We run the following clinics on a regular basis:

• Childhood Vaccination – If you are eligible for this clinic, you will be invited in by post or by text message.
• NHS Health Check Clinics – If you are eligible for this clinic, you will be invited in by post or by text message.
• Cervical Screening / Smear Clinics – If you are eligible for this clinic, you will be invited in by post or by text message.
• Diabetic Specialist Clinics – If you are eligible for this clinic, you will be invited in by post or by text message.
• COPD and Asthma Clinics – If you are eligible for this clinic, you will be invited in by post or by text message.
• Midwife Clinics –  If you have recently found out you are pregnant you will need to register with a midwife.  Please follow this link to register – Register with a Midwife .   If you would like to get in touch with your local midwifery service please follow this link for details – Contact your local Maternity Service

Some of our other services include:

• Helicobacter Pylori Test
• Contraception Services
• INR Testing
• Travel Vaccinations (see Travel Advice)
• ECG’s 
• Well man / Woman Check

Nursing Team

General practice nurses work in GP surgeries as part of the primary healthcare team. Different types of Nurses offer different types of appointments. These include:

• Blood tests
• Blood Pressure checks
• Dietary Advice
• Ear Syringing
• Holiday Vaccination
• Wound Care
• Pill Check
• Removal of stitches
• Swabs
• Chronic Illness Reviews (including Asthma, COPD, Stroke, Learning Disabilities)

And many more. Most Nurses appointment require a request from the GP or an invitation from the Practice.

Secondary Care (Hospital) Referrals

If you have been referred to the hospital for further treatment or further investigations and would like to enquire on the progress of your referral, please submit your request by clicking on the below link:

Referral Follow-Up

Use of Technology During Your Appointment

Whitwick Road Surgery is committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. To enhance the quality and efficiency of our consultations, clinicians (your GP or a member of the multidisciplinary team within practice) may use Heidi Health AI Scribe during your appointment. This section provides information about what Heidi Health AI Scribe is and how your consent is managed.

What is Heidi Health AI Scribe?

Heidi Health AI Scribe is an advanced, secure digital assistant designed to support clinicians during consultations. It uses artificial intelligence to document medical note, ensuring your clinician can focus on actively listening to your concerns and delivering personalised care, rather than spending time manually recording the notes. Clinicians review and approve the notes that have been captured prior to adding to the patient record.

• Improved Interaction: Allows clinicians to focus solely on the patient during the consultation.
• Accurate Documentation: Helps create precise, clear, and detailed medical notes for the patient record.
• Time Efficiency: Streamlines administrative tasks, giving clinicians more time to spend with their patients.

Patient Consent

Your privacy and comfort are our top priorities. Heidi Health AI Scribe only processes information discussed during your appointment and operates within strict privacy and data protection regulations. Before using Heidi Health AI Scribe, your clinician will explain its role and seek your verbal consent. You have the right to decline its use at any time.

• Data Security: Heidi Health AI Scribe complies with UK data protection laws, including GDPR, ensuring that your information is handled securely and confidentially.
• Your Control: If you prefer not to have Heidi Health AI Scribe involved, please do let your clinician know. This will not affect the quality of care you receive.