RED WEATHER WARNING ALERT

There is a red weather alert tomorrow between 10am and 5pm.

Patients should not come to the practice for any appointments tomorrow.

We will be contacting patients today who are affected so we can rearrange their appointments or make further arrangements.

All GP consultations will be carried out by telephone on Friday 24th January due to limited staff.

We will only be able to offer an emergency service.

For safety reasons the Practice doors will be shut and access will only be available to staff and patients

who have been invited for an emergency appointment.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM

A new phone system has been installed at the practice.

ALL CALLS WILL NOW BE RECORDED FOR TRAINING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

Please be patient with our staff as they navigate the new system.

Please also listen to the list of options available which will direct you to the appropriate member of the team.

Thank you.

STATEMENT FROM LOCAL MEDICAL COMMITTEE            GP support letter

Please help us by getting the right care in the right place by:

• searching NHSInform.Scot for self-help advice on common symptoms and a guide to local services and opening times
• visiting your local pharmacy first to help treat minor illnesses, many can provide consultations without an appointment and prescribe medicines previously only available from your GP
• calling the GP practice for routine or urgent care during normal opening hours
• contacting your dentist for dental problems or an optician for eye problems
• calling 111, day or night, for minor injuries advice and treatment or for urgent care when your GP or dental practice is closed
• dialing 999 or attend A&E ONLY in a critical emergency

 

For more information please visit: services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare

 

Practice Update

PRACTICE BOUNDARY

Roslin Medical Practice has changed it's boundaries and we no longer take patients from Penicuik, Rosewell, Howgate area or east of Edgefield Road/Hunter Avenue, Loanhead towards Melville/Polton/Lasswade.  Patients who are registered with us from these areas, at the moment, may wish to register with a practice nearer them but please be assured that this is their choice and if they prefer can remain registered at this practice.

PLEASE NOTE THAT GP PRACTICES ARE NOT CARRYING OUT THESE VACCINATIONS THIS YEAR AND HAVE NO ACCESS TO UPDATE OR CHANGE THE APPOINTMENT SENT OUT TO YOU.

From 1st May 2022 all vaccines will be delivered by health and social care partnerships instead of GP practices. Immunisations provide vital protection to you and your family against illnesses which can be serious or even fatal.  For more information on what vaccines you are eligible for, and how to access these, please visit NHS Lothian's website.

www.nhslothian.scot/healthinformation/immunisation

If you have any questions about the COVID VACCINATIONS please visit NHS Inform by clicking here, or call the national helpline 0800 030 8013 which is open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week’

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We aim to provide a friendly caring service which combines traditional general practice with all the facilities of modern family medicine.

Before you call us did you know that you may be able to treat your symptoms at home? NHS inform has a number of self help guides that you may find useful. The guides are free and have clinical advice on many conditions - from Allergies through to Warts as well as Coronavirus. They are written and approved by the clinical team at NHS24 - the same team that support you out of hours. www.nhsinform.scot

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PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE WELFARE RIGHTS TEAM ON WINTER FUEL PAYMENT

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Our reception is open between 08:30 - 18:00 Monday–Friday to make appointments, order repeat prescriptions and other routine matters.

For urgent medical advice the duty doctor is available Monday - Friday from 08:00 - 18:00 - call reception on 0131 440 2043.

If we are closed and you cannot wait until the surgery reopens call NHS24 on 111. They can give you advice and arrange an appointment with local services. 

In an emergency call 999. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

GP Consultation Times

	Morning		Afternoon
Monday	08:30 - 10:00	10:30 - 12:00	15:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 10:00	10:30 - 12:00	15:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 10:00	10:30 - 12:00	15:30 - 17:30	17:30 - 18:45
Thursday	08:30 - 10:00	10:30 - 12:00	15:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 10:00	10:30 - 12:00	15:30 - 17:30

Most appointments are 15 minutes

You may choose which doctor you see. We encourage continuity of care and ask that you try to see the same doctor for follow up during an illness or medical problem.

There may be occasions e.g. holidays or urgent appointments when you may not be able to see the doctor of your choice.