Noticeboard

GP Shortage & Change to Routine Appointments
At present the practice has a shortage of GPs and while we are trying to address this we would appreciate your patience.

SPIRE (Scottish Primary Care Information Resource)
The way information from GP patient records is used to help plan health and care services in Scotland is improving – to find out more about what this means for you, visit spire.scot or call NHS Inform on 0800 22 44 88.

Wasted Medicines
Wasted medicines cost NHS Forth Valley approximately £1.2 million every year. THINK before you order repeat medicines; CHECK what medicine you already have; ORDER only what you need.

MJOG
To benefit from this new automated text messaging service please provide us with your mobile telephone number.

Missed Appointments
If you can't attend an appointment PLEASE CANCEL IT.

Patient Participation Group/Suggestions
Do you have any ideas or suggestions? If so, please contact reception or click on Contact Details above and follow the link.

Internet Appointments
Contact reception for details. Repeat prescriptions can be ordered via this service.

Order Repeat Prescriptions Online
Order via Internet Appointments. 

Telephone Numbers
Keep your contact details up to date by notifying the practice of any change of telephone numbers.

Clinics & Services

Child Health Clinic

Health Visitors are available by appointment only please telephone 01259 750350 to arrange. child consultHealth Visitors can offer help and information on issues such as:

  • Immunisation
  • Feeding and weaning
  • Infectious diseases
  • Headlice
  • Children’s behaviour
  • Childhood development
  • Sleep problems
  • Contraception
  • Bedwetting

Childhood immunisations are done by NHSFV Vaccination Team. New baby medicals are done by GP by appointment.

Men's Health Clinic

Clinic available at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre. Please telephone 215333 for further information. appointmentsThe Clinic involves looking at:

  • Height/weight
  • Urine check
  • Blood pressure
  • Activity/diet
  • General well-being
  • Sexual health
  • Mental health
  • Family history
  • Blood checks (if required)  

Smoking Cessation

no smoke

Smoking is the main cause of ill-health in this country. The benefits of accessing smoking services will:

  • Help you structure your quit attempt.
  • Make sure you are adequately prepared.
  • Help increase and maintain motivation.
  • Give information about how to avoid or cope with urges to smoke.
  • Provide you with reassurance and advice on withdrawal symptoms.
  • .Provide guidance on the use of medications such as Nicotine Replacement therapy or Zyban

A drop-in smoking clinic is held at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Hallpark Road, Sauchie (middle floor) on Tuesdays between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm.

For further information about local services contact the Smokeline on 0800 84 84 84. Or contact www.ashscotland.org.uk/quit/index.h

NHS ScotlandThis site is brought to you by My Surgery Website