Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice adheres to the General Medical Services Contract for the provision of healthcare services:

Chronic Disease Management

• Asthma
• COPD
• Coronary heart disease
• Diabetes
• Stroke

Additional Services

• Blood pressure checks
• Blood & urine tests - regular monitoring for patients on a range of drugs for arthritis and bowel problems.
• Cervical smears
• Contraceptive services
• Child health - in conjunction with the health visitor. A drop-in baby clinic is held at the health centre on Monday between 14:00 - 16:00.
• Cryotherapy - the freezing of warts and other small skin lesions.
• Dressings & stitch removal 
• Ear syringing
• IUCD & Ring Pessary fitting
• Maternity services - antenatal and postnatal care provided together with the midwives from the Holly Team, Sterling Royal Infirmary.
• Specialist minor surgery
• Vaccinations and immunisations - including flu and travel.
• Weight advice
• Well man checks
• Wound checks

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

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.
 

Community Treatment Room Clinic

By appointment - telephone 01786 468251

A number of procedures can be carried out in the treatment room and appointments are available at the following times.

Antenatal Clinic

Our health centre has suitable access for disabled patients; all patient area’s including the waiting room, consulting rooms and the toilet has wheelchair access. There is ramped access available at the north side of the building, a bell with chime is fitted to the door next to the pram ramp entrance. The chime rings in the waiting area. Please allow a few minutes for our receptionists to unlock the barrier that sections of the building and open the door for you. A word of warning the door opens outwards so please be careful, to wait back form the door.  Designated disabled parking spaces are available.

A hearing loop is place at the reception desk and an audio cassette version of the practice information is available by contacting the reception. 

 There are ample car parking spaces in and around the Health Centre.

    We would however, ask that you DO NOT park in the area specifically designated for the DOCTORS (area marked DOCTORS ONLY ) .

The pharmacy led (champix) clinic that is held in St. Ninians Health Centre on a Wednesday evening, will stop from 1st July 2014.

Stop smoking facilitators will still remain at St. Ninians on a Wednesday for NRT provision and  support. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Stop Smoking Co-ordinator on

01786 433280

Orchard House Smoking Cessation Policy   

STOP SMOKING

At Orchard House, the Practice Team strongly recommend and urge all current smokers to quit.

We understand that many patients may find it difficult and that it can take several attempts before finally quitting for good. There are a few services that are available to those who want to break the habit.

HELP!

COMMUNITY PHARMACIES

All community pharmacies in Forth Valley offer one to one support for those who wish to stop, this is available for up to 12 weeks for ages 12 and over. Pharmacies offer a local and convenient service where you can attend when it suits you.

 Contact your nearest pharmacy for more details

DROP IN CLINICS

No appointment necessary and these clinics offer specialist support with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)if appropriate.

Monday

Orchard House Health Centre

4.30pm-6.00pm

Wednesday

St. Ninians Health Centre

5.30pm – 7.30pm

Raploch Campus – Room 3

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Please be sure to contact these services if you wish to stop smoking. Orchard House (GP surgery) will not be routinely prescribing Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or Champix.

GOOD LUCK