Clinics

Our Nursing Team

Our nursing team consists of seven qualified practice nurses and two healthcare assistants (HCAs). They have undergone additional training in areas such as family planning, diabetes, COPD, and asthma care. The team works within the surgery, performing a wide range of clinical duties and health promotion activities. Where appropriate, patients may book appointments directly with the practice nurses.

Specialist Services Provided by Our Practice Nurses

• Asthma Care

• Diabetes Management

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Care

• Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Management

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Management

• Smoking Cessation Support

• Vaccinations

• Travel Immunisations (NHS and Private)

Role of Our Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)

Our healthcare assistants play a vital role in supporting the nursing team. They carry out a variety of tasks, including:

• Blood Tests

• NHS Health Checks

• Health Promotion

• Blood Pressure Measurements

• ECGs (Electrocardiograms)

• Assisting with minor surgery and acting as chaperones

• Supporting with other general practice duties

Huntingdon Road Surgery provides a phlebotomy service so that if a blood test is needed, patients have the option of having this taken at the surgery. 

See also Test Results 

Our nurse lead asthma clinics help people with asthma understand and manage their condition effectively.

Patients are invited to have an asthma review once a year in the month of their birthday.

Patients are also able to request an asthma review earlier if they have concerns about their asthma or asthma treatments.

See the asthma inhaler videos here, or browse the Asthma UK site for more information.

Our GPs and Practice Nurses provide advice on and offer a full range of contraceptive services, including emergency contraception. We also offer the fitting and removal of contraceptive devices, such as intra-uterine devices (IUDs or coils) and contraceptive implants (Nexplanon).

We aim to offer a flexible service that accommodates your commitments, working with you to meet your specific needs.

Midwives specialise in the care of pregnant women and provide support throughout your pregnancy, from the initial pregnancy test to delivery and in the first few weeks after birth.

At our surgery, a team of midwives, based at the Cambridge Children’s Centre, provides care to our patients. They may also see patients at the surgery from time to time. You can contact the midwifery team at the Children's Centre on 01223 586787.

For newly pregnant women:
It is important to contact the community maternity services midwife team as soon as your home pregnancy test is positive. They can be reached at 01223 348981.

Further Maternity Information:
Additional information and services are available through the Rosie Hospital. You can self-refer for midwifery services through Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), and a member of the midwifery team will get in touch with you.

Development Screening / Assessments

The routine 6 week development check is carried out by your regular doctor.  The 1 and 2 year checks are carried out by a member of the child and family team.

Vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations are offered by appointment throughout the week.  The nurses are trained in childhood vaccinations and all vaccinations are given in accordance with the UK vaccinations schedule. 

We undertake minor surgery, including:

• Excision of skin legions for diagnostic purposes
• Diagnostic skin biopsy
• Wedge excision of ingrowing toe nails

Appointments are arranged after first consulting with your GP.

We do not offer surgery for purely cosmetic reasons

The surgery provides treatment for minor injuries. This helps to avoid the need for you to travel to hospital and reduces pressure on the A&E department.  

The following list gives examples of the types of minor injuries we are able to assess and treat. In some cases we may refer you to hospital for further treatment.

• Lacerations
• Bruises
• Foreign Bodies
• Minor Head Injury
• Eye Injury
• Burns and Scalds
• Minor Trauma to Body including hands/limbs/feet
• Bites
• Falls
• Whiplash/RTA injuries 

Our nurses are skilled at the assessment and treatment of leg ulcers (including doppler blood-flow assessment where appropriate).  Appointments are available via reception.

We have trained nurses who are able to help you quit smoking. They are expert advisors and can provide a range of support to help you quit. There are a number of treatments available to help you stop smoking and additional support services such as Healthy You. 

Contact reception on CPICB.HuntingdonRoadSurgery@nhs.net or use our online service to request an appointment.