External Clinics and Services
VACCINATIONS
The majority of vaccinations are now delivered by community teams run by NHS Lothian. The practice no longer has responsibility for the these vaccinations or appointments. This includes the following vaccinations:
Flu vaccination
Pneumococcal vaccine for aged 65 and over, at risk adults and at risk children
Shingles vaccine
Vaccines for students and school pupils
Unscheduled vaccinations (such as MMR, HepA and HepB)
Post stem cell transplant (provided their vaccination course was not started by General Practice)
Post-exposure vaccines and vaccines for those at risk (including occupational risk)
Travel health and travel vaccines
Community Vaccinations: Referral Pathway and Contact Details
The following document explains, in further detail, the vaccination criteria for patients for each vaccine type, how referrals can be made for the vaccination appointment and the contact details for patients to use in order to book appointments.
Community Vaccinations: Referral Pathway and Contact Details
CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS
Childhood Immunisation Sevices are provided by Nurses employed directly by the Central Community Vaccination team within the NHS. Appointments are normally carried out in the practice on Fridays and are arranged by this team directly by letter or by contacting them on 0131 312 1860. Please note: the practice does NOT have access to their appointments diary and we would therefore ask you to contact this team directly using the number above if you need to cancel or reschedule appointments.
COMMUNITY TREATMENT AND CARE SERVICES (CTACS)
CTACS are a new way of receiving care - one which helps us to ensure patients are able to see the right person at the right place at the right time, and one which we are sure the community will come to value.
Why is This Service Changing?
Changes to the arrangements between GP practices and the Scottish Government have meant that some services will no longer be provided directly by your GP practice. Instead, they will be delivered directly by Lothian Health and Social Care Partnerships and staff employed directly by the NHS.
What This Means For Patients
Patients will still be able to access services provided by expertly trained nursing staff. Your GP practice will be kept up to date on your management and involved in your care, should it be necessary.
What Services Do CTACS Offer?
CTACS staff are employed directly by HSCPs (Health and Social Care Partnerships) and will cover a range of non-GP services such as:
- Phlebotomy
- Chronic Disease Management (CDM) such as Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and related data collection
- Management of minor injuries and dressings
- Ear irrigation and ear checks (you can self-refer for this service by calling the team directly on 0131 537 7205- please leave all requested information on this answer phone)
- Suture removal
NEUROPREGRESSIVE AND DEMENTIA RESEARCH REGISTER
Are you affected by Neuroprogressive Conditions?
NRS Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRSND Network) is the leading NHS organisation in Scotland for clinical research into memory impairment, dementia and other neuroprogressive conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Motor Neurone disease (MND).
The network runs a portfolio of clinical trials that are investigating the effects of new treatments and questionnaire-based studies that can be competed at home.
Are you interested in taking part in clinical research?
We are asking people that have a neuroprogessive condition and are interested in taking part in research studies to sign up to our Permissions To Contact scheme (PTC scheme).
By providing the network with your contact details, network staff can contact you about research studies that you are suitable for and you can decide whether or not to take part.
Signing up to the PTC Scheme you only agree to be contacted about relevant studies.
For further information please contact the NRSND Network either click the header link above or email:
tay.ndntayside@nhs.scot or by phone on 01382 423086 and leave your name and contact details and someone from the network will get back to you.
CARERS INFORMATION
Edinburgh Carers Support Team
Do you look after a relative, partner or friend who needs extra support? Are you a young carer?
The Edinburgh Carer Support Team can help support you as an unpaid carer.
The service offers information and advice which includes:
- Your entitlements and rights as a carer
- Creating an Adult Carer Support Plan
- How to access local services for carers
- Looking after yourself and emotional support
- Emergency planning for the person you care for
For more information please call 0131 536 3371 or visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/carersupport
Care Information Scotland
Care Information Scotland is a telephone and website service providing information about care services for people living in Scotland.
If you would prefer to talk to someone, please call the helpline on 0800 011 3200.
You can also chat online to a member of the team.
If English is not your first language, they can also help with translating information for you.
Whatever your question about care, they will do their best to help you find the information you need.
On the Care Information Scotland website you will find information about: