Steady
For one condition that is already well controlled.
₦28,000per month
- Monthly nurse review at the practice
- Doctor review every three months
- Quarterly HbA1c or kidney test
- Yearly full check
- Reminder calls
Chronic Care Programme
Hypertension and diabetes, managed with patience and structure
A monthly programme for adults living with high blood pressure, diabetes or both, designed to protect the heart, kidneys and eyes over the long years ahead.
Why a programme
The danger lies in the years between check-ups
Most strokes, kidney failures and heart attacks linked to hypertension and diabetes do not come out of nowhere. They follow years of readings that were a little too high and not looked at closely enough.
The programme closes those gaps. Members are seen every month, their numbers are kept on a single chart, and nothing is left to memory: not the yearly eye check, not the kidney test, not the medicine review.
- For adults with hypertension, diabetes or both
- Especially helpful after a hospital admission or a stroke scare
- Suitable for elderly patients, with a home option
- A relative can be kept informed with your consent
How it works
Four steps, repeated faithfully
- 1
Enrolment review
A 45-minute first assessment with a doctor: your history, your medicines, full blood tests, an ECG and kidney tests to set your baseline.
- 2
A written plan
Personal targets for blood pressure and sugar, a medicine schedule you understand, and dietary changes that suit your household.
- 3
Monthly reviews
Readings checked and charted each month at the practice or at home, with medicines adjusted only when the trend calls for it.
- 4
The yearly full check
Once a year we repeat the complete kidney, heart, eye and foot checks and sit down with you to review the year.
Monthly plans
Choose the plan that suits your needs
Plans are paid monthly and may be cancelled with one month's notice. Medicines are charged separately at our pharmacy's standard prices.
Close Watch
For two conditions, or readings that need closer attention.
₦48,000per month
- Monthly doctor review at the practice
- Quarterly HbA1c, kidney and lipid tests
- ECG twice a year
- Diabetic foot check every six months
- Duty nurse line until 9:00 pm
At Home
For elderly or housebound patients who are best seen at home.
₦95,000per month
- Monthly doctor visit at home
- Fortnightly nurse visit
- Blood samples collected at home
- All Close Watch tests included
- Telephone updates for a nominated relative
The At Home plan covers most of Benin City, including GRA, Ugbowo, Uselu, Sapele Road, Ugbor and Ikpoba Hill. Some HMO plans contribute toward programme costs; please ask at reception.
Questions
About the programme
Who is the programme for?
Adults living with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or both. Patients with heart or kidney complications may join too, alongside their specialist care.
Are medicines included in the monthly fee?
No. Medicines are charged separately, so you pay only for what you take. Our pharmacist will always tell you honestly about cheaper equivalent options.
Can I change plans?
Yes, from the following month. Many members move to Close Watch after a change in medicines, and back to Steady once things settle.
What happens if I miss a monthly review?
The nurse telephones you or your nominated relative within two days to rebook. Missed reviews are the most common reason readings drift, so we take them seriously.
Will the programme cure my hypertension or diabetes?
These are long-term conditions that are managed rather than cured. The aim is steady control, fewer complications and a fuller life for as long as possible.
Enrol yourself or a parent
Begin with an enrolment review. We will explain each plan in person and recommend the one that fits, with no obligation to join.