPT 2011

DESCRIPTION	CHARGES
SEAMEN Consultation	£51.50
Seamen - Minor Surgery (non NHS)	£237.00
Seamen - Typhoid inoculation (inc. admin if given by nurse)	£34.50
Seamen – Yellow Fever	£67.00
Seaman - Prescription Only	£23.50
Blood Tests & X-rays	Cost + £26.50
OTHER WORK
HGV/PSV Medical	£80
Racing Medical	£168
Elderly Driver	£110
Seat Belt Exemption	£71 - £105
OCCUPATIONAL
SPORT/HOBBY inc CAA charges
Private Pilot – All inclusive fee for Class 2 initial examination	£157.00
Private Pilot – Class 2 Renewal	£97
Private Pilot - ECG as applicable	£58
AIRLINE PILOT CHARGES Class 1 Medical *Class 1 always require Haemoglobin so combine charge to* Audiogram ECG Haemoglobin Handling Lipids Handling	£118 *£129.00* £30 £58 (including reading fee) £30 £30
Sports Medical Sports Medical (continued)	£162.50 £44 £74.50 £107
DESCRIPTION	CHARGES
FOREIGN TRAVEL International vaccination certificate Rabies	£16.25 £45.75
Holiday Cancellation Certificate	£16.25 (simple certificate) £27.30- £57.75 (complicated certificate)
Holiday Cancellation Report	£115.50
Holiday – Fitness to travel cert	£26.25
Driving License Application	£26.50 - £52.50
Photo Renewal	£20.00
INSURANCES
Insurance report from notes	£89
Insurance exam	£97.80
Insurance supplementary report	£22.70
Insurance – sickness – full exam & report (45 mins) Sickness report – from notes	£184.00
Employers examination & Report	£183.50
Report from notes	£123
HIV examination & test	£94.50
Without examination	£55.75
ECG	£57.25
Sick certificate	£16.25
BUPA/PPP Claim Form	£27.50 - £57.75
Lead Screening Lead ZPP blood test	£30
Asbestos Medical	£78.00
OOCL non executive medical	£53.50
OOCL executive medical	£95.00
Lung Function Test	£111 £115 with bronchodial
Pre-employment medical Pre-employment medical	£184.00 £123 £82.50 £57.75
Police Report	£53
Enduring Power of Attorney Examination & Certificate	£62.50 £125
Non-attendance pre booked medical	£47.25
Criminal Injuries Comp. Board Report	Set Free
Report re retirement due to ill health	£67 - £100
PRIVATE TEST PRICES
Haemaglobin	£45
Cholesterol	£50
Microbiology	£36.25
Rubella	£36.25
Cervical Smear	£50
Hepatitis B immunity	£60
Liver Function	£45
Alcohol Abuse	£100
Drug Abuse	£73.50
Private X-ray	Cost + £22
ACCESS TO RECORDS UNDER DATA PROTECTION ACT Computerised records Manual records or combination of manual/computer records	£10 - £50

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