Noticeboard

DNA (did not attend) of appointments over recent months, despite us sending out SMS messages for GP/Nurse appointments, our DNA rate is on the increase.  Please inform us if you no longer need an appointment as someone else could use this time. Missed appts:-

Sept - 10 hrs 20 mins 
Oct - 7 hrs 30 mins
Nov - 11 hrs 25 mins

Dec  - 5 hrs 45 mins

Radiology Results:- Reporting estimated times:-  plain x-ray - 5-6 weeks; MRI/CT scan - 5-6 weeks; Ultrasounds are reported on the day of the scan.

Flu Campaign

Vitamin D: advice for all age groups - https://www.gov.scot/publications/vitamin-d-advice-for-all-age-groups/

Appointments - Face to face GP appointments are scheduled for a maximum length of 15 mins - please allow for one problem per appointment as the GPs do not have enough time to address multiple issues at one appointment. If you have multiple issues - please inform the Receptionist that you need more time.

Useful Web Links

Below are some web links which we think you might find useful

  • www.patient.co.uk - A very useful trustworthy resource providing patient information leaflets and support for many medical conditions and their management.
  • www.nhsinform.co.uk - Useful resource- especially for physiotherapy exercises in the musculoskeletal section.
  • www.blf.org.uk/Page/About-your-lungs - The British Lung Foundation web site. This is a very useful resource for information about Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease and many other lung conditions.
  • www.diabetes.org.uk/ - A very useful resource to find out more information about diabetes and its management.
  • www.bhf.org.uk - The British Heart Foundation web site provides very good information about heart disease.
  • www.ms-uk.org/ - This is the Uk Multiple Sclerosis Organisation web site.
  • www.alzscot.org/ - Alzheimers Scotland have created this great resource about the condition, management and help for carers
  • www.moodcafe.co.uk/ - An internet site full of very useful self help material to aid understanding and recovery from mental illness.
  • www.llttf.com/ - Living life to the full is an on-line interactive self help life skills training package based on the proven methods of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
  • www.relate.org.uk/ - The Relate organisation offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide.
  • www.penumbra.org.uk/ - Penumbra is an innovative Scottish mental health charity who use a variety of methods to try to improve mental wellbeing across the country.
  • www.lass.scot.nhs.uk/.- Information about the Wellbeing Service which is available at Stow and Lauder Health Centres.
  • www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk - The Borders Carers Centre provides FREE independent help & support to unpaid family carers (aged 18+) of people with all types of illness and disability throughout the Scottish Borders.  We are responsible for carrying out The Carers Support Plan.  Call us on 01896 752431.

 

 

 

 

 



 
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