Additional Services

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to replace the female hormones that a woman’s body is no longer producing because of the menopause.

The menopause occurs when levels of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone fall and your ovaries stop producing eggs. Menstruation (your periods) ends and you are no longer able to become pregnant.

When oestrogen and progesterone levels fall, this can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. HRT can restore these hormone levels and enable the body to function normally again.

External Websites:

HRT – Patient UK information

Menopause – NHS Choices

HRT explained – NHS Choices

Videos from NHS Choices:

An expert explains the different types and physical symptoms of menopause, why some women experience it early and the methods to cope with it at any age. Also, find out how Kathy dealt with having her menopause at the age of 36.

Minor Surgery

A number of GPs are qualified to perform certain surgical procedures. Your GP will advise you where this may be appropriate.

Nurse-led Minor Illness

These are run by specialist nurses to manage certain conditions in patients over 2 years old. The conditions that can be seen in this clinic include

• Cough, Colds, Flu
• Sore Throats
• Eye or Ear problems
• Sinusitis
• Hay fever
• Skin Problems & Rashes
• Cystitis
• Thrush
• Diarrhoea or Vomiting

We would recommend that if you are making an appointment for any of these reasons then to make it with the minor illness clinic.