Surgery Clinics

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.

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

• Book or manage a blood test
• Find the results of a blood test
• Learn more about blood tests on the NHS website

Women aged between 24 and 64 should have a cervical screening every 3 to 5 years to help prevent cervical cancer. The screening is quick and painless and can be done here in the practice.

If you are aged over 24 and have never had a smear test, or if it has been more than 3 to 5 years since your last screening, you should arrange an appointment with our Practice Nurse. You should not have the test while you are having a period or in the 4 days before or after your period as this can affect the sample.

Learn more about cervical screening on the NHS website

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.

Learn more about child vaccinations on the NHS website

We have 3 First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP’s) based at Banbury Cross Health Centre who specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of musculo-skeletal conditions (soft tissue, muscle and joint pain).

The First Contact Physiotherapists can see you for these issues instead of your GP. They can offer you timely, expert advice to help you manage your problem and where appropriate, self-care, analgesia, fit notes, investigations (x-ray and scans) joint injections, blood tests and onwards referral can be arranged. They work closely with the GP’s and other health professionals at the practice offering you early intervention to help you manage your individual needs.

Learn more about First Contact Physiotherapists

Our Social Prescribing Link Workers give our patients the time to focus on ‘what matters to you’ and take a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing.

Your conversation can begin with either a referral from your GP, nurse or member of our practice team, or you can self-refer yourself for an appointment.

Learn more about Social Prescribers