Clinics
Asthma
The practice will contact you for an annual review of your asthma symptoms and control. This is usually around the...
Blood Tests
A blood test is done to check your health or monitor certain conditions or when you are on certain medications....
Blood Pressure Checks for the Over 40s
All adults over 40 years old are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting...
Cervical Screening
Cervical screening is part of the national screening programme. It is free NHS health test that is used to help...
COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Patients with COPD will be called annually for a review of their condition usually around the month of your birthday.
Diabetes Review
Patients with diabetes will be called at least annually for a review of their diabetes. Our care coordinator will contact...
Ear Irrigation (formerly known as ear syringing)
The practice does provide an ear irrigation clinic (formerly known as ear syringing) to remove earwax but please read below...
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
We have Healthcare Assistants at the practice who can perform an ECG (electrocardiogram) where a clinician has indicated this to...
Heart Disease, Heart Conditions and Cardiovascular Disease
Patients with a heart condition will be called at least annually for a review of their condition. Our care coordinator...
Hypertension (Raised Blood Pressure)
We will call you for a review of your Hypertension annually and this will usually be around the month of...
Injections
There are a number of clinicians within HEVP who are trained to complete injections. These injections often are GP or...
Medication Reviews
Medication reviews are carried out by GPs and by our clinical pharmacist. This is a key role for pharmacists as...
Mental Health – Severe Mental Health Reviews
The practice provides annual health checks for patients with severe mental health conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia or Psychosis....
Minor Surgery & Joint Injections
MINOR SURGERY At the practice we hold minor surgery clinics. These appointments are offered to patients who have been assessed...
NHS Health Checks
The practice runs NHS Health Check clinics throughout the week at both Hawkinge and Elham and eligible patients will be...
Smoking
The practice will regularly update your medical records about your smoking status so please provide this if asked. This will...
Travel health
If you are travelling abroad you may need to be vaccinated. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse to...
Vaccinations and Immunisations
Immunisations and vaccinations are one of the services we provide at HEVP. Included vaccine are those that are provided by...
Wound Management/Dressings
Wound management is a critical aspect of healthcare that encompasses the comprehensive care and treatment of injuries or opening in...