Clinics

The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as

• Asthma
• Diabetes

Practice nurses can also help with health issues such as:

• Family planning
• Healthy living advice
• Blood pressure checks
• Dressings
• Minor ailment clinics
• Cervical smears

Contraception clinics are now being held in the practice on a monthly basis, where coils and implants can be fitted and removed by a practice nurse.  Patients will have an initial assessment appointment with the nurse for a coil insertion over the telephone then a 30 minute appointment will be offered for the insertion of a coil if suitable.  Implants can be booked directly into the clinic.

Please use the link below for further information on IUD/Coils:

https://vimeo.com/368767696

Please call 0131 3365432 and ask for a coil assessment appointment with a nurse or for an implant please just ask to be booked into the clinic.

If you're caring for someone living with dementia, you can call or email the Admiral Nurse Clinic to make an appointment, to seek specialist advice, support and clinical guidance about dementia, in confidence on 0131 357 2611 or scotlandanclinic@dementiauk.org

You do not need to see your GP if you have done a home pregnancy test. You can refer yourself directly to your midwife by calling 0131 536 2009. You will be given the date of your first appointment with your midwife and the date for your early pregnancy scan. The midwife runs a regular antenatal clinic at the surgery regularly as well a shared care service for pregnant ladies in association with the rest of the health care team and obstetric services. "Preparation for Birth and Parenthood" classes are held by the midwife and health visitors locally.

Pain or Bleeding in Early Pregnancy

If you are less than 12 weeks pregnant and experience pain or bleeding you can make an urgent appointment to see your GP or telephone the Pregnancy Support Centre on 242 2438 for advice.