Clinics and Services

Asthma

Asthma is a common inflammatory condition that affects the lungs causing narrowing of the airways. This results in patients experiencing the

All staff at Ormiston Medical Practice recognise the important and valuable contribution made by carers. A carer is defined as

A cervical smear test is a method of detecting abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells in the neck of the womb called the

Babies generally have their first vaccines at their 6-8 week baby check appointment with a Health Visitor. If you have

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term abnormality of the kidneys that means that your kidneys are not working as

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that includes the conditions chronic bronchitis and emphysema. With COPD, the airflow

There are many different methods of contraception available that are outlined in detail below. Contraception is important to prevent unwanted

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the biggest killer in the UK accounting for 4 out of every 10 deaths. In

If your body does not make any hormone called insulin or does not make enough of this, your body cannot

Epilepsy is defined as a tendency to have recurrent seizures (sometimes called fits). A seizure is caused by a sudden

Mental health problems cover a wide spectrum of illnesses, and can interfere with the ability to cope on a daily

The Practice offers appointments for private medicals, such as for insurance policies and HGV licences. Please inform the Receptionist when

Stroke is the largest cause of disability in the UK, and third most common cause of death (after heart disease

When travelling abroad, it is important to prevent illness by ensuring that you are immunised appropriately and are taking anti-malarial

Warts and verrucae are very common, and are caused by a wart virus. They are slow growing and may gradually