Coronoavirus Advice

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(WN – CoV) advice – Wuhan Novel Coronoavirus

 

If you have a sore throat/ cough/ temp/ respiratory tract infection or flu like symptoms:

 

  • Have you travelled to Wuhan, China recently; in the last 14 days before onset of symptoms?

 

  • Have you had contact with anyone from that region?

 

If the answer to either of those 2 questions is “Yes” you should

  • NOT come to the surgery.
  • Stay indoors
  • Do not have contact with anyone else
  • telephone NHS 24 on 111

Wuhan Novel Coronoavirus

(WN – CoV) advice – Wuhan Novel Coronoavirus

If you are have a sore throat/ cough/ temp/ respiratory tract infection or flu like symptoms:

  • Have you travelled to Wuhan, China recently; in the last 14 days before onset of symptoms?
  • Have you had contact with anyone from that region?

If the answer to either of those 2 questions is “Yes” you do not come to the surgery.

You can telephone the surgery for further advice or NHS 24 on 111

Staffing Update

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have a limited number of reception staff at present. Please, if at all possible make any repeat prescription requests through this website.

I ask that you bear with us at this busy time.

Many thanks

Lynne Bolton – Practice Manager

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 and team relations are essential as well as high quality, efficient, typing experience.

For an application form, please contact Lynne Bolton, Practice Manager by email; lynne.bolton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.

If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please do not hesitate to contact me.

Closing Date: 17th May 2019.

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 we look forward to sharing information on what we’ve done and how we see our Group expanding.

 

For information email dunbarppg@hotmaill.com

Chair: Frances Rollinson

Vice Chair: John Robertson

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 asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In an emergency, dial 999.