Who is the most appropriate professional for your care?
Please consider what the best options for your healthcare are, based on the urgency of your condition and nature of your ailment.
Right Care Right Place – To protect us and the NHS, it’s important you know how to get the right care, in the right place.
Chasing up Hospital Appointments
Should you wish to check the progress or cancel your hospital appointment
Please call 0141 347 8347.
Need to speak with someone when the surgery is closed?
Call 111
Call 111 when we are closed to speak to an NHS professional on any urgent health or medical issue.
Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.
If you have an emergency please call 999
Get immediate help from your local pharmacy
Visit a pharmacy for healthcare advice without an appointment
Your local pharmacist is able to help with minor cuts, sprains, aches and pains, colds and flu, headaches, rashes, cystitis, emergency contraceptive (most pharmacies now offer this service) and other common conditions.
No appointment is necessary and your local pharmacist is open late, is available at weekends and many public holidays.
Self – Referral Services – No Need to see a GP
Mental Health
One in four of us will have problems with our mental health at some time in our lives.
You can self- refer for Mental Health – Please phone the Primary Care Mental Team at Sandy Road on 0141 232 9270.
Crisis services are available for patients who are already known to Community Mental Health Services.
Crisis services are available for patients who are already known to Community Mental Health Services.
MSK Physiotherapy
We need some information to help us provide the right service for you. In order to refer yourself to MSK physiotherapy please complete our Self Referral Form and either take or hand it in at our main community reception desk.
Our Patient Information Leaflet will give you more information regarding our service and useful things to know before you attend an appointment with us.
Most departments are open Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.
Podiatry
Contacting Podiatry
Podiatry clinics are provided across four geographic areas of Greater Glasgow and Clyde, these include the North West, the North East, the South and Inverclyde & Renfrewshire.
To self refer or book an appointment –
Call the Podiatry Appointment Hotline 0141 347 8909
Mon – Friday 8am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm
Alternatively email: [email protected]
Please note that Podiatry does not provide personal footcare.
Get immediate help for minor injuries
Use your local minor injuries unit if you need medical treatment or advice which does not need a visit to A&E or a medical appointment.
Some examples of problems they deal with:
- sprains and strains
- suspected broken limbs
- minor head injuries
- cuts and grazes
- bites and stings
- minor scalds and burns
- ear and throat infections
- skin infections and rashes
- eye problems
- coughs and colds
- feverish illness in adults
- feverish illness in children
- abdominal pain
- vomiting and diarrhoea
- emergency contraception
Have you tried self-care?
We have a variety of helpful Self Care information and links which could help you to treat your illness without the need for an appointment:
Pregnancy: Are you worried or need advice?
Am I pregnant? What should I be eating? Is it normal to be this tired? How can I help my partner during labour? Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here.
Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS)
If you are pregnant and wish to continue the pregnancy please contact the Maternity services on: 0141 232 4005.
If you have any concerns of a miscarriage, and have already referred yourself to the maternity service. Please phone, The Princess Royal Maternity on 0141 347 8422 for advice.
If heavily bleeding please attend your nearest Accident and Emergency
Arrange an appointment with a Nurse Practitioner
The Nurse Practitioner is usually able to assess the situation and in some cases will organise initial blood tests and other investigations prior to arranging a follow up appointment with your doctor.
The nurse practitioners complement the service that we offer to you, our patients. Please be assured that a doctor’s appointment will always be available should you prefer but you may get an earlier appointment if you opt to consult the nurse practitioners.
See a Nurse about: blood pressure checks, back pain, chest infection,cough and cold, rash, sore throat, urine infection, cervical smears, dressings, family planning advice, contraceptives, minor injuries and ailments, immunisations, diabetes management, asthma care, COPD (heart) care, smoking cessation, free health checks for 40-70 year olds, travel advice,removal of stitches and clips etc.
Call the surgery on 0141 531 9530 to arrange an appointment with a nurse and you may be seen more quickly.
Need medical advice or treatment from one of our doctors?
Some patients, often those with complex and long-standing medical problems, may need an appointment with a doctor.
Call the surgery on 0141 531 9530 to arrange an appointment with a doctor
