Clinics

All GP Practices are contracted to provide essential services, that is, basic treatment of ill people. We also provide the additional services:-

• Coil fitting and smears done by doctor and practice sister. We also offer Contraceptive Implant fitting.
• Minor Surgery and Joint Injections
• Menopause and HRT advice
• Well baby, child development.
• Asthma, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Lung Disease clinics run by doctor and practice sister.
• Annual review of patients affected by stroke.

We also hold Greater Glasgow NHS Board contracts for the following enhanced services:-

• Annual review of patients with heart disease.
• Annual review of patients with diabetes
• A methadone substitution programme for patients with drug difficulties who see the Doctor and drug Counsellor.

Smoking Cessation Advice

Please see our nursing or medical staff– or freephone 08000285208.

The treatment room nursing staff will carry out procedures such as blood tests, ear syringing, dressings, wound checks and removal of sutures. This service is staffed from 08.45 - 12.45 and from 14:00 - 17.45. Please arrange with our reception staff to have a signed form completed by the doctor to take with you.

An appointment is needed for the treatment room.

To make this call 0141 531 8421. The treatment room is next to the Arklet Road entrance to the Health Centre.

Blood Tests 

These are performed by the Phlebotomy service and Patients can have their bloods checked at most of the local health centres with the results being sent back to their own GP - call 0141 355 1525

We have a physiotherapist in the practice who is available to review any patients aged 14 or older with joint or muscular problems. They can also refer to the hospital for scans, specialist physiotherapy review or treatment. The physiotherapist is available Tues afternoons and all-day Friday, and an appointment can be made by calling reception. 

There is some helpful information on common muscular and joint issues on the Glasgow & Clyde physiotherapy website which can be accessed here Greater Glasgow & Clyde Physiotherapy

You can find additional helpful information for common muscular and joint issues in pregnancy through the Glasgow & Clyde Obstetric Physiotherapy website which can be accessed here Greater Glasgow & Clyde Obstetric Physiotherapy

We currently have a number of financial inclusion officers working within the practice. They work with Money Matters to help patients identify if they are receiving all of their benefits, and to help complete the necessary application processes if you are struggling. They are available on Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings. An appointment can be made by calling reception, or you can be referred by the links worker or your GP. 

You can find more information on benefits and financial support on NHS inform by clicking on this link NHS Inform - Social Care and Support

GP practices no longer provide any travel vaccinations and these are now managed directly by the Health Board. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are delivering travel advice and vaccinations via services found via this website which should be accessed directly by any patient requiring travel advice, medication or vaccinations:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Advice, Vaccinations and Medication

The Scottish Government has also created this website for people to get travel advice and information from:

Fit For Travel NHS Scotland

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.

Please note that we do not routinely sign Passport Photographs.