π₯ NHS General Medical Services
Welcome to Wilmslow Health Centre π
We provide a full range of NHS General Medical Services (GMS) to our registered patients.
Our care is delivered by a skilled, compassionate and multidisciplinary primary care team.
Our services are provided in line with the NHS General Medical Services Contract.
In addition to core GP services, we deliver all commissioned Directed Enhanced Services (DES)
and Locally Enhanced Services (LES), supporting safe, effective and high-quality care.
π©Ί Core NHS GP Services
Under the NHS GMS Contract, we provide essential medical services to meet the ongoing and urgent healthcare needs
of our registered population.
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness π€
- Management of long-term health conditions
- Health promotion and disease prevention π‘οΈ
- Prescribing and structured medication reviews π
- Referrals to hospital and community-based services
- End-of-life and palliative care
β Enhanced Services (DES & LES)
We provide all NHS-commissioned Enhanced Services, supporting proactive, preventative and population-based care.
- Vaccination and immunisation programmes π
- Structured reviews for long-term conditions
- Early cancer diagnosis and prevention initiatives
- Extended access and additional appointment availability
- Health inequality reduction and population health management
πΆ Maternity Care
We provide shared maternity care in partnership with local midwifery services π€°.
Most routine antenatal care is delivered by midwives, with GP involvement as required.
π Family Planning & Contraception
We offer confidential contraceptive advice, prescribing and ongoing reviews, tailored to individual needs.
π§ Childhood Immunisations
Childhood vaccinations protect against serious infectious diseases and are delivered in line with the NHS vaccination schedule π‘οΈ.
Parents and carers receive automatic reminders when immunisations are due.
𧬠Cervical Screening
Cervical screening is offered to eligible women aged 25β64 and is carried out by trained practice nurses πΈ.
Screening helps detect early cell changes that could prevent cervical cancer.
βοΈ Minor Surgery
Some minor surgical procedures are carried out at the practice, including removal of small skin lesions and joint injections.
Your GP will advise if this service is clinically appropriate.
βοΈ Travel Health
We offer travel health advice and selected vaccinations π.
Some travel-related services are provided privately.
For further information, please visit www.lastminutejabs.co.uk.
π Seasonal Vaccinations
We provide NHS seasonal vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19 boosters when nationally commissioned.
Eligible patients are invited automatically π©.
π©Ί NHS Health Checks
Patients aged 40β74 may be invited for a free NHS Health Check β€οΈ, carried out by our nursing team.
These checks help identify early signs of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other conditions.
π Cardiovascular & Blood Pressure Care
We provide ongoing monitoring and management for patients with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease,
including regular reviews, lifestyle advice and medication optimisation.
π¬οΈ Asthma & COPD Care
Our respiratory clinics support patients with asthma or COPD through regular reviews, education and personalised care plans.
π¬ Diabetes Care
Most patients with diabetes are managed through structured practice-based clinics π.
Diabetes Nurse Specialists provide additional expertise and support where appropriate.
Some patients receive shared care with hospital specialists.
𦡠First Contact Physiotherapy
Patients with musculoskeletal problems may be offered direct access to a First Contact Physiotherapist πͺ,
allowing faster assessment and treatment without the need to see a GP first.
π Audiology
NHS hearing assessments and hearing aids are available where clinically appropriate π§,
following referral by a healthcare professional.
π¦Ά Podiatry
Podiatry services are available for eligible patients following GP referral π£.
π§ͺ Phlebotomy (Blood Tests)
Blood tests requested by a clinician can be booked with our phlebotomy team and are carried out safely and efficiently π.
πΌ Private (Non-NHS) Services
Some services are not covered by the NHS and may incur a fee, including medical reports, insurance forms
and some travel vaccinations.
A full list of charges is available from reception on request π.
π A Teaching Practice
We are a teaching practice and support the training of future healthcare professionals, including GP Registrars
and medical students.
All trainees are appropriately supervised at all times π©ββοΈπ¨ββοΈ.
π€ Our Multidisciplinary Primary Care Team
We work as a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and personalised care
from the most appropriate healthcare professional.
This approach supports timely access to services and reflects modern NHS general practice.
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)
- Practice Nurses
- Practice Pharmacists
- Diabetes Nurse Specialists
- First Contact Physiotherapists
- Social Prescribers
- Healthcare Assistants
All members of the team work within their scope of practice and are appropriately trained and supervised.
This team-based model helps ensure you are supported to manage your health in a way that best meets your needs β±οΈπ