Bursledon Surgery
7 Manor Crescent
Southampton
Hants , SO31 8DQ
Tel: 02380 404 671

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

GMC guidance on assisted suicide

The General Medical Council launches guidelines on assisted suicide to help it decide if doctors should face a disciplinary panel on the issue.

NHS translation bill 'tops £23m'

The NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when carrying children - and which could pave the way for a ban - is launched by the Welsh government.

Transplant jaw made by 3D printer

An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

'Birth defect risk' for diabetics

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Under 10s have eating disorders

A number of children under 10 are treated in hospitals in Northern Ireland for eating disorders, the Department of Health says.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Clinics and Services

As well as offering a full general practice service, we also run specialist clinics as detailed below. Please ring for an appointment.

We can also offer some non-NHS services for a charge; please see the Non-NHS Services page for more details.

Antenatal

Wednesday 2pm-4pm This clinic is run by the midwife. If you think you are pregnant, please do a pregnancy test with the first morning urine sample before making an appointment with the doctor. You will be given an appointment at the 'booking clinic' where the midwife will ask you a few questions and carry out some general health checks. You will seen regularly throughout your pregnancy either here or at the hospital.

Blood Testing

Morning surgery hours before 11.00am
The practice nurses and health care assistant offer a limited blood testing service by appointment.

Child Immunisation

Thursday 11:00am-12:30am
Immunisation appointments will be sent out from the Central Health Clinic. If the time is not convenient, please telephone the surgery to rebook.

Coronary Heart Disease

Surgery Hours
This clinic focuses on dealing with CHD for existing sufferers, offering advice and general health check-ups by appointment.

Counselling

Thursday 2.00 – 5.00pm
This clinic is by referral from the GP - if you feel that you would like to be referred to the counsellor, please make an appointment to see the GP.

Diabetes

Surgery Hours
This clinic offers advice and general health check-ups by appointment to patients diagnosed with diabetes. Please ask at reception for an appointment with the specialist diabetic nurse.

Family Planning

Surgery hours
Dr Ding offer extended family planning services including intrauterine device (coil) fitting and Implanon insertion. The nurses offer Depo-Provera injection contraception.

Health Visitor

The Health visitor will be available by telephone and at the baby clinic for general advice.

Minor Surgery

Friday am (Dr Ding)
Minor operations can be performed in our treatment room. Please make a standard appointment first to discuss it with your doctor who will then book you an appointment for the operation.

Quitters

Experienced smoking cessation Nurse Avril is available for one to one consultation to assist individuals who wish to stop smoking. Please book an appointment through Reception.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services