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New clusters:-

We have switched to two clusters for GPs

Green cluster is Dr Adewole, Dr Faulkner and Dr Gringhuis

Pink cluster is Dr Garman, Dr Tait, Dr Harling, Dr Thomas and Dr Rintoul

CAR PARKING AT HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Car parking remains an issue at the surgery and we are aware for safety purposes we may have to change how the car park is used.  We would urge where possible patients and visitors to use the public car park across the road.

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Some services provided fall outside the scope of the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

  • Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
  • Insurance claim forms - see charges below
  • Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
  • Private sick notes
  • Vaccination certificates

Our reception staff will be happy to advise you about appointment availability and applicable charges. 

Most common insurance claim charges (including VAT):

Adoption Medical £88.63

Firearms Licence £160.00 

Foster Carer Medical £88.63

General Medical Report without exam and not too detailed £72.00

General Medical Report without exam and more detailed £120.00

HGV Medical £130.00

Taxi Medical (PSV) £96.00 *To be reviewed 

Travel Insurance Claim Form £75.60

To Whom It May Concern Letter £25.00

The practice is unable to complete COP3/Testamentary capacity forms.

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BISC

Breastfeeding Information and Support Cornwall

Friendly non-judgemental peer-to-peer support

During Covid-19 lock-down our groups are closed, but we are providing drop-in sessions and 1-to-1 support online. For more information please email PeerSupport.BISC@cornwall.gov.uk, speak to your health visitor or midwife, or visit our Facebook pages.

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