Phlebotomists are responsible for taking blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions.
All blood tests must be requested by a clinician.
If you are 16 years or older, you can schedule a blood test with one of our phlebotomists by:
- Contacting reception to request a pre-bookable appointment.
Blood tests can also be booked at Gilbert Hitchcock House in Bedford by:
- phone 01234 607075
- registering and booking an appointment online at www.bedford.sangix.co.uk (you will need to collect a blood test request form from reception and take this with you to your appointment)
To book an appointment for a blood test for a child aged under 16 years:
Social prescribing is a key component of Universal Personalised Care. It is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.
You can self-refer to the social prescribing service by:
We provide a variety of vaccinations to eligible NHS patients.
These include but are not limited to childhood immunisations, flu shots, HPV, meningitis, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus, and whooping cough.
If you are eligible for a vaccination, our system will notify us, and we will contact you to schedule an appointment. However, some vaccinations may come with a fee. If you want to learn more about our paid vaccination services, please get in touch with reception.
In addition to our vaccination services, we also have a travel health clinic. If interested, please ask reception for a travel risk assessment form. One of our practice nurses will evaluate your form and provide you with the necessary vaccinations for your vacation. We need at least 6-8 weeks’ notice to make arrangements for this.
We can also provide steroid/joint injections. One of our clinicians must refer you for this.
Our minor operation clinic operates on a waiting list.
A clinician must refer you to join the waiting list.
A range of procedures can be undertaken, including but not limited to:
- Removal of skin tags and benign moles
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Removal of small cysts and lipomas
- Biopsies of skin lesions
We provide an IUD/implant clinic which operates on a waiting list.
To join the waiting list, you must first discuss contraceptive options with a GP or advanced nurse practitioner. Once you’re on the list, we’ll contact you when an appointment is available. We usually have 2 to 3 clinics for this service every month.
If you need advice about sexual health or want to make an appointment for IUD/Implant fittings, you can also contact iCash Bedfordshire.
iCash Contact Details
Flu
Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
The NHS website provides information about who can get it, how to book and where to get the vaccine.
Find out about flu vaccination for adults
Find out about flu vaccination for children
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.
The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.
Find out about COVID-19 vaccination
