Non-urgent advice: Dr Kinniburgh Retirement
We would like to thank Dr Kinniburgh for her commitment to our patients, staff and practice over the past 31 years.
We will be welcoming our new GP Partner Dr Jill Busgeeth to the practice on 1st April
Non-urgent advice: Foundation Year 2 Doctor
We are delighted to announce that we have been approved as a training practice for FY2 Doctors. From December 2024 we look forward to trainees joining our team.
An FY2 Doctor has already worked for at least a year in hospital and as part of their second year of training have chosen to spend time in General Practice.
They are able to prescribe and take clinical responsibility for managing patients while taking guidance from a supervising GP.
Non-urgent advice: New NHS Service – Phio
Non-urgent advice: Pharmacy First
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy.
If you have a minor illness, a pharmacy is the first place you should go for advice.
You do not usually need an appointment and you can go to any pharmacy.
A pharmacist, or a member of the pharmacy team, can give you advice and treatment (if you need it) for various minor illnesses and common clinical conditions. Please click the link below for conditions you can get help for.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland
Non-urgent advice: Private Surgery
If you are considering private surgery please note we do not prescribe medication or provide appointments for follow up blood monitoring etc. We recommend you research this before committing to having the procedure.
Please see link below for further details.
https://practice365.co.uk/4s63527/wp-content/uploads/sites/119/2023/04/Private-Surgery-Leaflet.pdf
Non-urgent advice: Out of Hours and Emergencies
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
In case of a life threatening emergency, dial 999