Redevelopment work to improve accessibility and create more space for patient care is currently due to start at Castlehead Medical Centre on the 14th of September, lasting until November 2026. The planned improvements include: installing push-button automatic doors at the main entrance and within the hallway, making it easier for people with reduced mobility to…
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Important Changes to Our Annual Review Recall System
We have changed the way we invite patients for their annual reviews. Previously, patients were usually invited during their birthday month. We now use a new recall system which helps us identify and invite patients based on clinical need and those who are most overdue for review. This means you may no longer receive your…
Shingles – What’s changed?
We are aware there has been an alteration to the Shingles vaccination programme and that you may have had a letter or message from NHS England. What is the new Vaccine? The new vaccine is called Shingrix and is a non-live vaccine which is considered to have longer lasting effects and can be given to…
Change is coming soon!
We have been working with the General Practice Improvement Plan (GPIP) to make improvements to our appointment booking system. On the 16th of September we are moving to a total triage model. This means that any request for a GP appointment with be reviewed and triaged (sorted) by a GP. This ensures that everyone gets…
Staff training days 2024
On the following days the practice and dispensary will be closed from 13:00 for staff training: Wednesday 11th September 2024 Thursday 10th October 2024 Wednesday 13th November 2024 If you need medical assistance whilst the practice is closed please call 111. In case of an emergency call 999