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SPIRE

On 7th March 2017, a national campaign will launch to introduce SPIRE to the public and explain what it means for Patients. NHS Scotland is improving the way it uses information from GP patient records. Please see the SPIRE page for more information and links to the SPIRE website. 

Shingles Vaccination

 The shingles vaccination programme for 2016/17 has recently been announced. The programme is principally aimed at 

  • People aged 70 years (routine)
  • People aged 76 years (catch-up)
  • People aged 77 & 78 years (continuing catch up from 2015/16

If you were previously eligible and did not take up the offer of vaccination, you can still be vaccinated. This includes people aged 71 - 73 (inclusive) and those aged 79. People aged 74 & 75 years will be vaccinated in future programmes. 

New NHS 24 Number

111, the NEW, free number for NHS 24.

Evenings and Weekends  

Out of hours medical care is organised by NHS Borders. If you require urgent medical advice or attention out of hours (between 6.00 pm and 8.00 am Monday to Friday and 6.00 pm Friday to 8.00 am Monday) please telephone  NHS 24 on 111.

Test Results

We would ask that you check the results of any blood tests by ringing the surgery between 2.00 and 4.00 pm. Most blood and urine results take one week to come back and be interpreted by the doctor. Some blood tests results may take up to four weeks if they involve more complicated analysis. If you need to book a test, please phone (01361) 883373. 

Cancelling your Appointment

If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

 

Our practice nurse provides a wide range of services including cholesterol and blood pressure checks, advice about weight reduction, smoking and well person checks. We also offer the following:

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Asthma Clinic

Regular review of all patients in the practice with asthma, including inhaler technique.

Diabetic Clinic

All diabetic patients are offered a full assessment at our diabetic clinic. This clinic is operated by our practice nurse with input from a GP if required. Annual retinopathy screening (eye checks) and foot care is available locally.

Heart Disease and Stroke Clinic

Regular review of patients who have angina, previous heart trouble or stroke. Assessment of risk factors, blood pressure, cholesterol and lifestyle management.

Hypertension Clinic

We recommend a blood pressure check every six months for patients on treatment.

COPD Clinic

Annual lung tests and review of patients with chronic bronchitis or emphysema (now known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD)

Cervical Smear Clinic

Women between the ages of 25 and 50 will be offered a routine smear test every three years; women between the ages of 50 and 65 will be offered a routine smear test every 5 years. Appointments can be made with our practice nurse or the GP of your choice. Appointments and results are sent by the Scottish Cervical Cytology Recall System.

Every three years, all women between 50 and 70 years of age are invited to the Mobile Breast Screening Unit in Duns. 

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Wart Treatment

Our nurse can treat most warts and verruccas on the premises using a portable freezing system.

Smoking Cessation

In conjunction with NHS Borders, we offer a comprehensive programme for patients wishing to stop smoking. This includes nicotine replacement therapy and motivational support in an individual or group setting.

TREATMENT ROOM

The treatment room nurse is available each weekday from 8.30 am to 4.45 pm for dressings, blood tests, ear syringing and injections. Please phone (01361) 883373 for an appointment.

Other Treatments

A number of other therapists are available on-site:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rapid Response Social Work Team
  • School Nurse
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