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Please be aware that from Thursday 1st of February 2024 we will no longer be able to receive repeat prescription requests on our telephone answering service. This facility is being removed in the interest of Patient safety. See "Prescriptions" tab for more information.


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We never disclose patient information to companies or to any third party without the patient's consent.


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We are currently offering telephone and face to face consultations with the clinicians, please call the surgery from 8am daily to book.


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Please note that from the 1st November 2021 the surgery will close each lunchtime (Monday to Friday) from 13:00 until 14:00 to allow time for staff training and development.          


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For information on this years Flu vaccination and Covid Vaccination  - See the section Further information, "Coronavirus & Flu Vaccination" 


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Why are GP Practices still working differently?  - See the poster under Further Information, Posters - Information & Events 


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We are aware that there is a new NHS App - "NHS Digital" - this app is only for NHS England and does not apply in the rest of the UK.  As far as we know there are no non-clinical data sharing policies currently being discussed in Scotland.


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If you think you have received a call or text message related to corona virus that you think is fraudulent please refer to the Action Fraud website.


https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/coronavirus-scam-costs-victims-over-800k-in-one-month


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     When We Are Closed     

To access medical services outwith surgery hours, please telephone NHS24 on freephone 111 or the normal surgery number to hear a message giving you this number.

NHS24 is a health advice and information service available around the clock and has a website http://www.nhs24.scot/

When you call you will be asked for your name, address, phone number, the name of your GP and any medication you are currently taking.  A nurse advisor will assess your symptoms and give practical advice on what to do next. Please ask at reception for the leaflet prepared by NHS24.

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999.

Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Public Holiday Weekends

Prepared for Public Holiday Weekends?

Make sure you have some over-the-counter remedies for common illnesses.  Good things to have include:

  • paracetamol and ibuprofen
  • anti-histamines
  • indigestion remedies

It's a good idea to take small steps to plan ahead

  • Visit nhsinform.scot if you have a health query or need to check one of the many self-help guides to help you manage symptoms
  • Having a first aid kit at home can help you manage most minor ailments
  • Your local pharmacy can help with more than medicines – they can also offer health advice
  • If you have concerns about COVID visit nhsinform.scot for information about symptoms, testing and vaccinations.
  • Mental Health self-help guides are also available at nhsinform.scot/mentalhealth
 
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