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Obtain Telephone Advice?
The doctors are available for telephone
consultations daily. Please ask the receptionist who will advise you when to
phone.
General medical advice is available 24 hours per day via NHS 24 on 0845 4 24
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Make An Appointment?
Consultations are by appointment only. Appointment times are between:
Monday
8.30am – 1.00pm
3.30pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday
8.30am – 11.10am
3.30pm – 5.20pm
Wednesday
8.40am – 11.20am
2.20pm – 5.50pm
Thursday
8.30am – 1.00pm
3.30pm – 5.50pm
Friday
8.40am – 11.20am
3.20pm – 5.30pm
The normal consultation time per appointment is 10 minutes. Some appointments may require a double appointment, therefore please assist the Receptionist if she asks the nature of your appointment. Patients are able to consult with any of the Doctors in the Practice.
Non-urgent appointments will normally be given within two working days with any Doctor. Routine appointments with a specific Doctor may not always be possible on the day. Urgent appointments will be dealt with on the same day by the Doctor on Call.
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Obtain A Home Visit?
If you need a home visit, please telephone 0141 942 6644 before 9.30am. Home visits are for those who are housebound or too ill to go out. Home visits are made at the clinical discretion of the Doctor.
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Register As A Patient?
To register as a patient at the Practice, you may call in to reception at your convenience. An application to register permanently with a general medical practice (GPR) form, a new patient medical history questionnaire, and a new patient ethnicity form must be completed and signed for all family members. You are also required to bring proof of identification in the form of medical card, birth certificate or passport.
Newly registered patients are invited to make an appointment to see our Practice Nurses or our Health Care Assistant for a basic health check which includes blood pressure, height, weight and urine checks.