Services

Women aged between 24 and 64 should have a cervical screening every 3 to 5 years to help prevent cervical cancer. The screening is quick and painless and can be done here in the practice.

If you are aged over 24 and have never had a smear test, or if it has been more than 3 to 5 years since your last screening, you should arrange an appointment with our Practice Nurse. You should not have the test while you are having a period or in the 4 days before or after your period as this can affect the sample.

Vaccines are the most effective way to protect you and your child from many serious and potentially deadly diseases. They also protect other people in your community – by helping to stop diseases spreading to people who cannot have vaccines. Vaccines undergo rigorous safety testing before being introduced – they’re also constantly monitored for side effects after being introduced. It is important to stick to the immunisation schedule, as a delay can leave your child unprotected and vulnerable to infection.

Learn when to immunise

 We offer a wide variety of contraceptive services to suit all patients. In the practice we are able to prescribe contraceptive pills and patches.

We also offer contraceptive injections and implants. If you would like to discuss your options please phone the practice. Further information can also be found on the Chalmers Website.

Unfortunately we do not offer coils within the practice but these can be booked via the Chalmers Sexual Health Clinic.

Complete a Repeat Contraceptive Pill/Patch/Injection Form

Visit Chalmers Sexual Health Clinic for coils

Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer recommends you have the free flu vaccine this year if you:

• are aged 65 or over
• have an eligible health condition
• are an unpaid or young carer

Getting the vaccine is the safest and most effective way to help protect yourself against flu and it's also one of the most important reasons for leaving your home.

If you are aged 65 or over, or have an eligible health condition, the risk of getting seriously ill with the flu virus is greater than the risk of going to get your vaccine.

During vaccination, strict infection prevention and control measures will be in place.

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Our Health Visitor team provides information and support to parents of children ages 0 to 5 years.

Child health clinics are run by health visitors and our GPs. They offer regular baby health and development reviews and vaccinations. You can also talk about any problems to do with your child, but if your child is ill and likely to need treatment, it’s best to make an appointment to see your GP.

Our Health Visitors can provide advice regarding:

Immunisations
Breastfeeding
Parenting Groups
Paediatric Resuscitation and Choking Training
Sleep problems
Eating/feeding problems
Bed wetting/potty training
Tantrums/behavioural problems and other issues of concern to parents of young children

To make an appointment call 01875 818594

Read our information for new parents

What we do

As your GP surgery we play a significant role in managing your long-term condition. We believe in working with you and specialists in the community to provide holistic, personal, and high-quality care.

Long term conditions or chronic diseases are conditions for which there is currently no cure, and that are managed with drugs and other treatments.

All patients with a long-term condition should have an annual review (or ‘health MOT’). The first part of this is with a health care assistant or a nurse. At this appointment we will take a blood sample, check your blood pressure, and update other health data.

A GP will review your results, looking at your medical history and medications, and consider how together we could improve your health/management of your LTC. This may include health advice, medication changes or referrals to a community service.

Your second contact with us will be to share and discuss the GP's recommendations with you. This appointment will also be with a healthcare assistant or a nurse. If you have more than one long term condition, we aim to make this second appointment with a nurse or GP.