Northwood Medical Centre

Alvechurch Medical Centre

Clinics

Here you can find out the services and clinics we hold at our practice.

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Asthma Review

The Practice Nurses are trained in Asthma, they can offer a review as well as check inhaler technique. Having a regular Asthma review may help reduce any symptoms. It is ... [continue] Asthma Review

Bloods

For routine blood tests, please book an appointment with the Health Care Assistant. Bloods will not be booked after 16:30 hours Monday to Friday except for Thursdays after 11:00 am ... [continue] Bloods

Diabetic Monitoring

The Practice Nurses are trained in Diabetes, they offer 6 month and 12 monthly reviews to help you understand and monitor your diabetes. It is important that all Diabetic Patients ... [continue] Diabetic Monitoring

Free hearing screening clinic

Problems with hearing? Worried your hearing has diminished? Just book in to our alternate Wednesday Scrivens clinic.  You do not need to be registered at the surgery to qualify for ... [continue] Free hearing screening clinic

Health Visitor

Alvechurch Medical Centre: Our Health Visitor is based at Wythall Health Centre Tel: 01564 822580 She also offers Drop-in Clinics as follows: Alvechurch Village Hall: on the first and third ... [continue] Health Visitor

High Blood Pressure Review

You can book your blood pressure review with one of the Health Care Assistants. For a full Hypertension Review please book with the Practice Nurse

Joint and soft tissue injections

Shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, heel and elbow injections are offered by the doctor at the surgery, please book an appointment for an assessment and referral.

Midwife

Our Midwife holds clinics as follows: Northwood Medical Centre: Tuesday mornings of every month. Alvechurch Medical Centre: Wednesday mornings. Appointments are booked directly with the midwife. Positive pregnancy test? You can ... [continue] Midwife

Minor Surgery

Excision of sebaceous cysts, moles and any other skin lessions is carried out by our female doctor in surgery. If you think you require an excision please book an appointment ... [continue] Minor Surgery

NHS Health Check

An NHS Health Check is available to all patients over the age of 45 years please ask for an appointment with the Health Care Assistant or Practice Nurse.  

Not ready for a baby?

We are able to provide Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for anyone living in Birmingham You do not need to be registered at the surgery to access the service and ... [continue] Not ready for a baby?

Umbrella chlamydia screening programme

Are you aged between 15 and 24 years old?  You can pick up a free, self screening kit from reception.  You do not need to be registered at the surgery ... [continue] Umbrella chlamydia screening programme

Vaccinations

Travel Vaccinations are available for all ages during normal surgery times by appointment with the Practice Nurse Flu Clinics are held from October to December, however vaccines may be available ... [continue] Vaccinations

Date published: 8th October 2014
Date last updated: 26th April 2022