Antenatal
If you are pregnant please contact the Midwife on 01573 227994, there is no need to speak to the Dr first.
Baby Clinic & Child Health Surveillance
Every child under 5 years old will be seen regularly by the health visitor to check their health and development.
Carers
The practice offers help and support for carers. If you provide unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage to live independently without your help then please let a member of staff know.
Further advice and support for carers of all ages can be found at the Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre, Brewerybrig, Lock Buckholmside,
Galashiels, TD1 1RT. Tel 01896 752431. http://www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk/
Cervical Smears
Cervical Smear Clinics are run by the practice nurse in accordance with the Scottish Cervical Call Recall System (SCCRS).
Chiropody
Our podiatrist holds clinics at Kelso Health Centre for those patients who are eligible. Self referral forms for podiatry are available from reception.
Chronic Disease Clinics
Clinics are held throughout the year for all eligible patients. These include: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Conditions, Hypertension and Mental Health Problems.
Family Planning
We provide a range of family planning advice and care including implant fitting and removal. Coils are not currently fitted at the surgery, but the GP’s can offer advice. For coil fitting contact the Borders Sexual Health Clinic on 01896 663700.
General Health Checks
Patients not seen within the previous three years may request an appointment with our practice nurse or GP for a general check on their health.
Patients aged 75 or over may request a similar appointment. This can be undertaken in the home if the doctor decides it would be more appropriate in light of the patient’s medical condition.
Wellbeing Advisor
- Improve your mental wellbeing
- Get more active
- Eat more healthily
- Quit smoking
Appointments are made by self referral to the Wellbeing Service
01896 824502 or email [email protected]
Minor Surgery
We perform a range of minor surgical procedures here in the surgery. Please make an appointment to discuss with the GP.
Physiotherapy
Patients can make an appointment to our practice physio. There is no need to see the GP first. The physio can help assess any joint or muscle related problem.
