Linlithgow Group Medical Practice

NORMAL SERVICE HAS RESUMED 0840am
PHONE SYSTEM DOWN
We are aware of an issue with our phones this morning and we are working to resolve this as soon as possible.

Last week was an emotional week for the practice.
After almost 34 years with the practice Dr Boyle retired.
He is a well known face in the town and we all wish him a long and happy retirement.
... The practice has also been fortunate enough to secure Dr Sengupta as a permanent member of our team. I'm sure everyone will make him feel welcome.
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A huge thank you to the kind person who gave us this wonderful selection of cakes this morning. Greatly appreciated by all x

PHONES NOW WORKING
Telephone system down
The phone system is currently down and we have an engineer on site. Will update as soon as they are working again.

FLU CLINIC - SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER 9am-3pm
This year all pre-school children aged 2-5 will be vaccinated during the open clinics.

CLOSED - Monday 17th September .
The health centre will be closed for the above Public Holiday. If you require medical advice over the holiday weekend please contact NHS 24 on 111. For self help advice please see the NHS Inform website or you could download the self help app.
... www.nhsinform.scot
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CLOSED - Tuesday 19th June.
The health centre will be closed on Tuesday. If you require the emergency doctor between 8am -6pm please call 07918 745 186. If you require the community reception please call 01506 670044.
Normal service resumes at 8am Wednesday.
... The practice would like to wish everyone a happy Marches Day.
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Urgent Prescription Policy
Due to an increasing number of requests for repeat prescriptions to be issued urgently, priority will only be given for prescriptions that cannot be missed eg diabetic medications, inhalers, angina sprays and epilepsy medication. Most medications can safely be missed for a few days and you may be advised that your prescription will be issued routinely. We will not issue urgent prescriptions for items that can be bought over the counter.... If your medication cannot be missed, the item will be issued as required and available to be collected by 5.30pm. If surgery is closed, you can take your repeat prescription counterfoil to your usual pharmacy and they can issue you with a small quantity to tide you over until your repeat prescription is issued.
Please note that in order to ensure patient safety, we do not accept any requests for medication over the telephone.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY - MONDAY 7TH MAY
The practice would like to remind patients that we will be closed for the above public holiday. If you require medical advice over the holiday weekend you can contact NHS24 on 111 or alternatively check out the NHS Inform website for useful self help advice.

You can find this in the App Store, search for NHS24 Self Help Guide
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NORMAL SERVICE RESUMES 8AM -NO PARKING AVAILABLE
Normal service will resume tomorrow at 8am, however there is currently no parking available as the car parks have yet to be cleared. If patients could allow for this when attending for appointment it would be appreciated.
The practice would also like to thank the many people who offered their help, be it clinical or admin staff or those with 4 wheel drives to ensure patient care was not compromised.
... Also thanks to our local team members who worked from 7am until 6pm to keep the surgery open. Several walking the length of the town to ensure patients were looked after.
Many thanks.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE ONLY
Due to the adverse weather conditions the practice has limited staffing today. As such we have to prioritise urgent matters and would ask that patients leave any non urgent matters until a later time
... Many thanks for your assistance.
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Adverse weather arrangements - Thursday 1st March
With the weather rapidly deteriorating we would ask that any patient's who have an appointment with any of the following team members telephone the surgery before attending.
Dr's Napier, Hogarth, Scroggie or the locum Dr Dickinson. All nursing staff and health care assistants.
... Whilst every attempt will be made to provide a full service, staff may be limited.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience.
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Dr Google* knows best, right? – oh wait, maybe not...
If you are looking for self help guidance on a range of healthcare related symptoms, then head to NHS Inform or the search engine.
www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides... (*other search engines are available)https://www.nhsinform.scot/self -help-guides
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PHARMACY SERVICES UPDATE
Treatment and advice for women aged 16-65 suffering from a urine infection can now be obtained direct from your local pharmacy.
Both Linlithgow pharmacy are now trained to provide this service.
... http://www.heraldscotland.com/…/1473245 8.Pharmacists_to_pr…/
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FEBRUARY DATES
Wednesday 7th - closed from 1pm (training)
MARCH DATES
... Wednesday 7th -closed from 1pm (training) Friday 30th - closed (Public Holiday)
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