We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases and offer a wide variety of medical services.
Our Practice has an extensive Health Care Preventative Medical Service, run by the Practice Nurses and the Doctors.
These include:
- Treatment of cuts and bruises
- Dressings
- Acupuncture
- Ear syringing
- Cervical smears
- Contraception pill checks
- Travel advice/vaccinations
- Smoking cessation advice
- Lifestyle advice
- Support for drug users
- Specialist clinics:
- cardiac
- diabetic
- asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD )
- mental health
- epilepsy
Other services
- Child immunisations
- Annual Flu programme – to protect elderly and at risk.
Maternity Services
Midwives operate the antenatal clinic each Thursday and Friday 9:00am to 12pm by appointment.
Child Health Surveillance Clinics
These clinic appointments are arranged by the practice and notification posted to the patient. Please remember to register your new baby at the earliest convenience to ensure you receive an appointment.
Lifestyle Advice
This medical practice team work hard to advise our patients to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and where possible prevent illness.
Alcohol
Drink Sensibly – recommended weekly units for alcohol consumption are:
- Men 14 Units i.e. 14 glasses of wine (125ml at 11% volume), or 14 single measures of spirits a week.
- Women 14 Units i.e. 14 glasses of wine (125ml at 11% volume), or 14 single measures of spirits a week.
Smoking
Smoking kills. If you would like to stop smoking but not sure how, please make an appointment with one of our practice nurses who will be happy to offer smoking cessation advice, encouragement and support.
Eating Healthily and Exercise
In general terms, eat less fat and sugar, eat more fibre, fruit, vegetables, lean meat, fish and chicken. If you are overweight, try to get your weight down. It is recommended that we eat at least 5 portions of fruit/vegetables per day. Any form of exercise is good for you and you should try to take a short brisk walk every day.
Our District Nurses and Health Visitors are highly trained to provide an excellent range of medical services and support to our patients in the community. On many occasions, they can help with your medical condition, rather than a doctor. Please ask our reception staff when you are making an appointment, which health care professional you should consult.
District Nurses
Telephone 0131 446 4206
Our district nurses provide home based nursing care for acutely ill and severely disabled patients. They visit those unable to attend the practice for wound dressings, provision of advice and aids for those with incontinence problems.
Health Visitors
Telephone 0131 446 4213
Our health visitors provide health promotion advice, e.g. diet and lifestyle, consultations to all mothers and new babies, parenting advice.
