Clinics and Services

A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test.

Blood tests ordered by one of our GPs, ANPs or Nurses can be taken at the surgery or at the Hove Polyclinic.

• Request an appointment by visiting our appointments page
• See your test results

Learn more about Blood Tests on the NHS website

Cervical screening, which used to be called smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.

Learn more about this on the NHS website

Our immunisation clinic is normally held on Friday mornings. Please telephone for an appointment when you are sent a reminder about due immunisations.

It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.

See the NHS vaccinations schedule and when to have them

Our practice nurses are happy to give advice on contraception and sexual health. Intrauterine contraception devices (IUCD, Coils, Mirena) and the contraceptive implant can be fitted by appointment.

Please speak to the receptionist and ask for an urgent appointment with either the nurse or a doctor, indicating the reason for your request. 

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

HKP Community Learning

Friendly Computer Drop-ins three days a week. 

• These services are free 
• Contact David for more info on 07422 665761

Tuesday - Job Club

Looking for work, volunteering or training

• 10am to 12pm

Wednesday - General IT

Drop-in

• 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 3pm or 3pm to 5pm

Friday - Health IT Drop-in

NHS App or anything GP or health related to search online

• Times to be confirmed

Mile Oak Medical Centre have a Digital Drop-In Centre

On the first Monday of every month there is expert help available between 2pm to 4pm in the surgery.

This to provide support with any NHS App/smartphone/computer questions.

We can help with downloading/using the NHS App for ordering any repeat prescriptions.

Text messages are sent to all consenting patients prior to confirm the session will go ahead.

Any further questions on how to access this service please speak with the Reception Team.

You will need to use olive oil drops in your ears daily for at least 2 weeks before your ear syringing or microsuction, so that you have a higher chance of successful wax clearance.

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Maternity Services are shared between your GP and the community midwife. As soon as you know you are pregnant please register online.

The hospital should then be in touch with you with an appointment with the local midwife. As soon as you are pregnant, please ensure you are taking 400mcg of Folic acid daily and 10mcg of Vitamin D.

Minor Operations are available at Mile Oak Medical Centre for certain conditions. Please make an appointment for discussion with your GP so they can organise this for you.

Our medical team are happy to discuss anything that might be bothering you, e.g. skin problems, medical problems, contraception, sexual health, etc. Sometimes it can be difficult for young people to involve their parents in their concerns and it is our policy that everyone (regardless of age) has a right to confidential advice.

Social Prescribers are trained volunteers with previous experience of supporting people.

They work with a person to help them identify and access the right local groups and services. Social Prescribers facilitate onward referrals by making arrangements on the person’s behalf as needed, filling in forms, making appointments and following up.

Around half the people we support are aged over 65, and many are experiencing social isolation or anxieties about their medical conditions or wellbeing in general. Accessing Social Prescribers is a proven method of helping people improve their wellbeing and access the services and groups they want and need.

Contact Social Prescribers if you are feeling:

• Isolation and loneliness
• Anxiety, stress and depression
• Housing, money and benefits issues
• Work and unemployment
• Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and weight loss
• Language and cultural barriers

For more information on how to contact someone visit the Age UK website (they will support anyone 18 and over).

An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.

Learn more about X-Rays on the NHS website