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What is Guided Self-Help? Please click the link below. GSH Info. Leaflet for Public (Printable) 2023 Guided self-help (GSH) is a supportive approach for people aged 18+ who are experiencing … [continue] Health In Mind – Guided Self Help

If you are struggling with your mental health, Edinburgh thrive will be hosting a drop in service where you can start the conversation in how they could help.  Please click … [continue] Are you struggling with your mental health?

Many people across the UK told @mentalhealth that they feel anxious some or all of the time. We’re proud to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek to help raise awareness of anxiety and share … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week – 15 – 21 May 2023

The Spring edition of the ‘Connect Here Directory of Community Resources’ is now available on the Edinburgh Health and Social Care website. The Directory aims to support people with long term conditions. … [continue] Connect Here Directory spring edition available

Did you know that all pain comes from the brain? If you would like to know more Health All Round is now running Lifestyle Management six-week courses for people experiencing … [continue] Action for Pain courses available

From 9th November 2021, community pharmacies can supply a temporary 3-month supply of desogestrel as “bridging contraception”. This service is not intended to replace existing services providing contraception, but to widen … [continue] Bridging Contraception in Community Pharmacies

A smear test can stop cervical cancer before it starts Don’t ignore your invite Two women die every day in the UK from cervical cancer. Even if you expect everything’s … [continue] Get checked early – cervical screening (smear) test

Please note that Scotland’s NHS is to remain on an emergency footing until at least March 31 next year. The Health Secretary Humza Yousaf announced this in a written answer to … [continue] NHS on emergency footing until at least 31 March 2022

The Winter Vaccination Programme will start in September 2021. You can find out if you’re in a priority group eligible for a flu vaccine on NHS inform We don’t have … [continue] Winter vaccination programme 2021/22

NHS DIGITAL DATA SHARING OPT OUT We would like to reassure our patients that the proposed extraction of GP data by NHS Digital does NOT include any patients registered with … [continue] *PATIENT NOTICE*

WE NO LONGER OPERATE AN OPEN SURGERY SERVICE Please refer to eConsult ‘Contact Your Doctor Online’ to submit a request to the practice regarding your medical concerns.  We aim to … [continue] ****IMPORTANT NOTICE****

Public Holidays for 2021/ 2022 In 2021: Monday 27th December 2021 – in lieu of 25 December 2021 Tuesday 28th December 2021 – in lieu of 26 December 2021 In … [continue] PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES

NHS Scotland is improving the way it uses information from GP patient records. SPIRE is a service that will allow small amounts of information from GP practice records to be … [continue] SPIRE – use of information from GP patient records

We have a new email address for repeat prescriptions. You can now order your repeat prescriptions via email to – prescriptions.s70107@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Bowel cancer is Scotland’s third most common cancer, with almost 4,000 people diagnosed every year. However, bowel screening is the most effective way to find bowel cancer early, when it … [continue] Scottish Bowel Screening Programme

The Chief Medical Officer for Scotland has advised all GP practices to offer this vaccine to all pregnant women in the 28-38 week range of pregnancy. If you are already … [continue] Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination Programme

Dr Carroll, Dr Marshall & Dr Raffan have pre-bookable telephone appointments on a Wednesday morning between 7.30am and 8.30am. In addition Dr Carroll offers pre-bookable telephone appointments on a Tuesday … [continue] Extended Hours Access

Dr Marshall is now offering a contraceptive coil fitting service. This form of birth control can be particularly useful for women who feel they may have completed their family or … [continue] Coil & Nexplanon Contraception Service

Steroid joint injections are given to help reduce pain and swelling, and to help joints move more freely. Many people have steroid injections into their shoulders, knees, elbows or hands, … [continue] Steroid joint injections