Our services
Practice Clinics
As well as providing all the usual medical services for acute and chronic condition we also provide the following clinics:
Childhood Vaccination
We offer childhood immunisation clinics on a Monday afternoon with our experienced practice nurses. You can also book at other times if this would suit you better.
Our local Health Visitors now run clinics for under 5s at Bingfield Health Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Long term condition management (eg hypertension, diabetes etc)
- Spirometry
- ECGs
- Cervical Smears
- NHS Health Checks
- Wound dressing
- Stitch removal
Ear Irrigation Services
If ear wax is causing you discomfort or hearing issues you can book in for ear irrigation. Our healthcare assistants Jackie and Paula are trained in ear syringing to remove ear wax safely and effectively.
Before your ear syringing appointment, you will need to soften the wax by using ear drops or olive oil for 7-14 days.
- Travel Health Advice
- Healthy Living Advice
- Sexual Health Advice
- Stopping smoking Services
- Vaccinations
- Flu Vaccinations
- Cryotherapy
Contraception and Sexual Health Services
Intrauterine Device (IUD) services
Find out more about our Contraception and Sexual Health here.
First Contact Physiotherapy
Coming soon…
IUD (Coils) services
Coming soon…
Methadone and Alcohol services
Coming soon
Minor Surgery Services
Dr Ben Smith is experienced in providing minor surgery. This includes the removal of SYMPTOMATIC minor lumps and benign moles. These appointments take place on Thursday mornings.
To book an appointment for Minor Surgery, you will need referral from your GP. This is to make sure that the procedure is appropriate for your condition.
Pregnancy and Postnatal Services
Every pregnancy is different and can potentially impact you and your health in many ways. We’re committed to providing you with the care you need for a healthy and safe pregnancy. The postnatal period is important too; we provide postnatal checks and follow-up care after you have had your baby.
Our community midwife is available every Wednesday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm to see patients who are booked to give birth UCH. To make an appointment with a UCH midwife, call 020 3447 9567
Social Prescribing Services
What is a Social Prescribing
Our social prescribing service strives to empower you to take charge of your health and well-being.
The GP Practice Healthcare Team provides Social prescribing services through a Link Worker. Link Workers assists you in discovering personalised methods to boost your well-being. The Link worker will help you find ways to improve how you feel in a way that suits you.
The Link Worker helps individuals find local support and activities for their wellbeing. They work with Islington Council, NHS, and the voluntary sector to connect you to tailored resources. They offer emotional support, practical help, and advice.
You must be over 16 years old to use the service.
What could a Link Worker support you with?
- Housing, benefits, financial support and advice
- Finances and debt
- Creative and outdoor activities
- Befriending, counselling and other support groups
- Involvement in local groups and activities
- Healthy lifestyle and physical activity
- Social and learning opportunities
- Work, training and volunteering
- Education and learning
What are the benefits?
- Reduced isolation and loneliness
- Lower stress and anxiety
- Improve quality of life
- More motivation, mood and energy
- More confidence
- Finding local activities and services, and help you access them
- Have a more active lifestyle
How do I get an appointment with a Link Worker?
- Complete an eConsult form or contact your GP practice
- A healthcare professional or reception staff member from your GP Practice team will provide a referral for you.
- The Link Worker will reach out to you via phone within 5 working days from the referral date to discuss the referral. During the call, the Link Worker may suggest meeting you either at your GP practice or another local venue.
- To provide you with the best possible care, the Link Worker will need access your complete medical records, but only if you grant consent during the initial referral process.
- You can also self-refer with AgeUK Islington and their services on 0207 281 6018
- If you’re 11-25 you can self refer to Lift for Social Prescribing services
Non-NHS Services
Private Medical Examinations
Medical examinations for special purposes such as pre-employment, fitness to travel, elderly drivers, fitness to undertake sports etc., will require longer than a routine appointment.
These examinations do not form part of NHS Services, you will be charged for any such examination; please check the fee chargeable page here before arranging any such examination.
Please inform the receptionist when arranging such appointments.
Private Work Fees
The NHS provides free health care for most people.
It is important to understand that GPs are self employed and not all of the services we provide are covered by the NHS payments to the practice.
Please expect a fee for non NHS services. The staff or your doctor should inform of any charges before carrying out non NHS work.
We also offer private medicals which may be needed by any agency such as your employer or for overseas visa applications. Please contact the Practice Manager for further details.
If you would like to request a medical report please contact the surgery.