General Medical Services Contract

Under the terms of the new General Medical Services Contract, introduced in 2004, the Practice has a contract with NHS Ayrshire & Arran to provide core and enhanced services. 

Asthma Clinic

Patients are invited once a year to attend the Practice Nurse for education and monitoring of their condition.  If you require help with your inhaler technique please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

Diabetic Clinic

Patients with a diagnosis of Diabetes will be invited to attend the Practice Nurse once a year for education and monitoring.   At this appointment patients will be seen by the Practice Nurse, Podiatrist.  If required Dietician appointment will be made

Hypertension/Cardiac Clinic

Patients with a history of Angina, CHD, High Blood Pressure, Stroke or has a family history of Heart Disease, will be invited annually to attend an initial appointment with the Health Care Assistant to have their blood pressure and cholesterol checked.  A further appointment will then be given to see the Practice Nurse.

COPD Clinic

Patients are invited once a year to attend the Practice Nurse for monitoring of their condition.

Ante Natal

In order to make arrangements for midwife and hospital bookings the Doctor will see patients for this service during normal practice hours.

Additional Services

We also provide:

• Contraceptive/Family Planning Services
• Cervical Screening
• Post-natal Services
• Annual Flu Clinics
• Immunisation Clinic
• Travel Clinic
• Methadone Clinic (which is held on a Thursday afternoon.  Referral is made through G.D.P.S. Tel: – 0141 565 0200).

Private and Non-NHS Work

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
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

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.