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We would like to take the opportunity to introduce and welcome our newest team member, Nurse Morton, who started in the practice on the 19th May. Nurse Morton is an … [continue] Welcome Nurse Morton

The NHS winter vaccine programme in Scotland has started. Viruses like flu and COVID-19 spread more easily during the colder months as we spend more time indoors with others. That’s … [continue] Winter Vaccination Programme

Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland. Please visit their website for more information on how they can support … [continue] Quit Smoking Support

Women’s Health Platform – NHS Inform The Women’s Health Platform on NHS Inform sets out information on women’s health at key stages of life, from puberty to later years. While … [continue] Women’s Health Platform

What is cervical screening? Cervical screening (also called a smear test) is a quick test to check the cervix (neck of the womb) for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), the … [continue] Cervical Screening Awareness Week 17th – 23rd June

Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland. Please visit their website for more information on how they can support … [continue] Quit smoking support

Women’s Health Platform – NHS Inform The Women’s Health Platform on NHS Inform sets out information on women’s health at key stages of life, from puberty to later years. While … [continue] Women’s Health Platform

Bereavement Support If you have lost someone who used alochol or drugs, SFAD bereavement service is here to support you. SFAD can give listening support and information. They also can … [continue] International Overdose Awareness Day

There is a worldwide shortage of a group of drugs used in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This includes: Ozempic® 0.5mg & 1mg solution for injection Trulicity® 0.75 … [continue] People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus using GLP-1 oral and injectable medications may face supply shortages

If you are struggling with your mental health and are looking for some advice and help, please visit Lanarkshire Mind Matters. Lanarkshire Mind Matters offer a variety of different techniques … [continue] Lanarkshire Mental Health Resources

If you’re planning to perform Hajj, please visit: fitfortravel.nhs.uk for health information on how to protect yourself, your family and the community from travel-related ill health. You can call NHS … [continue] Do you plan on performing Hajj?

  Many people across the UK told @mentalhealth that they feel anxious some or all of the time. We’re proud to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek to help raise awareness of anxiety and … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week – 15 – 21 May 2023

NHS Scotland have just released new guidance and recommendations for patient who are considering travelling abroad for private treatment without NHS referral. Please visit our private treatment guidance webpage for … [continue] Are you considering travelling abroad for private treatment/surgery?

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer led by Bowel Cancer UK. Being aware of the key symptoms and contacting your GP if … [continue] Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

We are pleased to welcome our new recruit to our Patient Services Advisor team. Louise joined our team on the 13th of February and is here to help with any … [continue] New Patient Services Advisor

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) will be back 27 February – 5 March 2023.  This year Beat, the eating disorders charity, is focusing on eating disorders in men.At least 1 … [continue] Eating Disorders Awareness Week 27 February – 5 March 2023

We are now offering appointments with Karen, our Clinical Support Worker. She is currently available for blood pressure and weight management appointments. To book your appointment, please submit a request … [continue] New Clinical Support Worker clinics

We have now increased our Patient Services Advisors hours to help meet patient demand. If you have any clincial or non-clinical queries, please submit a request on askmyGP and our … [continue] Increase in Patient Services Advisor hours