Noticeboard

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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EAR CARE

Symptoms of ear wax build up

A build up of earwax in your ear can cause:

  • Earache
  • Hearing loss
  • Tinnitus (hearing sound from inside your body)
  • Itchiness in or round the ear
  • Vertigo
  • Ear infections

These problems will usually improve once the excess earwax has been removed.

*Please note, the practice no longer provides an ear syringing service*

Ear Drops alone will often clear a plug of wax.  You can buy drops from the pharmacy.  For example, sodium bicarbonate, almond oil or olive oil ear drops, all three work as well as each other. Do not use ear drops if you have a perforated eardrum (hole in your eardrum).

After applying ear drops for one week, if your symptoms continue, you can arrange an appointment at an Aural Care Clinic where a Specialist Aural Care Nurse will check your ears.  Telephone Kingscross Hospital on 01382 596965, where they will arrange an appointment at a time and location acceptable to you.

Aural Care Clinics are held in:

Outpatient Department, Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre, Forfar

Abbey Health Centre, Arbroath

Outpatient Department, Arbroath Infirmary

Carnoustie Medical Group

Outpatient Department, Links Health Centre, Montrose

Monifieth Medical Practice

Outpatient Department, Stracathro Hospital

AUDIOLOGY

Self Referral for Hearing Assessment to Audiology

Aimed at individuals who are experiencing difficulty with their hearing, self referral is a direct route to Audiology for hearing assessment and provision of National Health Service hearing aids if required, you do not have to see your GP or Practice Nurse first.  Hearing aids are provided free of charge by NHS Scotland.

Eligibility

You must be aged 18 and over and must not have any of the following symptoms:

  • Pain in your ears
  • Episodes of dizziness where you feel that you are spinning and you feel sick
  • Sudden onset of hearing loss within the last 48 hours

If you do have any of these symptoms contact your GP.

How to self refer to Audiology

If you are eligible, telephone 01382 596965, where you will speak to a member of the Audiology team who will ask you questions to ensure that you are eligible and if you are, will arrange an appointment for you.

Their call centre hours are:

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM - 12.30 PM

1:30PM - 4:00 PM

(They are closed the last Tuesday afternoon of the month and on Tayside Public Holidays)

For further information or advice contact

01382 596965

or

email:  audiology.tayside2@nhs.net

 
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