Burnham Health Centre

read moreThe more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment. Here's a checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the age at which you should ideally have them. Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control.

read moreYou have a right to nominate a "usual" doctor within the practice but this does not guarantee you will be able to see that doctor when you want to on every occasion. We do not operate "fixed" lists for doctors but we will endeavour to comply with your request subject to availability. Confidentiality is assured and our computer records are covered by the data protection act. It is also the policy of this practice to require you to complete "new patient registration documents" before we register you as a patient.

read moreIf you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make a telephone appointment first with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within those countries you are visiting to determine what vaccinations you will require. It is important to make this initial telephone appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse at the surgery to actually receive the vaccinations.

read moreThere are many organisations in Burnham providing a wide range of services and activities to the local community. BHPT's aim is to promote, sustain and enhance health and wellbeing throughout the local community and to this end it provides and supports a wide variety of local activities and services. Within the Health Centre these include Happy Feet Toe Nail cutting and a range of services in the Community Meeting Room including Citizen's Advice Bureau. Please speak to reception for a referral form for the Toe Nail cutting service or to book an appointment with the CAB advisor.

read moreThe Practice has a duty to protect a patient's confidentiality and as such has a strict policy to protect this. Failure to comply with this policy is considered to be "gross misconduct" and therefore a dismissible offence. It must be remembered that at the present time a patient's medical record belongs to the Health Authority and NOT to the patient. However, a patient's request for information is usually made for a reason. This practice has a policy of openness and health professionals are encouraged to allow patients to access their health records on an informal basis in order to allay any underlying concerns and to offer the opportunity of early resolution.