Barton Surgery’s new Patient Pod unit is a quick and efficient way to take height, weight and blood pressure readings without needing an appointment.
It is located to the left of the reception desk and takes 5 minutes to use.
See this video on how to use the machine:
1. Remove your shoes and step onto the machine.
2. Enter the information required on the screen.
3. Stand up straight for the height measurement, the POD will also take a weight measurement.
4. Once instructed, place your forearm into the machine.
5. Relax, breathe and don’t talk while the machine is taking your blood pressure readings.
6. You are finished!
There will always be a member of staff available to help you.
The results are automatically uploaded to your NHS record for clinicians to review.
If you are needing a pill check, HRT check appointment or a doctor/nurse/pharmacist has asked for up to date height, weight and blood pressure readings, then you can now simply come into the surgery without needing an appointment.
The POD will be available for patients to drop in between 1 p.m. and 5.45pm Monday to Friday.
