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Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness,

General Practice

Ilam Medical is a General practice, or family doctor surgery, providing primary health care and support within standard weekly work hours.

Outside of these hours we are supported by the After Hours service that can ensure you can get the support and care you need 24/7!

Booking an appointment

  • Phone our reception staff

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After Hours Medical Care

It is important to us that you can access healthcare services at all times. Ilam Medical is open for care from 8.00am - 5.30 pm weekdays. If you call our number outside of our normal hours, your call will be answered by a nurse triage service who can guide you as to what to do... alternatively you can go to the After Hours Service

If you need help after hours

  • For urgent care call 111
  • Or call our number for guidance from a nurse triage service
  • Or visit After Hours 24hr Surgery
  • See bottom of our page for details

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Smoking Cessation

Ilam Medical is committed to supporting people to quit smoking and remain smokefree. It can be a difficult time and we want to offer as much support as required.

How can you begin the process

  • Talk to your Doctor to discuss options
  • Our Nurses can help refer you to some support too
  • Start now!

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Sexual Health

Sexually transmissible infections are commonly called STIs for short.  STIs are infections you can get if you have unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex or skin on skin contact with someone. STIs can be serious and may not go away by themselves.

Are you concerned or interested?

  • Please make an appointment with your doctor
  • Checks can be completed with a doctor or nurse
  • Checks are free for 14-17 year olds

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Adult Immunisations

The Boostrix and Flu vaccinations are both important ways of managing diptheria, tetanus and flu and are available for all adults, in many cases free especially for our older population

Booking an appointment

  • Phone to book single appointment with nurse
  • You may need to wait after your injection for 10-15 minutes

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Older persons health

As a general practice, a significant part of our role will see us help you negotiate life and health as you age.
Many of our patients have been with us over a large portion of their life and as older people we are committed to the best care we can provide in this stage.

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Travel Immunisations

If you are planning to travel overseas, it’s important to make sure you get the vaccinations you need to keep you safe while you are travelling. Some need to be done several weeks ahead of travel...

Getting started
Check website link below
Book appointment[s] with nurse