Practice services
Appointments and the Importance of Continuity of Care
At Portcullis Surgery we value and support community projects that promote health and wellbeing. We recognise the important role these […]
Care Coordinators and GP Assistants
Community & Care Coordinator Appointments Portcullis GP Surgery’s Community & Care Co-ordinators (Judith Sharod and Zoe Jennings-Smith) helps patients and […]
Carer’s Group
Are you looking after a relative or friend who, because of illness, age or disability, couldn’t manage at home without […]
Co-Co Befrienders: Ludlow Portcullis Compassionate Communities – ‘CoCo’ VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Can you help? Would you like to get involved? Our Care Coordinator Judith is our lead for our Compassionate Communities […]
Cryotherapy for skin lesions
Cryotherapy The cryotherapy device destroys the tissue by freezing the fluid inbetween the cells, forming ice shards and crystals which […]
Drop in (no need to book in advance) Contraception and Sexual Health advice service for under 30s
New contraception and sexual health advice drop in service at the surgery. For all patients under 30 ONLY. Just turn […]
Epley Manouvre
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? BPPV is a common cause of dizziness. It occurs in people of all […]
Healthcare Assistant Clinics (Bloods, ECGs and Health Checks)
Healthcare Assistant Clinics-Angie and Megan (HCA) or Joanne and Heidi (Practice Nurses) *blood tests *ECGs Daily clinic 8.30am-12.30 Blood test […]
Joint Injections
Joint Injections Arrangements are made on an individual basis and you need to book a single FACE TO FACE appointment […]
Long Term Condition Reviews and Medication Reviews
All patients with a long-term medical condition are asked to have an annual check with a nurse once a year. […]
Mental Health Counselling for Adults and Children >13 years
You can book a telephone appointment with our counsellors Siri or our Student Counsellors Nadiya, Pete and Rachael with our […]
Microsuction Ear cleaning and Ear Irrigation
Portcullis Surgery is committed to providing best practice, high-quality medical care. Most ear wax build up will improve with olive […]
Minor Surgery
Most of the minor surgery carried out here involves the removal of lumps and bumps. Once the lump has been […]
Non-NHS Services (Private GP Services)
Private practice is significantly restricted in terms of NHS registered patients for GMS (general medical services). New contractual regulations introduced […]
Research
Our practice is actively involved in research with the NIHR
Sexual Health and Family Planning
Family Planning including insertion of Coils, Implants and Pessaries (All nurses for general advice) Most nurses can give general family […]
Smear Tests
Wedneday and Thursday afternoons Smear test appointments can be booked directly by the receptionist and there is no need for […]
Travel Clinics and Foreign Travel
Do you need vaccinations for travel? Our Practice Nurse Jo can provide comprehensive advice about overseas travel and vaccinations. We […]
Wound and Dressings
Wound and Dressing clinics (Angie and Karen) Monday and Thursday afternoons Review Dressing appointments can be booked directly by the receptionist […]
Community Services
Community Urgent Eyecare Service(CUES)
Community Urgent Eyecare Service(CUES) The Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) going live on the 1st July 2025. If you have […]
District Nurses
District nurses or community nurses work together in Inter Disciplinary Teams with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other workers to deliver […]
Exercise on Referral
Exercise on Referral – discuss with a GP whether a referral under this scheme is appropriate. Ask to speak to a […]
Health visitors or School Nurses
Public Health Nursing Service in Shropshire Health Visitors in Hereford 01432260195 Other useful services for Parents Help with Parenting-Parenting Classes […]
Ludlow Minor Injuries Unit
The Minor Injury Unit (MIU) is staffed by experienced nurses, and patients that attend will be assessed and treated as […]
Pharmacies and the Role of the Community Pharmacist
Our practice works closely with our nearby pharmacies. Lunts Pharmacy Ludlow116-119 lower galdeford, ludlow, SY8 1RU01584 872230 Boots Ludlow 34 […]
Podiatry and Physiotherapy Services
Please make an appointment to speak with a GP if you think you would benefit from a referral to one […]
Mental Health Servics
Online Mental Health Services for young people 11-25
What is Kooth? Kooth provides free, accessible mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 11–25. It offers a safe space […]
Primary Care Network (PCN) Services
Social Prescriber: Healthy Lives Advisor
Elwyn Jones is our Healthy Lives Advisor for Portcullis, Station Drive and Craven Arms surgeries in the Southwest of Shropshire. […]