Clinics & Services

Diabetes Clinic asthma_inhaler4

Nurse Sproule run this clinic on a Tuesday & Friday morning. Petra Bradley & Amy Grimes (Community Podiatrist) provide diabetic foot care and Claire Rainey (Community Diabetic Specialist Dietitian) is available for diabetic advice.  (Dr Stewart has overall responsibility for Diabetic care in the practice).

Asthma/COPD Clinic (chronic bronchitis)

Nurses Jennifer Hamilton, Alison Hamilton and Bronagh McHugh hold Asthma & COPD Clinics.  You may be offered a Telephone or Face to Face appointment.  Dr Philip Haire is the lead GP for this Chronic Disease area.

CHD - (coronary heart disease) + Blood Pressure Care

Nurse Hamilton runs this clinic.  Dr Linda King has overall responsibility for CHD.  Clinics run on a Thursday afternoon.

Pre-diabetes

Nurse Robb maintains register of patients with HBA1C 42-47 - pre-diabetic - patient offered an appointment @ pre-diabetic clinic - annual HBA1C - patient referred to dietician & DESMOND programme.

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Stroke

Dr L King has overall responsibility for our stroke patients in managing their blood pressure and cholesterol.

Epilepsy

Dr S Greene has overall responsibility for epilepsy.

Anti-Coagulation Monitoring (INR)

Dr Philip Haire is responsible for anti-coagulation monitoring in the practice.  Margaret, Kate & Charlene do the anti-coagulation clinic via coaguchek on a rota basis.

Mental Health Monitoring

Patients with mental health problems are invited for screening annually.  Dr S Greene & Dr D Gallagher are responsible for the management of mental health.

Hypothyroidism

Dr R McCrabbe is responsible for the management of hypothyroid patients.

Cancer

Dr M Gallen is responsible for the management of cancer patients.

Other Services baby_mum

Child Health/Immunisations

The health visitors and doctors provide child health screening and development checks, as well as full immunisation services each Wednesday morning.   

 

Well Woman Clinics -Cervical Smear Tests

Performed by the practice nurse or one of our female GPs if preferred.  We operate a ‘call and recall’ system.  In addition to a cervical smear test, breast examination, advice regarding life-style, menopausal problems and family planning, is offered, where appropriate.  

Contraception

W e offer a comprehensive service (including the fitting of IUDs i.e. coil and Implanon / Nexplanon), within normal surgery hours. All patients receiving contraceptive services are advised to have an annual check up.

Child_bellyAnte Natal Care

Anita McCay, the community midwife, is involved with the care of women throughout their pregnancies and runs regular antenatal clinics and parentcraft classes every Tuesday afternoon 13:00 - 17:00. Tel: 817 71211.

Post Natal Examinations

Carried out by appointment at six weeks post natal.

Smoking Cessation

All of our Practice Nurses are trained in smoking cessation.  

Travel Vaccinations

All travel vaccinations and general advice for travellers abroad can be offered at the practice. Please see the seperate tab above.  

Influenza Vaccination vaccination11

In September / October every year, we offer flu vaccinations to our patients.  It is strongly recommended for high risk patients e.g. those with diabetes, respiratory disease, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, neurological disease, over 65s, carers and those who live and work in a nursing home.

Leg Ulcer Clinic / Ear Syringe

Monday - leg ulcer clinic, Tuesday morning - ear syringing by the Practice Nurse following GP referral.

Minor Surgery

Certain minor surgical procedures are carried out by the doctors.  After consultation with the Doctor / Practice Nurse, a double appointment is required for a Monday or Thursday morning. We offer minor surgery to other practices in our locality, following referral from their GP. 

 

Learning Disability

We can now offer an annual health check for patients 18+ on our learning disability register.  This includes a general health check, advice on how to stay healthy and useful information for carers and support workers.

Weight Management

The Primary Care Team will advise on weight management and diet.  Please arrange to see one of our practice nurses.

 
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