As well as providing general health care as defined by the General Medical Services (GMS) contract, our team also provides the following additional clinics and services:
- Cervical cytology screening
- Contraceptive services
- Child health surveillance
- Maternity services
- Vaccinations and immunisations
- Cryosurgery (for warts and lesions)
- Some minor surgery procedures
- Contraceptive coil fitting (IUD)
- Flu immunisation
- Extended hours
- Life style advice
- ECGs (electrical heart trace)
- Ear wax and syringing
- Lung testing (spirometry)
- Anticoagulant monitoring (medication to help blood clotting)
- First contact physiotherapy triage service.
Other Health Care Services
There are a number of other health care professionals working at Eildon Medical Practice employed by the health board. Some of these services run clinics at the practice. For more information on the services they provide, click on the following links:
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment
- Sports and driving requirements (HGV)
- Insurance claim forms
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Private sick notes and vaccination certificates
