Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice a range of clinics and healthcare services:

Chronic Disease Management

The practice offers advice on the following

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• COPD
• Heart disease
• Hypertension

Appointments for these clinics can be made via reception.

Other Services

Cervical Smears - arrange a special appointment in the surgery with a doctor or the practice nurse.

Antenatal & Postnatal - antenatal and postnatal care is provided by the doctors during normal surgery hours. When making an appointment you should tell the receptionist that you are attending for these services. We are happy to give advice about planning a pregnancy. We also have a midwife-run clinic once a week in the surgery.

Contraception/Sexual Health - fitting and removal of contraceptive implants, removal of coils and screening for sexually transmitted infections. The contraceptive implant Nexplanon is fitted by Dr Gillespie, Dr Whyte and Dr Burns. If you are interested in Nexplanon please make a GP appointment to discuss this first. You will then be asked to return for a longer appointment to allow time for fitting.

Physiotherapy - If you are suffering from any bone, joint or muscle aches you can contact the practice physiotherapist.

They can:

• Assess and diagnose what’s going on
• Provided advice and exercises to help you manage your problem or condition
• Refer you on to specialist services e.g x-rays, orthopaedics if required

To book, call the practice and ask for an appointment with physiotherapy.

Travel Clinic - if you are travelling abroad to a country outside mainland Europe and North America you will most probably need vaccinations and possibly anti-malarial tablets.  We ask that you make an appointment with our practice nurse at least 6 weeks prior to travel. Further information is available from the above tab, Travel Vaccinations.

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. 

Patients should attend the Surgery or Specialist Travel Clinic 6 to 8 weeks prior to departure.

Leith Mount Surgery Travel

What we can provide

Our Practice Nurses offer advice, information and vaccinations for patients travelling abroad. The Surgery can provide the following vaccines on the NHS - free of charge:

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A, Typhoid and MMR

Note that anti-malarial drugs and Hepatitis B can also be provided. If these are required, a private prescription, which is payable to the surgery (currently £25), and a medication / vaccine charge which is payable to the chemist, will apply.

Travel Health Questionnaire

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

 travelform.pdf

We would ask that if you are travelling within the next 14 days, you contact one of the Specialist Travel Clinics to ensure that an appointment is obtained.

Specialist Travel Clinics

What the Specialist Travel Clinics can provide

If you require any of the following additional vaccines:

Rabies, Yellow Fever, Meningococcal ACWY, Cholera, Japanese Encephalitis, Tick Borne Encephalitis

you will also need to attend one of the Specialist Travel Clinics shown below:

• Travel Clinic, Western General Hospital - 0131 537 2822
• The Edinburgh Clinic - 0131 447 2340
• Travel Safe Edinburgh - 0131 538 2585
• The Edinburgh Travel Health Clinic - 0131 667 1030
• Masta Travel Clinic - 0131 336 3038
• Dears Pharmacy Travel Clinic - 0131 659 6095 or 0131 332 2851

Information on travel vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets can be found on the following Fit for Travel NHS website

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe please click on the following link for advice click:- https://ec.europa.eu/info/index_en 
 

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
• 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.
 

The Community Link Worker for the practice is Sophie Carmichael. Sophie meets with patients 1:1 following a referral by practice staff, to discuss any issues that may affect their wellbeing. These issues could include:

• Mental Health conditions

• Carer Support

• Mobility issues

• Social Isolation

• Welfare/housing advice

• Family support

• Employability and volunteering

• Financial and debt management

• Substance misuse

• Domestic Abuse

• Exercise

• Food insecurity

• Chronic health conditions 

In follow-up meetings, Sophie aims to link people with services, community groups and information which could help to improve their wellbeing.

If you are interested in meeting with the Link Worker please let a member of staff know.

Physiotherapy

If you are suffering from any bone, joint or muscle aches you can contact the practice physiotherapist.

They can:

• Assess and diagnose what’s going on
• Provided advice and exercises to help you manage your problem or condition
• Refer you on to specialist services e.g x-rays, orthopaedics if required

To book, call the practice and ask for an appointment with physiotherapy.

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy options:

1. When should I see a GP or GP Advanced physiotherapy practitioner (GPAPP) in my GP Surgery?

• If you are not sure that the problem is MSK, or that physiotherapy rehabilitation is the right treatment option for you, or you would like an assessment and to discuss your treatment options
• If you feel your referral to MSK out patients is urgent

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below you must contact your GP surgery or NHS111

• Fainting
• Bowel/bladder problems
• Reduced or altered sensation in your groin, genitals or back passage area
• Weakness in both legs
• Unexplained weight loss
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Swallowing problems
• Speech impairment
• History of cancer

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2. When should I self refer to MSK out patients physiotherapy

• If your referral is routine and you are over 16
• You have ONE MSK condition /area you would like assessed.
• You can attend the outpatient clinic

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Please see below:

How to self refer to physiotherapy.pdf

MSK Self Ref v5.pdf

If your problem is urgent, severe or getting worse then you should call NHS 111 or contact your GP practice