Services

If you have asthma and use an inhaler, we will invite you to an long term condition review with a Nurse.

You can also request an Asthma Action Plan. If you use a written asthma action plan, you are four times less likely to go to hospital for your asthma. We encourage patients to use more environmentally friendly inhalers where possible.

We also ask patients to recycle their inhalers. Find out how you can manage your asthma in an environmentally friendly way

A blood pressure test checks if your blood pressure is healthy, or if it's high or low.

We have a self check blood pressure station where you can come and check your blood pressure. You can do this in the practice between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and on Saturday morning 9am to 12 noon.

This is by the Information Desk in the practice. The practice also has some blood pressure machines that can be borrowed. Please ask at the Information Desk if you would like to borrow one.

Submit a blood pressure reading online

Learn more about blood pressure tests

A blood test is often done to check your health, or to find out why you're having certain symptoms.

It involves having a small amount of your blood taken for testing. If a doctor, nurse, or a specialist thinks you need a blood test they will ask you to book one. Find out how to book a blood test on our appointments page.

Learn more about blood tests

Cervical screening, which used to be called smear testing, is a test to check the health of the cervix.

This can help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64. We will send you an invitation letter in the post when it's time to book your cervical screening. Your invitation letter will tell you where you can go for cervical screening and how to book.

Find out more about cervical screening

Immunisations

Frome Medical Practice delivers the immunisation programme for children under school age. You will receive invitations for these immunisations through the Child Health Department. These take place at Frome Medical Practice by one of our Practice Nurses. 

Healthy Child Programme

We offer health and development reviews for your baby until they are 2 years old. These are to support you and your baby and to make sure their development is on track.

Find out more about these services and other child health support

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. It's passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom).

Chlamydia is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults. We recommended you get tested for chlamydia every year or when you change sexual partner. Especially if you are under 25 and are sexually active.

You can complete and return a free chlamydia test anonymously in the practice. Collect your test from the waiting areas. You can also order a free chlamydia test online

Our Complex Care team is there to support to people in their homes and communities.

They help manage complex health care needs. For example, following up with patients who may need support once home from hospital. The team also provide support to help people live as independently as possible. We assign patients to the Complex Care team where appropriate.

Find out more about the Complex Care team and their working hours

Our Practice Nurse team are trained on all areas of contraception.

They can provide advice and support on all the methods of contraception available. This includes the hormonal coil (interuterine device).

Read more on types of contraception

Contraceptive Pill

We also ask patients on the contraceptive pill to have an annual pill check. If you need to have a pill check fill in this form. Our medicine management team will contact you once you have completed the form.

Complete an annual pill check form

Frome Medical Practice has a dedicated team who support people with Diabetes.

Find out more about the many types of diabetes support we offer patients

We have a dedicated Digital Team to support patients using digital devices. They can help you download, set up, and use health apps, including the NHS App.

They can also help you get proxy access to manage a relative's NHS app on their behalf. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the team using their online form. You can also get help in person at one of our digital health support sessions.

Find more details on our Digital Health Support page

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity.

A doctor or nurse will ask you to book one when needed. ECGs take about 15 minutes and are available daily. Find out how to book an ECG on our appointments page.

ECG test results are usually available 5 working days after the test. We will contact you if these are abnormal to arrange any follow-up or treatment. Learn more about getting your results on our test results page

Find out more about ECGs on the NHS website

We offer flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations.

We offer these to patients that are eligible every winter. If you are eligible we will text or call you to invite you to book your vaccinations. It's important to get your flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations if you're eligible. Getting vaccinated every year will top up your protection. It also reduces your risk of getting severe symptoms.

See the NHS Winter vaccinations page for more information

Group consultations are a way of supporting people with long-term conditions. They help you to better manage your own health and share your experiences. You could think of them as a group medical appointment. We invite patients with similar health issues for this type of appointment.

See our group consultations page for more details

Habits For Health is our 6 week lifestyle support programme. During the programme we teach you the basics of creating healthier habits. We then help you identify what’s important for your health. We also support you to make small changes to achieve bigger health goals and feel healthier. The programme is suitable for all patients. We recommend it as support for long term health conditions and/or mental health concerns.

Learn more about the group programme and self-refer

Our Health Connections Team offers free health and wellbeing support to our patients. They can connect people to free and low-cost local services. For example, financial support or walking groups. They can also offer one-to-one appointments or group programmes. They are here to support you in managing your health and in making changes that are meaningful to you.

Learn more about Health Connections Frome

We hold regular group discussions on menopause treatment options run by our doctors. These sessions are for people thinking about starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for the first time.

Learn more about Menopause Group Discussions and other menopause support

We have Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who offer support to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. We also have a group programme, habits for health, that can support your mental health.

Learn more about our mental health support offer 

You can also visit our self-help page for local and national support

We offer specialist musculoskeletal assessments for a variety of problems.

This includes:

• low back pain
• arthritis
• shoulder pain
• knee pain
• hip pain
• tennis elbow
• sciatica
• hand pain
• planter fasciitis
• foot pain

As part of the service, we can provide patients with simple exercises and advice. This can be very helpful in the early stages of recovery. We can prescribe certain medications. We can also offer soft tissue and joint injections were appropriate. These are all administered by our musculoskeletal specialist. 

See our Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic Service page for details

Or visit our self care page for managing joint and muscle pain at home

The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your health. It can tell you whether you're at higher risk of getting certain health problems.

The check is for people aged 40 to 74 without pre-existing health conditions. We will send a letter to invite you to your NHS Health Check every 5 years if you are eligible. When coming for your health check, you need to arrive 20 minutes before your appointment. This is so you have time to complete a NHS Health Check questionnaire.

Learn more about Health Checks on the NHS website

A respiratory assessment helps diagnose and check some lung conditions. A doctor or nurse will offer you this assessment if needed. The appointment will last around 45 minutes. You will need to prepare for this test.

Learn more about how to prepare for respiratory assessments

Warfarin is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner.

It helps your blood flow through your veins. If you take Wafarin you will need to have the dose checked reguarly. Your nurse will confirm how often this needs to be. Warfarin checks, called INR, are pre-bookable appointments.

Find out how to book INR checks on our appointments page.

Our Young Person's Clinic is for patients between 13 and 19 years old. You can get support for sexual health and contraception. You can also get support for anxiety, stress and mental health.

Learn more about our Young Person's Clinic