The Practice Old Hill

Our services

How our appointments system works

Seeing the right person for your needs.

Doctor appointments

For complex medical and psychological problems. Doctors will not routinely deal with Blood pressure checks, Asthma checks, Cervical smears or Family planning/contraception follow up.

Practice nurse clinics

Chronic disease management including asthma, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease

Wound care

Travel advice, vaccinations and immunisations

Family planning/contraception follow up

Cervical smears

Removal of sutures and clips

Childhood immunisations

Spirometry

Ear syringing

Wound dressing

INR monitoring

Health advice re lifestyle diet, smoking, alcohol

Smoking cessation

New patient health checks

Blood Pressure monitoring

Where to go for other local services:

NHS Direct: Call for advice on 0845 4647 for confidential healthcare advice and information 24 hours a day. You can also visit NHS Direct online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Your local pharmacist who is qualified to give you expert advice

Walk-in centres treat minor illnesses and injuries that do not need a visit to A&E. Walk-in centres are open 8am- 8pm, seven days a week including bank holidays. You do not need an appointment and will be seen by an experienced nurse. Your nearest walk-in centre is:
Dudley Borough Walk-In Centre 2.6 miles
Holly Hall Clinic, 174 Stourbridge Road, Dudley,
West Midlands, DY1 2ER
t. 0330 1239225

Accident and emergency departments: Hospital A&E departments are for serious accidents and emergencies, not minor injuries or health problems. Patients will be prioritised according to the urgency of their case. Your nearest A&E hospital is:
Russells Hall Hospital 2.9 miles
Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
t. 01384 456111

Sandwell General Hospital 4.9 miles
Lyndon, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4HJ
t. 0121 553 1831