Dr Shantir’s Practice

Services

Our nurses and doctors work in well equipped office and recovery rooms and you can make appointments to see one of them for health checks, child immunisations, cytology and many other services

Nurses will also provide advice general health, travel advice, dieting, diabetic control and family planning.

You may also see a nurse for routine blood pressure checks.

 

Appointments

Booking appointments Appointments are made by telephoning the surgery and take place within the practice be it on the phone or in person. Urgent cases will always be dealt with ... [continue] Appointments

Blood tests

North East London NHS Foundation Trust has taken over the delivery of the Community and Domicillary Phlebotomy Service from the 1st November 2017.In order to deliver an improved service with ... [continue] Blood tests

Minor eye conditions

MECS is a free service available to all patients aged 10 years and above who are registered with a GP in Waltham Forest. Find out more on the MECS website

NHS health information

There is plenty of information to help you manage your health on the NHS website. These buttons will take you to different sections of NHS and you can look up ... [continue] NHS health information

Non-NHS services

The NHS does not pay for some of the services we provide. These include private sick notes, insurance forms, holiday cancellation forms, medical reports, fitness to travel certificates, private prescriptions, ... [continue] Non-NHS services

Nursing services

Our practice nurses provide the following services to our patients, please see below for appointment times and services: Post-natal checks New patient health checks The removal of sutures Blood pressure ... [continue] Nursing services

Online services

There is now the facility for patients order repeat prescriptions via this website. This is protected by the highest security and cannot be accessed by others providing you keep your ... [continue] Online services

Referrals

If you have been referred to a hospital or clinic, you are able to book the appointment online. You can book your own appointment, on a date and at a ... [continue] Referrals

Repeat prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions will be issued at the doctor’s discretion and are normally for patients on long-term treatment. Requests for prescriptions must be made in writing using the repeat prescription request ... [continue] Repeat prescriptions

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Sick certificates

You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is ... [continue] Sick certificates

Talking therapies

Waltham Forest Talking Therapies IAPT is a free NHS service that can help with a range of problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and bereavement. Find out more on the ... [continue] Talking therapies

Test results

Since our telephones are very busy in the early morning, we ask you to telephone for test results (eg blood, urine, x-ray) between 12pm and 1pm each day. To ensure ... [continue] Test results

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 3rd August, 2021