Updates

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Recent news coverage about prostate cancer has brought this important health issue to the forefront of many people's minds. We understand that such information can raise concerns and prompt questions about your own health. At Eastfield Medical Practice, we are committed to providing you with accurate information and supportive care.

For more information about prostate cancer, please visit the Prostate Cancer UK website at www.prostatecanceruk.org. They offer comprehensive resources and support for anyone seeking to learn more about prostate health.

If you have any concerns after reviewing this information, please book a face-to-face appointment with one of our GPs. We are here to address your questions and provide personalized care.

Published on 14th Nov 2024

Flu Vaccine

If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter, SMS or email with appointment details or information about how to book one. Please wait to be contacted.

All enquiries related to immunisations, including appointments, should be to the NHS Lothian Vaccination Helpline on: 0300 790 6296. Our receptionists in the practice are unable to arrange or reschedule any appointments for the immunisation programme.

For more information about the flu vaccine and who is eligible visit nhsinform.scot/flu

Published on 8th Sep 2024

Letters from NHS Lothian sent electronically

NHS Lothian are moving over to sending letters electronically meaning you can view your administration letters on your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

Across NHS Lothian we send a high volume of letters by post each month. To help us reach patients quicker, reduce costs and reduce the environmental impact, we are moving to sending our administration letters electronically where possible. By administration letters, we mean letters such as Outpatient appointment letters, Cancellation letters, Add to Waiting List or Re-scheduled appointments etc.

If you have a mobile phone then you don’t need to wait for your administration letter to arrive in the post anymore as you will receive notification to view your letter at the click of a button via our online portal.

Don’t worry about missing a letter as if you don’t open the electronic letter- within 48 hours a hard copy paper version will be sent to you by post. If you don’t have a mobile phone, or you’ve not given us your mobile number, you will continue to receive paper letters in the post.

Benefits

With electronic letters you can:

Change the text size of your letter, zoom in or out
Have the letter read out to you
Change the letter to another language
Download the letter to your device (phone, tablet, laptop, computer), securely email it to yourself or someone else or print it if desired
Automatically add the date of your appointment/admission to your phone’s calendar at the click of a button
Save the printing and postage costs for NHS Lothian, which is also better for the environment as well

What happens when you receive the text message?

You will receive a text message to your mobile phone with an invitation to view your letter – it will come from ‘NHS Lothian ‘ and say ‘
This is an important digital letter from NHS Lothian with information about your care. Please log in to the following link with PIN xxxx and your Date of Birth on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Thank you [——–PortalLink——–]
When you enter the Patient Portal, put in your date of birth and unique four-digit PIN from the text message. This will take you to your letter.
You can download the letter and/or add the appointment/admission to your own calendar. It’s quick, easy, safe and secure and should the digital letter not be opened within 48 hours the system will automatically print and post a copy out to your address.

How do I know the message is genuine and from you?

The patient notification message will come from ‘NHS Lothian’ rather than a number. You will be asked to use your date of birth and the PIN we have sent you. We would not ask you for any other personal details. Should the digital letter not be opened within 48 hours the system will automatically print and post a copy out to your address.