Tong Medical Practice - Overview

This website has been developed to enable you to receive the best possible care from the Practice. We have a team of dedicated doctors and other health professionals available for your care. If you do have any problems or ideas for improvement, please do not hesitate to speak to a receptionist first.  

Tong Medical Practice sets measurable standards that take into account our responsibility for delivering national and local priorities in health care. These standards are reviewed regularly and we monitor our performance against the standards set by clinical audits.

Surgery Access for Disabled Patients

The Practice is fully accessible for disabled people with suitable toilet facilities. A wheelchair is available and staff are happy to help patients with access. Please advise the Receptionist if you will require the wheelchair or help when you book your Appointment.

The Practice Aim

This Practice believes the culture of an organisation to be inherent.  The culture of this Practice is consideration; consideration of our patients, their health, their future and the Practice Staff that will determine the direction by converting strategic vision into operational reality.

• We will treat everyone as an individual, with no discrimination.
• This means we plan care, which emphasises the patient's individual needs, dignity and strict confidentiality.
• Advice and information will be available in order to help our Patients make the right choices.

NEW PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE AVAILABLE AT THE PRACTICE

Did you know we now have a specialist Physiotherapy service operating from this practice?

• Are you suffering from bone, joint or muscle pain?
• Did you know you can now book an appointment to see a Physiotherapist who has been specifically for these symptoms rather than a Doctor?

What will they be able to do:

• Assess you and diagnose what’s happening
• Give expert advice on how best to manage your condition
• Refer you on to specialist services if necessary

How to Book:

• You can book an appointment by speaking to the receptionist and asking for an appointment with the Physiotherapist.

GP and Practice Nurse Services

Anticoagulation Clinic (Warfarin)

This clinic is run by a specialist nurse. This provides a monitoring service for patients on warfarin and other anticoagulants. Clinics are held by appointment at the Highfield Health Centre (Tong Medical Practice) every Thursday.

Ante-Natal Clinic

This clinic is run by GPs and Midwives for pregnant women.

Asthma Clinic

This clinic is run by Sister P Kontos (Practice Nurse) for over 5 year olds to establish diagnosis, check inhaler technique, monitor treatment and offer advice and support.

Baby Clinic

This clinic is run for the Mother and Baby check. Baby will have its 1st immunisations and 8 Week Check. Post Natal checks can be booked with Anne Petty from 6 weeks after giving birth.

Blood Pressure & 24 Hour BP Monitoring

Our hypertension clinic is run by OUR HCA'S (Healthcare Assistants).

Chaperone and Interpreter Services

The practice offers a chaperone service to both male and female patients. No prior arrangements are necessary. The practice also offers an interpretation service, but it is by prior arrangement or by telephone link for emergencies.

Chronic Kidney Disease

This Clinic is run by a Practice Nurse with specialist knowledge to advise and monitor patients with this condition.

COPD – Spirometry

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management, this clinic is run by our Practice Nurse and Senior Healthcare Assistant.

Coronary Heart Disease

This clinic is run by a Practice Nurse with specialist knowledge to advise and monitor patients with this condition.

Diabetes Management

The diabetes management clinic is run by Sister P Kontos (Practice Nurse)

Ear Syringing

This service is carried out by our HCA's but you must be seen by a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner first for them to ascertain that syringing is necessary/appropriate.

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

An electrocardiogram is used to detect abnormal heart rhythms and to investigate the cause of chest pains. This test is performed by Snr HCA V Fold or HCA C Thompson (Healthcare Assistants)

Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Clinic is run by our Practice Nurses.

Immunisations

Children's immunisations are administered by our Practice Nurses.

Minor Wounds and Removal of Stitches and Staples

We hold 2 Clinics each week (Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon) to perform this service.  Please contact the Surgery to arrange an appointment.

Sexual Health & Contraception

Unfortunately, we no longer provide sexual health clinics. Please contact Locala on 0303 3309500 and they will advise you further.  

We do offer coil and implant fittings/removals.  Please contact the surgery to make an appointment.    

Smear Tests (Cervical Screening)

Smear tests are carried out by our Practice Nurses.

Smoking Cessation

Unfortunately, we no longer provide this service at the Practice.  For advice and help on quitting smoking, call 01274 437700, they will advise you further.

Health Visitor Services

Baby Massage

Breast Feeding Support / Advice

Children’s Sleep Disorder clinic

Continence Advice and Assessment

Locality Baby Clinics

Parenting Programme with CAMHS

Post Natal Depression Support

Smoking Cessation Advice

Speech & Language Programme

PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM 1ST JULY 2019 THERE WILL NO LONGER BE A DROP IN CLINIC HELD AT TONG MEDICAL PRACTICE ON A THURSDAY MORNING.  THIS WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.  PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HEALTH VISITOR ON 01274 221223

District Nursing Services

Continence Assessments

Ear Care

Elderly Assessment

Falls Assessment

Health Promotion

Leg Ulcer management

Palliative Care

Wound Care

Secondary Care Services

Audiology

Chiropody

Community Matrons & Case Managers

Diabetic Dietician

We have a diabetic Dietician who attends the Surgery once a month to offer dietary advice to our diabetic Patients.  Please speak to a member of the nursing staff or doctor if you would like to see the Dietician. 

Epilepsy Service

A GP with Special Interest(GPwSI) in Epilepsy runs an outreach clinic here every week.

Holmewood Advice Service

Mental Health Services

Midwifery

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

We have a permanent Podiatrist based here full time called Tom Morgan.  He is a Senior Podiatrist employed by Bradford District Care Trust, the Podiatry Appointments are by referral only and are managed centrally by the Administration Hub, which you can contact on 01274 251777.

Retinal Screening

Talking Therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Ultrasound Service

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.

We charge £20.00 for a private "to whom it may concern" letter which is payable in advance. There is a 1 to 2 week time frame for a letter to be completed.

Unfortunately, this service is no longer held at the surgery.

Should you require contraception and sexual health service please ring Locala on 0303 3309500 and they will be able to help you further.

Accessible Information Standard

The aim of the accessible information standard is to make sure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss get information that they can access and understand, and any communication support that they need.

If you have a information or communication need, please let Reception know and we can quickly update your records to show this requirement.

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