It is recommended that all patients over the age of 65 and patients under 65 with certain conditions should be immunised against pneumococcal infection. Immunisation can take place at the same time as the flu vaccination. This vaccination lasts for life.
The physiotherapists can be contacted at the Community Reception desk on 01506 655155. The referral is by one of the doctors or practice nurses.
We invite all new patients who register with our practice to make an appointment with the Health Care Assistant so that their general state of health can be assessed and any ongoing medical problems reviewed. This also gives an opportunity to meet you personally and put “names to faces”and so that you know where to find us. Please bring a sample of urine with you (bottles are available from reception).
Contact your doctor when you think you are pregnant.
Specimens requiring analysis are sent to the hospital laboratories by regular van runs which leave the Health Centre at approximately 11 am and 3 pm. Please ensure that samples are handed in well in advance of these times in order for our staff to prepare them for transit. Please try to avoid sending samples on a Friday afternoon. If you are asked to come for a blood test it is always best to attend in the morning. Specimens are collected at the Community Desk.
Dr Mitchell and Dr Jefferies provides this service for the practice. These clinics take place once a month and there may be a waiting list for this. Please discuss this with a GP or Practice Nurse in the first instance.
Available October/November/December each year for over 65s. It is also recommended for patients suffering from chronic lung disease (including cystic fibrosis and asthma), heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, immunosuppression, pregnant women and if you are a carer.
The practice can offer women appointments for inserting and removing the contraceptive rod. Sister Jo Leighton, Dr Mitchell and Dr Muir have been fully trained in this and appointments can be made for this by calling the practice on 01506 655155. Please ask for a 20-minute appointment for insertion or a 30-minute appointment for removal at the end of surgery.
NHS Lothian’s Sexual Health Service (formerly Family Planning) is available at Whitburn.
Better known as bed-wetting. Ideal for bedwetters aged 7 years upwards. Referrals can be made via GP or self-referral to the Health Visitor.
