Please be aware we do not take prescription requests over the phone. you can request your prescription the following ways:

• Signing up for our online services with one of our care co-ordinators. This requires you to complete an online services form and provide photo ID – Useful for accessing your online records and any recent results.
• Emailing our prescription admin team/ Dispensing team directly on prescriptions.garforthmedicalcentre@nhs.net. We aim to respond to all emails within 48 working hours.
• Dropping off your prescription request to our care co-ordinators at Garforth medical centre or Elmwood surgery.

Immunisation clinics for children are held at all surgeries.

Family planning is an important part of health care and full confidential contraceptive services are available here.

We are offering Chlamydia screening to Patient’s over the age of 15 years. More information is available in our Chlamydia Testing Patient Information leaflet.

Should you wish to have this test please collect a kit from Reception.

Males are required to provide a urine sample. Females are given a self-testing swab.

Cervical smears are currently recommended for women between the ages of 25 and 64 who have ever been sexually active. In this region, there is an efficient computerised recall system which is set at three or five-year recall. If you receive a letter inviting you to have a smear or need one for some other reason please make an appointment with a nurse or doctor. Be sure to say the appointment is for a smear in order that sufficient time can be allocated and so that a chaperone can be organised where appropriate.

Some minor operations can be performed in the surgery. This needs to be arranged by a doctor.

At this clinic, attention is paid to diabetic control, skin care and other aspects of diabetes.

This is for monitoring patients that have angina or a history of heart disease.

This is for patients with asthma or chronic obstructive airways disease. Lung function is checked and advice is given on the best way to manage your condition.

Stopping smoking can be difficult.  We can refer you to One you Leeds for help and advice. You will also receive plenty of encouragement.