The practice offers a full medical and nursing service at times which we hope are convenient to you. If you have any questions or suggestions please tell us or leave a note in the suggestion box which is in the reception area. As well as general medical and nursing clinics we offer the following special services.
We also offer special services for our asthmatic, diabetic, and blood pressure (hypertensive) patients.
Our practice hosts the following services and clinics:
Immunisations
It is important that infants, children and adults are fully immunised.
View the NHS vaccination schedule here.
Vaccination Service Information
Family Planning Clinic
Held by Nurse Laura Kennedy
Any time during surgery appointment times
Can self refer to Sandyford services (Lanarkshire or Glasgow depending on postcode) for coils/implants
Requires GP Referral? No
Baby Clinic
Held by Dr Emily Owen
Within regular appointment times
Doctor Emily Owen runs a regular baby clinic at the surgery to check on the health and development of pre-school children, especially in their most important first year.
Requires GP Referral? Yes
Cervical Smears
These are recommended for all women under the age of sixty.
They are performed by Dr Karen Hopkins on Friday afternoon.
Quick test to check cervix for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). From age of 25-64, every 5 years.
Pregnancy
Regular ante natal visits are important during your pregnancy to make sure that all goes well. These can be arranged at times to suit you After the baby is born the doctor will call to see mother and baby at home in case there are early problems.
Please let the practice know when you come home from the hospital.
Weight Reduction
We are what we eat! A healthy diet makes you healthy as well as slimmer. The practice nurse can help with advice and regular reviews.
Lanarkshire Healthy Lifestyle & Weight Management Service
Carers
There is a notice board in the surgery waiting room giving information on services for carers locally.
Information given by our Community links worker Mary McCoo in Thursday Clinics
Sexual Health
Held by Sandyford Clinic, Glasgow
Self referral to Sandyford Clinic
Travel Health
Travel vaccines - via NHS travel service or private clinics/pharmacy https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/travel-vaccinations/
Chronic Disease Management
Within regular appointment times
Chronic Disease monitoring is carried out by Sister Laura Gilchrist including Asthma, COPD, Ischaemic heart disease , high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes.
Pharmacy Clinic
Wednesday with our in-house pharmacist - Scott McMaster
Physiotherapy
Self referral to: https://physio.lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Podiatry
Self Referral to: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/podiatry/
Mental Health
Held by Linda Thomson
Thursday afternoon clinic
The Mental Health Nurse Service delivers short term trauma informed solution focused for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They provide brief psychosocial interventions in response to patient’s mental health needs. Primary Care Mental Health Nurses will encourage self-management of patient’s individual’s mental health & wellbeing needs, provide access to community and online supports and resources appropriate to the individual patient. Provide Short-term support to signposting to build patients resilience, socialization & their connection with local community mental health & wellbeing resources.
Requires GP Referral? Yes
Community Links Service
Held by Mary McCoo
Opening Times Thursday 9.00am to 4.30pm
CLWs Programme is a part of the GMS contract commitment aimed at enhancing primary care teams to support people to live well in their communities. The programme brings together the fields of primary care and community development. A GP Community Link Worker is a non-clinical practitioner who works directly with patients to help them navigate and engage with wider services. They offer non clinical support to patients, enabling them to set goals and overcome barriers, in order that they can take greater control of their health and well-being. They support patients, enabling them to identify and access relevant resources or services in their community.
Some examples of referral criteria (Note this list is not exhaustive as we are a new service)
Social issues that are effecting a person’s health and wellbeing include:
- Housing issues
- Welfare and benefits issues
- Social isolation
- No family/friend support
- Carers
- Low confidence/self esteem
- Employment
- Relationship issues
- Bereavement
- Blue badge scheme
- Access social work
- Food/energy poverty
Requires GP Referral? Yes
To attend one of these clinics please ring our reception on 0141 779 4445.