Please click on the links to find out more about each topic.
Self care
Who should I see? A visit to your GP might not always be the most appropriate first step for every ailment. There are many services you can self-refer to and ... [continue] Self care
Pharmacy First
NHS Pharmacy first Scotland – Information for patients What is NHS Pharmacy First Scotland? NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy (a pharmacy with a contract to provide NHS prescriptions and ... [continue] Pharmacy First
Mental Health
All the doctors in the practice see patients with mental health problems. If you think you are suffering from low mood, anxiety or any other mental health issue, please book ... [continue] Mental Health
ADHD
*There is currently a global shortage of ADHD medication – please click here to read more about it* What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which ... [continue] ADHD
Sexual Health and Contraception
All of our doctors and nurses will be able to discuss contraception with you. Contraceptive Pill If you wish to start a contraceptive pill please make an appointment with our ... [continue] Sexual Health and Contraception
Fear of flying (flying phobia)
We are often asked to prescribe sedative drugs, such as diazepam (Valium), for fear of flying. We have agreed a practice policy that we will no longer prescribe these drugs ... [continue] Fear of flying (flying phobia)
Physiotherapy
Muscle/Joint Problem You can find information about common causes of muscular pain with exercise tutorials on the Chartered Society of Physiotherapist website. If you have a muscle or joint problem ... [continue] Physiotherapy
Vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations The way you will get your flu vaccine this year has changed. People aged 50 or over, or those with medical conditions that deem them eligible, will now ... [continue] Vaccinations
Insomnia
What is insomnia? Insomnia simply means difficulty sleeping. Symptoms vary between individuals and include difficulty getting to sleep, difficulty staying asleep or having poor quality sleep. There are lots of ... [continue] Insomnia
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
Hospital appointments and referrals
This information sheet tells you about what happens when your doctor makes a hospital referral for you. It covers waiting times, changing appointments and who to contact for more information. ... [continue] Hospital appointments and referrals
Asthma
You may be asked by your GP to input your peak flow readings into this excel spreadsheet. Your GP will explain how to do this. Please download the Peak-Flow-Template and ... [continue] Asthma
Getting Active
Want to get more active? Not sure where to start? We are now offering regular appointments with a healthy lifestyle coordinator at the practice. Louise is part of Health all ... [continue] Getting Active
Chronic Condition Annual Review
Annual cardiovascular/diabetes check-ups play a vital role in preventing serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. You will be contacted by our reception team to organise an annual ... [continue] Chronic Condition Annual Review
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 1st July, 2021
