We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases and offer a wide variety of medical services.
- Family Planning Advice on contraception and provision of free condoms. Phone reception for advice
- Antenatal Care Routine antenatal check-ups with the community midwives (tel: 01698 687 587 to arrange an appointment)
- Vaccinations for all children up to age 5 organised by the community Health Visitor team (Lanarkshire team tel: 01698 687 584, Border team tel: 01968 667 176)
- Asthma/COPD Regular check-ups and advice from Practice Nurses on lifestyle, inhaler techniques and medication
- Diabetic Advocating a healthy lifestyle initially and prescribing medication as appropriate.
Cardiovascular Addressing the major risk factors of heart and blood vessels disease. Smoking, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol for starters. - Well Woman Cervical smears, contraceptive services and other health matters discussed
More information on the above clinics can be found on the appointment section of the website. Appointments
All vaccinations (including travel vaccinations) are being carried out in NHS clinics. Lanarkshire helpline: 01698 687 456, Borders helpline: 01896 809250