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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.

 

Local Area Coordination Service

Local Area Coordination Service (LAC)

Adult Mental Health 

What they do:

Encourage and enable individuals who experience mental health issues or mental illness to live an active, more connected and purposeful life in their community.

LAC Role with Individuals:

They will work with you to help:

  • think what matters to you.
  • Increase your social connections.
  • Make links to community opportunities and services that may be of interest and beneficial to you.
  • Identify opportunities to use your skills in the community.
  • Build confidence and resilience to manage your health condition.
  • Improve your physical and mental health.
  • Become a more active member of your local community.

How they do it:

  • Meet with you to find out what changes you want to make, and if LAC are the right service to assist you.
  • Work with you to  find opportunities that allow you to make the changes you want. 
  • Work flexibly with you for a period of time until you are able to continue with your activities or opportunities independently.
  • If things change, or you need further input from the team, you can contact us again.

Referral Information

Anyone can refer, including self referral. You can phone for a discussion prior to completing a formal referral in order to check if LAC is the correct service for you.

Referral Criteria

  • Adults aged 18 or over.
  • Acknowledged mental health difficulties that are affecting quality of life.
  • A willingness and ability to engage with the service is required. 

The LAC Team is made up of Local Area Coordinators and Community Link Workers. The team covers the whole of the Borders and has a local base in 

Duns     Galashiels     Hawick     Kelso    Peebles

If you are interested in finding out more about the LAC service or to make a referral please contact:

01896 664155

email: LAC@scotborders.gov.uk

www.scotborders.gov.uk

LAC is also available for adults with learning disabilities, older adults and adults with a physical disability or long term condition.



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