Merchiston Surgery

read moreHealthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement, ECGs and NHS Health Checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one. Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query.

read moreOur Practice Nurses are available, by appointment, to help with asthma and diabetic checks, blood pressure checks, cervical smears, children's immunizations, dressings and spirometry (lung function testing). They will also advise on foreign travel and vaccinations. Our nurses also conduct provides memory and general vaccination clinics. Our Nurses offer advice on foreign travel and vaccination information. The Practice is registered to carry out child surveillance which can identify any developmental needs.

read moreThe majority of our patients elect to collect repeat prescription from a local pharmacy including pharmacies within supermarkets. In addition, delivery of repeat medication to housebound patients can be arranged with many pharmacies- please check with your local pharmacy for more information. Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a GP, Clinical Pharmacist or Practice Nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification of when this is due will appear on your repeat prescription slip.

read moreWe are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient's needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us. Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment.

read moreThe Royal College of General Practitioners has produced a useful guide for patients about the services on offer at GP Surgeries and how to access them. You can download the guide below. These fact sheets have been written to explain the role of UK health services, the National Health Service (NHS), to newly-arrived individuals seeking asylum. They cover issues such as the role of GPs, their function as gatekeepers to the health services, how to register and how to access emergency services. An interpreter service is available to book for consultations but must be booked in advance.

read moreOut-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.