Clinics & Services
Enhanced Services:
The Practice holds a contract with Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board for some of our services. As from the 1st April 2014, the Practice will hold a contract with NHS Lanarkshire – many of the enhanced services are carried out by the Practice Nurses.
- Annual Influenza Programme to protect those aged over 65 and those in
specific risk groups - Regular monitoring, by blood and urine tests, of patients on certain drugs for arthritis and bowel problems
- Annual comprehensive reviews for patients with: Coronary Heart disease; Diabetes,;Stroke; Epilepsy; COPD/Emphysema; Heart Failure
- Bowel Screening Programme. Scotland has a higher rate of bowel cancer than most other countries in the Western world, but bowel cancer can be picked up at a very early stage through the bowel screening programme offered to 50-74 year old. We hope that an increased awareness of the benefits of screening will result in a better uptake. For further information, please ask the Reception Team, Practice Nurses or GP's for information.
- Anticipatory Care Planning is to help people with long term conditions have the confidence and knowledge to manage predictable fluctuations in their condition. It is about knowing what changes to look out for and knowing the right action to take or the right person to contact. Reviewing medication and updating contact information is an important part of anticipatory care planning. If you think you or someone you know would benefit from making a plan, please contact the Reception Team to ask to speak with a GP.
Other Services
Family Planning: the doctors and nurses will give advice on contraception and family planning to teenagers and adults, whether male or female. All consultations for contraceptive advice are confidential.
Coils are checked and removed by Practice Nurse. Dr Howie and Nurse McIntyre will fit and remove contraceptive implants. Please make an appointment with any of them to discuss this service.
Same day appointments are available with t
he doctors and nurses for emergency contraception.
Maternity Services: all of our doctors offer maternity medical services. That is, antenatal and postnatal care shared with your chosen maternity hospital. Pre-pregnancy advice is also available.
Cervical Screening: appointments are available with the GP of your choice or with any of the Practice Nurses. Please let the receptionist know that you will be attending for this test so that an appropriate appointment can be given.
Minor Surgery: Dr Howie runs a wart clinic one day each month. Cryotherapy (freezing) treatment is used for warts, verrucae and skin tags. This is a quick and easy treatment which can avoid the need for referral to hospital. Dr McIntyre and Dr Howie offer injections for pain relief in some joints and soft tissues. Please make an appointment with one of them to discuss whether you may be suitable for any of these treatments.
Health Checks: The Health Care Support Worker offers health checks for those patients who do not suffer from Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke or Diabetes.
Health Board Services: There are some services which we cannot provide at the Practice but which we do have access to at other sites. Pyhsiotherapy, podiatry, speech therapy, dietetics, mental health services are available at Cambuslang Gate. We have direct access to x-ray facilities at Victoria and Hairmyres Hospitals. LENS (Lanarkshire Eyehealth Network Scheme) for any concerns you may have with the health of your eyes or eye injuries is also accessible.
Self referral:Patients can self refer to Physiotherapy on 0845 604 0001 and to podiatry/chiropody on 0141 636 8421.
Smoking Cessation: the Practice offers Smoking Cessation advice. Local specialised Stop Smoking Groups are also available. Please contact 08452 17707 or text "Advice" to 81066.
Intimate Examinations: We understand that these can be stressful and embarrassing. The GPs will always obtain your permission before carrying out such an examination and offer you a chaperone. This can be a nurse or a relative or friend.
Disabled Access: The Practice has a wheelchair ramp at the patient entrance to the surgery. All GP's and Practice Nurse clinics are on the ground floor. If you require assistance getting about the surgery, please ask Reception for assistance.
Loop System: The Practice has a Loop System in place for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. If you require to use this facility, please ask Reception for assistance.