Carolside Medical Centre

DIABETIC CLINIC
This clinic is held every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month, and is run by a practice nurse and a doctor. This clinic provides an annual review for diabetic patients. Medical care between annual reviews will be undertaken as patient’s medical condition dictates. A Podiatry and Dietetic Service for annual review of diabetic patients is now in place on two Thursday afternoons per month within the practice. Referral to this service is via a GP/nurse.

Information about your diabetes will be retained on a database and made available to clinical and administrative staff who require access for the purpose of your care. In addition to providing your treatment, we may need to use some of this information for other reasons, eg administration of services, audit, protecting and improving public health, investigation of complaints and legal claims. However, it will not be used in a manner which can identify you, unless required by law, without your permission. You have a right to access any information we hold about you. Should you wish to exercise your right of access, please speak to a member of staff.

ASTHMA/COPD APPOINTMENTS
If you require an annual review for asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, please ask for an appointment with one of our practice nurses at a time which suits you.

CHD CLINICS
CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) Clinics are now running once per week on a Thursday morning.

‘FLU CLINIC
In accordance with the department of health guidelines, we recommend a ‘flu vaccination for the elderly, patients with diabetes, chronic lung/heart/kidney disease and residents of nursing and rest homes. ‘Flu vaccinations are usually available from October to February each year.

WART CLINIC
This clinic is held once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. Patients are requested to consult a doctor before making an appointment for this clinic.

TRAVEL ADVICE/TREATMENT
If you require vaccinations or medication for travel abroad, please fill in the ‘travel form’ (also available from reception) and hand this into reception. One of our practice nurses will then contact you to arrange for you to have any required vaccines administered. This is a non-NHS service and there will be a charge for some treatments, private prescriptions or advice. Please give 6 – 8 weeks’ notice as some travel immunisations require several weeks to take effect.

WELL WOMAN APPOINTMENTS
If you require a well woman appointment, please ask reception for a nurse Well Woman appointment at a time which suits you.

CONTRACEPTIVE ADVICE/PRESCRIPTIONS
Anne MacDonald, one of our practice nurses, is available to give advice on prescribed contraception/emergency contraception and can provide repeat prescriptions for contraception. Please ask for an appointment with Anne, should you require any of these services.

MATERNITY CARE CLINICS
Antenatal Clinics are held on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings. These clinics are organised by the doctors and the Practice Health Visitor, who is available to discuss any possible problems. Postnatal examination appointments are also available at these clinics and are carried out together with the baby’s 6-week child surveillance check.

CHILD HEALTH CLINICS
The Health Visitor holds Child immunisation clinics on Friday afternoons. Appointments are made automatically by the health board computer system. Child Development assessments are available every second week with the doctor and health visitor. The clinics ensure normal growth and development in children from birth to 5 years.

CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINICS
Weekly child immunisation clinics are organised by the practice Health Visiting Team.

SELF-REFERRAL CLINICS
Please note: the following self-referral clinics are available at Clarkston Clinic, Busby Road:

Podiatry – tel 0141 636 8421