Travel Information & Immunisations

We offer a travel advice and immunisations services.

If you are travelling abroad we ask that you carry out the following prior to booking your appointment:

  • Please obtain a copy of your immunisation history via the Patient Online Access portal (if you are registered). Alternatively, request a copy of this at reception or you can send a request via the practice’s Digital Front Door.

    Please check the immunisations that you need for your trip on the following websites:
  • Fit for Travel
  • Travel Health Pro
  • Please complete the Travel Pre-Assessment form (a copy can also be obtained from reception), or you can fill this online from our practice’s Digital Front Door.

The information can be used to determine if an appointment is needed.

If you do need vaccinations we advise you to book at least 6 weeks in advance in order to ensure vaccinations are effective for the time of travelling.

Please note there is a charge for some vaccinations and travel assessment. Please speak to a member of the reception team to find out the up to date information and complete the travel assessment form that are available from reception or download the form here (please attach form here).

Well Baby and Immunisations

  • The doctor is available for developmental checks.
  • Immunisations are given by the practice nurse by an appointment. You can also request this via our practice’s Digital Front Door.

It is important that all babies and children are immunised.

Illnesses such as diphtheria, tetanus and polio are now thankfully rare but if contracted can be crippling or even fatal therefore we strongly advise to keep immunisations appointments for babies and avoid cancelling appointments where possible. 

If you have recently registered with us and your child is fully immunised or partially immunised then please take copies of your red book or other  immunisation/ vaccination records and either hand it to our reception team, send it via the practice’s Digital Front Door or email us.

Blood Test

How can I book a blood test?

If you have been asked to have a blood test, we run phlebotomy clinics Wednesday to Friday from 9AM to 1PM, please call us 020 8429 9595 to book. You may also sometimes receive a text message from us that will allow you to self-book into a clinic.

If you feel like you need a blood test, you will need to first book an appointment with us to discuss with a GP and/or fill in a request form by clicking here

How can I discuss my results?

Please be aware that we can only discuss results that we have requested. If your consultant has requested your results, you will need to contact your consultant to request these.

If we have requested a blood test, and we need to discuss the results with you, we will contact you directly.

If you are not contacted by us, but you still would like to discuss your results, you will need to contact us to book an appointment to speak with a GP. Or if you would just like a copy of your blood results, you can view these on the NHS App, Patient Access and/or you can request a copy via Cedars Medical Centre Digital Front Door.

Please be aware, when checking the NHS app for test results, these can sometimes be uploaded by the laboratory prior to a GP at the surgery having the opportunity to review the results. Please keep this in mind prior to contacting us.

Please note that in Hillingdon doctors cannot request MRI / CT Scans

Hillingdon Children and Young People

Providing information for all about many aspects of children and young people’s health, development and wellbeing.

Click on the link here to access advice and support for all children and young people within Hillingdon.  The website was co-designed by local parents, young people and the health visiting and school nursing teams.

 

Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation services are available in Hillingdon through community pharmacies and through the Smoking Cessation Clinic at Hillingdon Hospital. The pharmacy setting provides an alternative for patients who are unable to attend group sessions.

The pharmacy based service involves a one-to -one consultation with a trained pharmacist at weekly intervals for six weeks. The pharmacist will be able to prescribe nicotine replacement therapy.

The Hillingdon Hospital Clinic has quit rates at four weeks of around 60 %. Appointments can be made on the following helpline – 0800 169 7541

The local chemists are:

  • Ruislip Manor Pharmacy – 01895 632 409
  • Dana Pharmacy  – 01895 639 022
  • Chimsons Pharmacy – 01895 675 705
  • Nu-Way Pharmacy – 01895 632 883
  • Howletts Pharmacy – 01895 674 881
  • Boots – Field End Road – Eastcote – 0208 866 3191
  • Boots – Field End Road – Pinner – 0208 8766 1366
  • Superdrugs Pharmacy – 0208 868 7979

Further advice can be obtained from: 

NHS Health Checks

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk.

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

Our NHS Health Checks are carried out by our Health Care Assistants.

Non-urgent advice:For further information

Please visit the NHS Information Page for any additional information relating to NHS Health Checks: NHS Health Check – NHS (www.nhs.uk).

Medical Reports, Forms & SARs

NHS app

Did you know you can access your medical record via the NHS app, to find out more, view the video below:

Medical/Insurance Reports & Form

If you have a medical/insurance form that you need a Doctor to complete, please hand this in at reception or send to our email nhsnwl.cedars-sar@nhs.net

Please note, we require consent when providing information to third parties, so please ensure you have signed the consent form included on your report before handing it in.

If you have a form/letter i.e. housing, council, airline, gym, employers, blue badge, please hand them/or the request in to reception or alternatively email nhsnwl.cedarsenquiries@nhs.net

Family Planning

Family planning appointments are offered every week. If you are unable to attend a weekday appointment we also offer weekend appointments at our hub sites.

We offer advice on all aspects of family planning and our services include Emergency Contraception, Oral Contraception, and Injectable Contraception. If you are on the pill please check your blood pressure every 12 months, a blood pressure machine is available in reception.

We also offer insertion of copper coils and mirena coils.

If you run out and are not able to see us immediately and you do not have an up to date blood pressure reading, we will give you an additional supply for one month only.

Sexual Health and Contraception Services for Hillingdon

London North West University Healthcare provides sexual health services across four boroughs, HIV care and a range of outreach services via our partner organisations.

For more information regarding clinic and walk-in times please visit: https://www.nwlondonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/clinics_hillingdon.php

Chronic Disease Management

This includes Diabetes, Asthma, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, TIA/Stroke, COPD, Epilepsy, Mental Health, Cancer and Obesity.

Early detection and correct management can reduce the risk of complications. We run regular clinics. If you need a review, book an appointment to see the Practice Nurse or GP.