Clinics and Services

In addition to GP consultations the Practice offers a range of Clinics and healthcare services:

Flu clinics

The Practice will no longer be carrying out influenza vaccinations.  This is now the remit of the NHS Borders Vaccination Team.  To check if you are eligible please refer to NHS Inform.  National Vaccination Tel No - 0800 030 8013.

Please DO NOT contact the Practice regarding flu immunisations.

Asthma and COPD Reviews

We encourage our patients with Asthma and COPD to attend for an annual review of your symptoms and treatment with our Practice Nurse.

Diabetic Checks

Our Practice Nurse will offer an annual review of your diabetes.

Baby Clinic (Health Visitor)

If you wish to meet or contact a member of the Health Visiting Team please contact the Health Centre and ask for the Health Visiting Team.

Immunisations - see NHS Inform for the current child immunisation schedule. NHS Borders carry out all baby immunisations.  NHS Borders Child Health Team Tel No - 01896-825531.

Podiatry

There are regular Podiatry clinics at both Stow and Lauder Health Centres. You can be referred by the Doctor to these or you can self refer by completing a form available at reception.

Physiotherapy

We have a First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) in the team. Michelle is an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner who will be in the Stow Practice on a Thursday morning and Lauder Practice on a Thursday afternoon. Read more here.

Smoking cessation

Please contact Lauder Pharmacy for smoking cessation on 01578-722302.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

  • Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
  • Insurance claim forms
  • Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
  • Private sick notes
  • Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our Reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.

Unfortunately we are sometimes unable to provide medicals or reports for certain activities or companies, this is often because we are being asked to provide an opinion on an aspect of health care which is beyond our expertise. In these situations we will be able to direct you towards specialists who may be able to assist. 

Completion of non-NHS Services forms is at the GP's discretion.

Travel Vaccinations

NHS Borders Vaccination Hub 

NHS Borders has partnered with community pharmacies to offer travel vaccinations to patients of the Borders.

The key contact for travel vaccinations is NHS Borders Vaccination Hub – 01896 809 250.

NHS Borders Travel vaccinations Patient information leaflet