Services
Alcohol and Drug Misuse
If you are struggling with alcohol or drug use then you can self refer to Stockport Triage Assessment Referral Team (START Stockport).
Asthma Clinic
This clinic not only helps to treat asthma but we will also help you understand any triggers for asthma, which inhalers are best to treat asthma and how to use your inhaler. We will also carry out a comprehensive asthma review..
Blood Pressure Clinic
Our blood pressure clinics monitor and treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering bloods pressure can help risk of different complications and we help you lower your blood pressure by medication, excercise and dietry modification. You can record your blood pressure readings here
Blood tests
We also carry out a number of blood tests including those for iron levels, folic acid and Vitamin B12.
Child immunisation/Health surveillance
You will receive 1st appointment for your baby healthcheck at 6-8 weeks of age,this appointment will also include baby weight checking and baby vaccinations.
This and further appointment will cover vaccinations for rotavirus, meningitis B, "6-in-1 vaccine" (protects against diphtheria, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b, polio, tetanus, whooping cough), pneumoccocus and flu.
COPD / Emphysema clinic
COPD clinics can not only help diagnose and treat this condition but also offer a range of inhalers used to treat COPD. We can also refer you for smoking cessation services to help you quit smoking.
Cryotherapy Clinic
We offer dedicated cryotherapy clinics.
Diabetes Clinic
Our Diabetes clinics use a combination of diabetes diet, exercise and medication to help you manage your diabetes. We also do blood tests and urine tests to check cholesterol level and kidney health.
Eye Health
The Stockport Minor Eye Conditions’ Service provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye conditions.
The service is provided by MECS accredited optometrists (also known as opticians) across Stockport who have specialist knowledge, training and skills.
Minor eye conditions that can be treated by the service include:
- Red eye or eyelids
- Dry eye gritty and uncomfortable eyes
- Irritation and inflammation of the eye
- Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
- Recently occurring flashes and floaters
- Painful eye
- Ingrowing eyelashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye
Minor Surgery
We offer minor surgery service to help remove warts, skin tags and sebaceous cysts. Local anaestheic is used to numb the area before the surgery is performed.
NHS Health Check
We offer NHS Health Check to any one aged 40 to 74 years.
Physiotherapy
We have in-house physiotherapy service available. The physiotherapist can help diagnose and treat different conditions such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee or hip pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and sciatica.
Sexual Health Check
You can have confidential Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) check up by contacting "RU clear" or you can find an STD clinic near you. You can get tested for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HIV, genital warts or genital herpes.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a form of birth control for men, usually performed under local anaesthetic, and you can be referred for this after assessment by a clinician.
Women's Health
We provide a range of services for womens' health including Antenatal clinic, Cervical smear, Contracetpion services, Pregnancy testing, Post natal clinics, Termination of pregnancy services, menopause care and thrush and bacterial vaginosis.