In addition to providing essential services, that is basic treatment of ill people, we also provide the following additional services:
- Contraception services – available from the practice nurse (appointment bookable in advance). Only oral contraceptive tablets and injections can be prescribed in the surgery. For other contraceptive methods such as Implanon & Coil can only be fitted/removed by Lanarkshire sexual Health. Contact Number 0300 303 0251
- Routine immunisation of children – together with the health visiting team.
- Immunisation for adults in relation to travel – please note not all immunisations are available on the NHS.
- Cervical smears
We also have arrangements under the contract with NHS Lanarkshire to provide the following enhanced services:
- Annual flu immunisations – to protect the elderly and at risk.
- Regular monitoring by blood and urine tests – for patients on a range of drugs for arthritis and bowel problems, modifying anti-rheumatic drugs; the practice monitors drugs and checks bloods.
- Asthma/COPD reviews
- Heart disease reviews
- Hypertension reviews
- Diabetes reviews
Other Services
- LENS (Lanarkshire Eye-Health Network Scheme) – Local optometrists provide a service in the community for assessment of any acute eye complaints and potentially treatment of minor eye conditions.
