Nurse

Our Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide a wide range of services for our patients. We offer blood tests, ECGs, wound care and injections alongside a number of other services as detailed below. Our reception team will be able to book an appointment for you with the member of the team most appropriate for your needs.

Cervical Smears

We strongly recommend you have regular cervical smears to detect any changes in the cells of the cervix. Women aged between 25 and 49 are invited for testing every three years, and women aged between 50 and 64 are invited every five years. Invitations for screening are sent by the Local Health Authority. Please make an appointment for your smear when you receive your letter.

Travel Clinic

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. Most travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because travel vaccination is not included in the services provided by the NHS and therefore is a chargeable service.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on this website: http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Well Woman

This is a service for women aged 20-64 and offers health checks and advice including a smear test if required.

Young Well Woman

This is a service for young women aged between 14 and 19, offering advice for sexual health, relationships and general health.

Family Planning

For Men and Women of any age requiring advice on contraception and sexual health. Contraception is provided here. Contraceptive implants and coils can be fitted at the surgery.

Menopause Clinic

For Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy or wanting advice regarding the menopause

Hypertension Clinic

For Men and Women who have high blood pressure and need regular monitoring

Diet Clinic

For Men, Women and Adolescents who wish to lose weight and prefer regular monitoring

Diabetic Clinic

We dedicate specific sessions in order to help you control diabetes. With expert monitoring and treatment, the risks to you are significantly reduced and enable you to become more healthy in spite of the illness. We also provide information on self help enabling you to lead a normal and active life.

Asthma Clinic

The majority of asthma sufferers can expect to lead normal and active lives due to advances in medical science and care that we provide. You can take control of your condition, and with our help, enjoy your life in the way that you choose.

Immunisations

We run Child Immunisation Clinics at the surgery. You will receive a letter with your appointment details. Holiday vaccinations and advice are available in our Travel Clinics. The annual flu vaccine campaign starts at the beginning of October until the middle of November. For more information on immunisations, go to http://www.immunisation.org.uk