All doctors are happy to give advice on this subject. A number of our Practice Nurses are able to do contraceptive pill checks and intrauterine contraceptive checks. Intrauterine contraceptive and Nexplanon are fitted by our Practice Nurse. Condoms and emergency contraception are available.
Please seek further advice from the receptionist who will organise an appointment with the most appropriate Practice Nurse.
The District Nursing Team is based within the Health Centre and works closely with all members of the Primary Health Care Team, providing a range of services in the Community. District Nurses are involved in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, as well as supporting individuals and families throughout stressful events.
Many people are referred to the district nurse by the hospital or GP, but you are encouraged to contact them independently with any problems or queries. They can be contacted Monday to Friday 8.30am to 16.30pm, telephone 01324 815 105.
If they are already out visiting and the message is urgent please explain this to the reception staff and we can contact you as soon as possible.
Our Practice Nurse will carry out checks, monitor disease control and advise on management and complications of diabetes. A full diabetic check is offered yearly to all diabetic patients.
Boxes for safe disposal of needles and sharps are available free from the Health Board Reception Office.
Our specialist Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) clinic is for chest problems and is by GP referral only. The Practice Nurses will give advice about the best inhalers for patients, will measure lung function, advice about smoking cessation and refer to respiratory rehabilitation classes if necessary.
The doctor and health visitor will carry out regular checks to make sure young children up to five are developing normally. The doctor carries out a check at eight weeks and our Practice Nurses carry out others immunisations. Please do not bring ill children to this clinic.
Further information can be found in Immunisation and Vaccination Schedule.
Scottish Cervical Call and Recall System reminds patients when their cervical screening is due these patients are between 20 and 60 years of age. The Scottish Cervical Call and Recall System is also responsible for notifying patients of their results.
Please make an appointment with one of our Practice Nurses for a smear test.
If you have a carer or are carer please inform the Practice.
“A carer is an individual irrespective of age, who provide or supervise a substantial amount of care on a regular basis of a child, relative, partner or neighbour who is unable to manage on their own due to illness, disability, frailty, mental stress or impairment”.
See our Carer Information page for further information.
The Health Visitors provide support for breastfeeding mothers.
Ladies aged between 50 and 71 years will be invited every three years for breast screening as part of the national programme.
This clinic is held every Friday and is run by the Practice Nurses.
