Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical treatment which can relieve symptoms of many physical and psychological conditions. An Acupuncture service is provided by Dr. Fazakerley, Dr. Hanna and Dr. Pearce, Dr. Sinnerton who are accredited members of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. Physiotherapist Sue Blampied is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and has trained in traditional Chinese acupuncture as well. Your own family Doctor will be able to tell you whether referral for acupuncture treatment may be appropriate.

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Antenatal Care

The Practice provides care during pregnancy and after delivery in co-operation with our Community Midwives and with Loveridge Ward at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Please see your Doctor as soon as you think you are pregnant.

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Cervical Smears

It is recommended that all women up to the age of 65 have a smear regularly. These can be done by your own Doctor, a female Doctor or a Nurse. Results are now routinely posted to you.

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Chiropody

Mary Collins B.sc, M.Ch.S State registered chiropodist.

Specializing in all aspects of foot problems including minor surgery for ingrown toenails.

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Community Nurses

Our Community Nurses work with the Practice to provide nursing care for people confined to their home.

Messages can be left for them by telephoning the Princess Elizabeth Hospital on 725241.

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Cryotherapy

We offer a cryotherapy service, using liquid nitrogen, to remove warts, verrucae and many other troublesome skin lesions. Suitability for this surgical freezing technique can be discussed with your own Doctor.

Dr Reilly is happy to offer urgent dermatological consultations if necessary on the same day, for worrying skin lesions.

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Family Planning

All forms of contraception are provided by the Practice in normal surgery times. Pre-conception counselling is also available and recommended by the Doctors. Implanon implants and Mirena coil fitting are also available.

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General Practitioner Service

Full GP services including

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Health Visitors / Child Development

Our Health Visitors are involved in promoting health within the community and offer health advice and support to all age groups. In particular, they visit families with children under five years of age. Monitoring children's health starts with a 'baby check' on Loveridge Ward followed by a general physical examination from your Doctor when the child is six weeks old, followed by regular checks in preschool years at the weekly 'by appointment only' Child Health Clinics.

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Hearing Services

Mario Cavagnetto F.S.H.A.A., R.H.A.D. For Advanced Hearing Servies Ltd.

Utilising state of the art technology and providing Tympanometry, Video Otoscopy as well as a full range of digital hearing instruments available, all your hearing needs can be addressed.
Services include-
Free Audiological consultation
Tympanometry
Video otoscopy
Real ear in-situ measurement
A full range of Digital Hearing instruments available
Mario Cavagnetto is registered with the Hearing Aid Council and the guernsey board of health Voluntary Code of Practice.
Phone:01481 245999
Fax: 01481 241463
E-mail: AHS@cwgsy.net

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Homoeopathy / Bach Flower Remedies / Kinesiology

Dr. Hollwey offers these complementary therapies in addition to traditional medicine.

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Immunisations

Children need several immunisations starting at 2 months of age. These prevent potentially serious diseases - Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, HIB, Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps and Rubella. The pre-school immunisations are free, being funded by the Board of Health.

There is also a 15 year booster which we combine with a general health check. Tetanus boosters are recommended every 10 years. These are available from the Practice Nurse.

Influenza and pneumococcus (a germ causing pneumonia) vaccines are recommended for special groups such as those with heart or chest problems - your Doctor will advise you of your suitability for these if approached.

Facilities for individual immunisations of Measles, Mumps and Rubella are available after counselling

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A full range of minor operations is undertaken in this Practice. Please discuss this with your Doctor.

The operations are performed at the surgery with a very short waiting time, usually within one week.

A vasectomy service is offered by Dr. Pearce who is a trained surgeon as well as a GP.

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Osteopathy

IAN LIHOU - DO BSc Hons Ost. Registered Osteopath

Ian Lihou is our Practice osteopath working out of our St Sampson's Surgery.

Osteopathic treatment is suited for patients of all ages complaining of muscle and joint pains. It is a purely hands-on approach that is often used in conjunction with medication prescribed by the patient's GP.

Osteopaths specialise in the treatment of the following:
- neck pain
- mid back pain
- low back pain
- headaches
- peripheral joint pains
- muscle aches, discomforts and tensions
- elderly patients with Osteoarthritis
- sports injuries
- repetitive strains
- referred pain (i.e. sciatica)

Treatment involves:
- manipulations
- articulation
- harmonic movement techniques
- massage
- acupuncture/dry needling
- cranial treatment
- muscular stretching
- advice and exercises

Health Insurances:

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Pharmacy L'Aumone and St Sampson’s surgeries both incorporate independent pharmacies. L'Aumone: 253151 and St Sampson's Tel: 243197 Menu

Physiotherapy and Acupuncture

There are two Physiotherapy groups working from the premises, both with experienced Chartered Physiotherapists.

The L’Aumone and St Sampsons' Physiotherapy Practice and Acupuncture Clinic has four physiotherapists:

    Martin Rabey M.Manip.th., BSc.(hons) Phty, MMACP,MCSP,MAPA,MMPA
    Sarah Barton MCSP, MPhil
    Susan Blampied MCSP, Lic.Ac., MBAcC
    Nicky Gee MCSP, MMACP

Appointments are available at all our Islandhealth Centres.

Peter Lawlor MCSP, offers appointments at ISLANDHEALTH-St Sampsons.

Treatment is offered for:

Treatments include:

You can make an appointment to see any of the Chartered Physiotherapists without seeing your Doctor first but some Health Insurance Companies will require a referral from your Doctor if you wish to claim the cost of the treatment. Domiciliary visits can be arranged if necessary.

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Practice Nurses

In addition to all of our other services, our Practice Nurses, two of whom are accredited Clinical Nurse Specialists in General Practice, are available to help with:

In addition, they can carry out the following procedures:

Appointments may be made in the usual way.

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Travel Health & Vaccinations Our trained staff offer complete medical advice for those travelling overseas for business or for pleasure. Keep well when you are travelling by consulting, in good time before your trip, our travel specialists. Using our 'Traveller' computer software, we can offer up-to-the-minute advice and information on any destination. Topics typically covered in the travel and vaccination clinic are: Antimalarial medication Vaccinations and immunisationsTravel Sickness and jet-lagPre-travel medical check-upsSafe eating and drinkingClimate considerations Accidents and injury prevention Personal health careWomen's travel health issuesChildren and travelTravel for the DisabledTravel for Sports Teams Medical kits and First Aid advice

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Well-Person Checks
We encourage patients to attend a health check by the Practice Nurse every 5 years. This includes a blood pressure check, testing a urine sample (please bring one with you) as well as advice on weight, diet, alcohol intake, giving up smoking etc. The aim is to prevent disease in later years.

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