COVID-19

The practice is currently inundated with calls for advice regarding COVID-19. Please do not call the practice for simple advice. The online resources listed below have all the appropriate up to date advice and guidance

www.nhsinform.scot or www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Do contact the practice if your symptoms are severe, if they are deteriorating, or if they have not resolved after 7 days.

Physiotherapy

Patients with muscle or joint problems can access physiotherapy advice and trreatemtn through his site. 

https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-msk/

Click the above link and you will be taken to the NHS Lanarkshire MSK page. Here you wil be given advice on a range of conditions as well as having the ability to self refer to the team via their website. 

If you do not have internet access you can text 07812267104 with your name, address and postcode and they with send a form out to you

Eye and Dental issues

We would like to remind patients that for all acute eye and dental issues your local optician and dentist are open and able to assess you if you have concerns in either of these areas. 

Acutely painful, red eyes or visual change can be dealt with by opticians and they have an emergency service for such complaints. Any dental issue should be directed towards your dentist or, if you do not have one, the dental hospital via 111. 

Video Calls

We are able to provide video reviews of patients where necessary. If you are asked by the GP to take part in a video call please click on the link below:

https://nhsattend.vc/nhslanarkshire-mossend-surgery

Click start video call, fill in your details and the GP will then be able to see you and carry out the rest of the consultation via the video link

Appointments

Please see our "Appointments" section by clicking the tab at the top of the screen. 

Given the current pandemic we are speaking to patients via telephone and organising face to face reviews where there is clinical need. 

We would remind patients that the chemist is available for minor ailments and opticians are available for any eye issues you may have.

After having a telephone discussion with the GP they may suggest a video call