GP receptionists (Patient Advisors) are trained to guide you to the best care
Your practice has many expert healthcare professionals and services that can help you, from a GP or nurse to mental health support or a community pharmacist.
Local Health & Support
Biggar Community Action Group
Biggar Community Action Group began in March 2020 and was set up to respond to the Coronavirus crisis in our community. Members of Biggar Community Council, WomanKind Clydesdale, Biggar Church, Biggar Medical Practice, local businesses and other organisations came together initially to quickly find a way to provide assistance to isolated and vulnerable people in our community. From this initial meeting, Biggar Community Action Group was formed and our services have developed accordingly.
South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd (SLLC) is an expansion of South Lanarkshire Leisure Ltd, which was formed on 1 April 2002 to manage the operation of sports and recreation facilities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. From 1 October 2010 the remit of SLLC now also includes management of community and town halls, country parks, museums, libraries, Outdoor Resource Base and Arts Development.
01698 476262
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is the third largest health board in Scotland. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in Lanarkshire. We employ around 12,000 staff working in communities, health centres, clinics and offices and at our three district general hospitals – University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw.
01236 748 748
The Corner
The Corner Is A Young Person’s Health And Information Service Based In Dundee City Centre.
The Corner offers a wide range of Health & Information services through our city centre Drop-in and outreach work. Services are all free, informal and confidential. Services are for those aged 11-19 years (up to 25yrs for those in crisis).
01382 206060
Ready Scotland
It’s good to be prepared for emergencies that can happen at any time, such as severe weather, floods and loss of power. The Scottish Government has a Ready Scotland website that provides a wealth of information about preparing for and dealing with emergencies
Scotland’s Health and Care News Channel
HealthandCare.scot is an editorially independent news and information channel for Scotland’s health and social care sector. A reliable place to get objective coverage of the work of health and care services, we provide a single platform for reporting on what’s happening, sharing ideas and providing information about the organisations and people delivering health and care across Scotland.
Crossroads Scotland
Crossroads Caring Scotland is one of the country's leading voluntary sector providers of support for carers and their families. Established as a charity in Scotland in 1978, we provide support services across Scotland, helping people to live independently at home.
0141 226 3793