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CORONAVIRUS - (COVID-19)

Please DO NOT come to the surgery or attend hospital if you think you have any of the related symptoms.  Always TELEPHONE the surgery or check NHSInform .

Coronavirus may start with a high temperature or fever, dry cough shortness of breath or loss of taste & smell.  More information about the virus is available on the NHS Inform website:  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19

Click here to access the NHS Inform self-help guide to find out what to do next if you have developed any of these symptoms.

You can reduce your risk of getting and spreading the virus by:

  • Avoiding direct hand contact with your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Maintaining good hand hygiene – washing hands with soap and water or alcohol sanitiser after coughing or sneezing, after going to the toilet and before eating and drinking
  • Avoiding direct contact with people who have a respiratory illness and avoid using their personal items such as their mobile phone
  • Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with disposable tissues and disposing of them in the nearest waste bin after use.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Please do not call the surgery if you have a general query regarding the COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine passport. Instead please look on the NHS Inform website or use the helpline 0800 030 8013, this is available from 8am - 8pm 7 days a week. 

The vaccine booster will be due to roll out to the general public and is based on age and underlying health conditions.  Please avoid calling surgery with any queries about when you will be vaccinated as we are unable to provide any information as this program will be managed centrally and will NOT be done at your GP practice.  We need to ensure we keep the phone lines free for patients that are unwell and in need of medical care.

Changes to the flu vaccination this year (2021)

This year you may notice you're invited to a new location to receive your flu vaccination or the health professional giving your immunisation has changed. GP practice will NOT be involved in the flu vaccination program this year. This will be done centrally and you will be sent a letter from the health board with a designated time/date and location to receive this.  If the date/time on the letter does not suit then please follow the guidance on this to rearrange. DO NOT PHONE THE GP PRACTICE, the staff at the surgery are not aware of the appointment date/times.

Please check NHS inform (link below) for all details regarding the flu vaccine this year. 

https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine

Carers

Unpaid carers and young carers are also eligible for the free flu vaccination.  Unpaid carers provide help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who couldn't manage without their help.  This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.  A young carer is an under-18 providing support which would normally be undertaken by an adult.  Follow the link above to find out how/where and if you are eligible for the vaccine.

Travel Health

In line with the vaccination transformation programme general practice will no longer be required to provide travel health services from 1st April 2022.

Patients should be asked to access information on what vaccinations are required, together with malarial and safe travel advice at Home - "Fit for Travel" Home - Fit for Travel. The website allows you to select your destination and then view the requirements for the destination before contacting the providers on the health board website. 4 Travel Vaccines are available on the NHS (Typhoid, Hepatitis A, DPT and Cholera) at no direct cost to the patient. Any other vaccinations will incur a cost to the patient as at present

Pharmacy First

Need healthcare advice without an appointment? Go to your Pharmacy First

It's estimated 50 million visits to the GP are made every year for minor ailments such as coughs and colds, mild eczema and athlete's foot.

But by visiting your pharmacy instead, you could save yourself time and trouble. Instead of booking and waiting for a GP appointment, you can visit your local pharmacist any time – just walk in.

Minor ailments & common conditions your pharmacy may help with.

Minor Ailments & Chronic Medication schemes.

Find a Pharmacy

Find local pharmacies using the NHS Inform search tool.

 

Minor Ailments & Conditions Your Pharmacy May Help With

  • Urinary Tract Infection and Impetigo
  • mild skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, athlete's foot
  • coughs and colds, including blocked nose (nasal congestion), and sore throats
  • bruises, sunburn, and minor burns and scalds
  • constipation and piles (haemorrhoids)
  • hay fever, dry eyes and allergies (including rashes, bites and stings)
  • aches and pains, including earache, headache, migraine, back pain and toothache
  • vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhoea and threadworms
  • period pain, thrush and cystitis
  • head lice (nits)
  • conjunctivitis, cold sores and mouth ulcers
  • warts and verrucas
  • nappy rash and teething

Direct Line Launched for Antenatal Appointments

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has launched a new central booking line. Telephone No 0141 232 4005 to streamline antenatal appointments.

When women make a call they will be given an appointment with a named midwife and scan slot. A request will then be made to the patient's GP with details of the two appointments asking for the information to be provided in advance of the booking appointment. As far as possible women will be offered appointments close to the GP and their local hospital to ensure improved continuity of care.

Smokefree Service / Smoking Cessation

The smokefree service is now called "Quit Your Way". If you would like to stop smoking or are unsure of stopping smoking come and speak to our Specialist Stop Smoking advisors and get friendly advice, information and support to stop smoking.  Please find the venues at; www.nhsggc.ork.uk/quityourway or contact the "Quit Your Way" team on 0800 916 8858.

If you are under 18 and would like support and/or information for stopping smoking, please contact "Quit Your Way" Young people service on 07919990010.

The Breast Screening Programme

 All eligible women age 50 – 70 registered with this practice will shortly be invited for breast screening (mammogram).

You will receive your appointment letter through the post inviting you to a Mobile Unit situated in the grounds of, Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre, Woodhead Park, Kirkintilloch.

 

If the appointment is unsuitable, please call the centre to rearrange it.

Women 71 and over can request an appointment by contacting the Breast Screening Centre:

 

0141 800 8800 or Text phone 0141 800 8858

 

Breast screening every 3 years is the best way to detect breast cancer early when treatment is most likely to be effective.

 

For further information visit the website: Screening Scotland NHS inform

www.nhsinformed.co.uk/screening breast

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