Clinics & Services
Services available from the Practice:
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.
Physiotherapy
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
Financial Inclusion Officer
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
Treatment Room Services
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
Smoking Cessation Advice
Please see our nursing or medical staff– or freephone 08000285208.