The Emergency Department is located in BioQuarter 2 and shouldn’t be accessed from the main hospital entrance. This information and a map is also available on the RHCYP website: Departments & Services | Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (nhslothian.scot) The route (by car) is following the signs for Gate 2 of the BioQuarterContinue reading “Patient Access to Children’s A&E”
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Covid-19 Vaccine – Information for Unpaid Carers
The Scottish Government has confirmed that unpaid carers aged 16 plus will get priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine. National Carer Organisations have produced a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for unpaid carers to explain what we know currently: Covid-19 Vaccine – Carers FAQ Carers aged 16 to 65 are in priority group 6. The Scottish Government will writeContinue reading “Covid-19 Vaccine – Information for Unpaid Carers”
Patients Emailing Photos to GP Practices
Please note that patient photos should only be sent if requested by a clinician; and we will always ask for patients consent. Please also be aware that there are risks when sending personal details out- with the practices secure network; therefore it may be unsafe as this travels over the public internet and we cannotContinue reading “Patients Emailing Photos to GP Practices”
Mental Health Line
New East Lothian Mental Health Line (01620 642 963) Feeling anxious, depressed or just a bit down? The new ELHSCP Mental Health line is open from 09.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday. You don’t need a referral from a GP or other clinical professional to use it. It’s for anyone aged 18 and over. IfContinue reading “Mental Health Line”
Minor Injuries Assessment
Muscle & Joint Pain
Muscle or joint pain? See http://nhsinform.scot for services that can help. If you need advice on a MSK problem, phone ELCH Rehab on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays between 9am and 11.30am https://bit.ly/2LkOcqg Click here to download more information (PDF)
Vacancy: Reception Staff
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. We are looking for enthusiastic, conscientious, loyal and self-motivated individuals to join our hard working team. Hours are negotiable. Candidates must be very flexible as practice opening hours are 8.00am – 6.00pm and cover for annual leave is also required. Excellent people skills andContinue reading “Vacancy: Reception Staff”
Lauderdale Patient Participation Group
This has been a very successful group and our aim is to expand our group to include Whitesands and Cromwell Harbour Medical Practices to create one Dunbar Medical Centre PPG. We’re holding induction sessions at the Royal Mackintosh Hotel on Tuesday 7th May and Thursday 9th May from 6pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcome and weContinue reading “Lauderdale Patient Participation Group”
May Bank Holiday Closure
Please note that we will be closed during the Public Holiday on Monday 6th May 2019. In order to obtain urgent medical advice at these times, please call 111. Further advice and information can also be obtained from NHS 24. Tel: 111 or www.nhs24.com Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before askingContinue reading “May Bank Holiday Closure”
Patient Participation Group
We are looking for patients who have an interest in our practice to become part of our Patient Participation Group; if you feel this is something you would like to be part of, please contact our Practice Manager Lynne Bolton; either through the practice telephone number or by email: lynne.bolton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk to find out a bitContinue reading “Patient Participation Group”