An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.
If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.
An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.
You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.
Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
assess your general state of health
confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child’s hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Certificates & Forms
Charge
Private sickness certificates
£15
Passport form/care commission report
£20
Private sick note (any sick note within 7 days is private)
£20
Fitness for sport, school, university etc. only certificateFull report (examination & report)
£20 £50
Fitness to travel form/letter
£30
Holiday cancellation/insurance form
£30
Vaccination certificate
£15
Miscellaneous letter
£15
British National application
£30
Patient reference letter
£30
Fitness to drive (examination & report)
£164.50
Pre-employment short reportPre-employment examination & comprehensive report
£76.50 £250
Private Patients
Charge
Consultation fee
£35
Private prescription
£10
Private letter
£15 (minimum)
Immunisation
Charge
Vaccination certificate
£15
Hepatitis B Jnr (course of 3)
£120
Hepatitis B (course of 3)
£125
*if more injections are needed then per injection will be charged £40 extra
Access to records under Data Protection Act
Charge
Computerised record
£0
Manual record or combination of manual/computer records
£0
Attendance allowance/disability living allowance
Charge
GP factual report
£33.50
DS1500
£17.70
Driving
Charge
Driving licence
£20
Full medical & report, HGV, PSV
£75
DVLC medical/elderly driver medical
£70
Medical report & opinion
£70
Private medical (full medical charges)
£90
Insurance
Charge
Examination & report
£125.00
Report without examination
£89
Short report
£45
Taxi Solihull Council Metropolitan form
£60
Taxi Medical Health form & examination
£125.00
Freedom from infection (working with food) E & R
£75
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
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.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription, and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Travel Health Questionnaire
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.
Services
The nursing core services include:
Chronic Disease Reviews – including asthma, hypertension, diabetes and hypothyroid
Taking blood
ECGs
INR monitoring
Advice
Infant and adult immunisations
Cervical Smears
Dressings and removal of clips and stitches
Please note minor illness & minor injury sessions are by appointment and are offered on the same day.
Lifestyle checks are available to all patients including on registration if over 5 years old and annually for patients over 40 years. They offer simple lifestyle checks such as weight, blood pressure and urine test.
A travel clinic providing a range of immunisations is also available. A travel form is required 1 week prior to your appointment with the nurse, and these are available from reception or can be downloaded via the above “travel vaccinations” tab.