Clinics & Services

Annual Asthma Review

Book: Complete the from and submit it. Open the Asthma Annual Review Form

If your symptoms are deteriorating or you have any concerns, please make an appointment to the respiratory nurse or a doctor as well.

Diabetic Clinic

Book: Clinic runs twice a month on a Thursday afternoon. 

https://www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/#gsc.tab=0

Dr Howe and Suzanne McCrae (ANP) run a clinic for patients with type 2 diabetes. If the clinic timing is awkward for you, then we can be flexible about scheduling appointments for your diabetes care at other times.

You should be sent an appointment for an eye check (retinal photography), if you don't attend a hospital clinic.

Minor Surgery

Book: Arrange an appointment with Dr Burt.

Cervical Smears

Book: Book an appointment at reception - it may be helpful to ask for a longer appointment. 

Cervical smear tests are usually performed by one of the nurses. 

Blood Pressure Checks

Book: Make an appointment with the Practice Nurse/Health Care Assistant. 

We advise an annual BP check for everyone taking treatment for high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is still high, or you have other problems, the doctor will see you to adjust your treatment. You can also check your own BP if you like.

Patients who are diagnosed with high blood pressure can sign up for Scale Up BP. For more information make an appointment with Cathy our Healthcare Assistant.

Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire

Book: Complete the questionnaire to assess your alcohol consumption rate - Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire

District Nurses

Book: Call the district nursing team at Penicuik Health centre on 01968 671535.

The district nurse works in the community with the housebound and those unable, temporarily, to attend the surgery for nursing needs.

The nurse will give help and advice on incontinence management.

Drug & Alcohol Gateway Clinic

Book: Clinic held each Friday morning in the other side of the building. No appointment needed.  

Travel Vaccinations

Book: Please complete a Travel Questionnaire and hand in the completed form to reception at least 6 weeks prior to travel. 

Anyone who is travelling within 6 weeks will be advised to attend a Travel Clinic.  We will continue to administer certain vaccinations (i.e. Hepatitis A and Typhoid) that have always been provided free through NHS services for travel purposes. After attending a Travel Clinic any vaccines that are provided on the NHS can be given at the practice.  Please provide written proof from the Travel Clinic before attending the practice for an appointment.

For more complicated travel plans where it is likely that other vaccinations or anti-malarials are required we recommend that you engage with a local travel service. There is a wide variety available in the local area ranging from local chemists to more formal clinics at the Western General Hospital.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or https://europa.eu/european-union/life/travel-tourism_en 

A second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to receive the vaccinations as they have to be ordered. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel.

Some travel vaccines incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Mental Health

Wellbeing Team & Mental Health Nurse

Book: Ask your GP for a referral

Midlothian Access Point

Book: email your name and contact number to map@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. A member of the team will call you within two working days. 

The Midlothian Access Point is open to people aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian and who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

It is run by Health in Mind and they can:

• Ask about how you are feeling and how it is affecting your life
• Offer information about local groups, services and activities that can help
• Refer you onto support that will work best for you
• Assist you to access this support, if needed

The service is currently being offered by phone/video call on various days and times, including evenings.

Find more information here

Midspace

Book: No need to book - online source of information about local services and self help.

Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87

Book: No need to book - call if you are feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Samaritans 116 123

Book: No need to book - call if you need to talk to someone.

Self Help Guides:

• Mental Health Foundation
• NHS- Every Mind Matters
• Mood Juice

Physiotherapy

Book: Ask reception for an appointment

We have an Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner who can assess and diagnose any musculoskeletal conditions, provide you with an explanation of your condition, set you appropriate exercises and discuss management options. This may include referral to your local Physiotherapy department for ongoing physiotherapy, pain management advice, Xray or referral for a specialist opinion. 

They can help with:

• Back pain/sciatica
• Neck Pain/Whiplash
• Joint Pain & stiffness e.g. pain in your knee, shoulder, wrist or hand and osteoarthritis
• Sprains & strains e.g. pain in your knee, ankle or calf
• Weakness or de-conditioning after injury or surgery
• Loss of confidence with movement and physical activity.

You can also find self help advice for many conditions:

• NHS Inform
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• MSK app

For general physiotherapy advice and to to discuss whether involvement of a physiotherapist is appropriate please contact the musculoskeletal helpline on 0845 604 0001 (Mon-Fri 2pm – 8pm).

For a formal physiotherapy referral please see a GP routinely to discuss.

Pregnancy & Child Health

Child Health

Child immunisations and health surveillance clinics are done by the Health Visitor or her staff nurse.

Midwives

Book: The midwives hold clinics in the Practice on Thursdays by appointment. Call 01968 672612.

If you think you may be pregnant you can make an appointment with one of the GP’s who will refer you to the Lothian Health Board Maternity Services. Alternatively you can contact the Maternity services direct on 0131 536 2009 to arrange for ante-natal booking.

Family Planning & Contraception

Book: Make an appointment with Dr Cruden for advice on requirements. 

We offer a full family planning and contraceptive advice service. We are able to fit and remove coils and implants during normal working hours. 

Health Visitors

Book: Call 0131 440 7832 

The Health Visitor is a trained nurse with experience in ante-natal care, parent craft, baby and childcare, and children with special needs. She works closely with other members of the practice team, undertaking the immunisation and developmental assessments of children under 5 years  Her role is more involved in Health Promotion and education than nursing care. She can also help with the following:

• Child Health Issues
• Personal or family worries
• Breast/bottle feeding
• Weaning/eating problems
• Potty training/bedwetting
• Behavioural problems
• Sleep problems
• Accident prevention
• Post-natal depression
• Weight problems/healthy eating
• Child Protection issues

Currently the health visiting team are centrally located in Roslin Medical Centre however patients will continue to be seen in their own locality. 

Ready Steady Baby!

Ready Steady Baby! helps you get ready for parenthood by taking you through the whole of your pregnancy from the early symptoms, through the antenatal care you will receive and on to advice on how to get through labour and the birth.

VOCAL information sessions

Book: Appointments are available between 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Wednesday of every month at the practice. Call VOCAL on 0131 663 6869

If you look after a family member, friend or neighbour in an unpaid capacity and would like to know what help is available to support you in your caring role, then it’s time to speak to VOCAL.

Email: midlothian@vocal.org.uk

Website:  www.vocal.org.uk

Facebook:  /MidlothianCarers

Sleep Support Sessions

Book: Sleep support Sessions or call 07876597191 or email Amanda Bennett at A.Bennett@mgfl.net

Does your child have difficulty sleeping?

Does the bedtime routine give you nightmares?

Come along to our sleep support sessions where you can get advice, hints and tips on improving your child’s sleep routine. 

Suitable for children age 6 months – 5 years.

Non-NHS Services

Our contract with the NHS covers the provision of sickness certificates for people who are employed/unemployed. Most other certificates and forms are not covered by the NHS. We provide these as a private service and charge at a cost which reflects the time taken and our costs in employing staff and nurses and our expenses running the Health Centre. Please check the fee payable and if you aren’t sure what the fee may be, please ask a member of staff. We have given a range of fees as the time and complexity of individual situations vary. If we need to charge more than the figures listed here, we will let you know in advance.