Clinics & Services
These are the services that this practice provides under the General Medical Contract.
Alcohol Misuse
Problems to do with the misuse of alcohol are very common and we offer patients who have a problem with alcohol the opportunity to discuss their problem and the help and support to try and overcome it.
Ante Natal Clinics
These are held Wednesdays from 2pm - 3.30pm. To book an appointment please contact the Community Midwives on 01349 864571.
Anti-Coagulation Monitoring
The practice offers a monitoring service for patients who take Warfarin.
Asthma
Our nurse has special asthma training and offers assessment and review appointments. You will be invited to attend for assessment or review, but if you are interested in attending and have not received an invitation, then please ask at reception.
Cervical Smears
These important screening tests for early changes associated with cervical cancer are recommended for all women age 25 to 49 every 5 years, and for women aged 50 to 64 every 3 years. They are normally carried out by our practice nurse; the best time to take a smear is midway between periods.
Children
Babies and children under 5 can be seen at the weekly clinic run by the health visitor for developmental checks. All our doctors perform routine childhood immunisations.
Chiropody & Podiatry Clinics
Patients can self-refer using the form for the Mid Ross area found on this page;
https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/your-services/all-services-a-z/podiatry-foot-care/#Cliniccontacts-Highland
Completed forms should be send to nhsh.southandmidpodiatry@nhs.scot
Contraception
All of our doctors provide contraceptive services. In addition, Dr. Shona Forth and Dr Sally Martin fit IUCDs (coils) and can also insert the Implanon contraceptive device.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Our nurse offers assessment and review appointments for all patients with this condition. You will be invited to attend for assessment or review, but if you are interested in attending and have not received an invitation, then please ask at reception.
Dermatology
Dr Iain Forth has a special interest and a Diploma in Dermatology.
Diabetes
All of our doctors and our practice nurse offer appointments for assessment and review of this condition. Patients who suffer from diabetes receive regular invitations to attend for review and assessment. In addition we share the care of some of our diabetic patients with Raigmore Hospital.
Epilepsy
Regular review appointments with your own doctor are offered to patients who suffer from this condition.
Gynaecology Services
We offer cervical screening tests (smears) and contraception advice.
Hypertension
Review appointments with our practice nurse are offered to all patients with this condition, as well as regular review appointments with our doctors.
Hypothyroidism
Regular review appointments with your own doctor are offered to patients who suffer from this condition.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are no longer delivered by your GP, but are now the responsibility of NHS Highland.
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Review appointments are regularly offered to patients who have this condition.
Maternity Care
We have a longstanding interest and involvement in maternity care in this practice. All of our doctors, the health visitor and attached community midwives provide a full range of maternity services.
Medication Review Clinic
A Medicines review is a meeting with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse to talk about your medicines. Your medicines should be reviewed regularly (usually once a year) to check they are right for you. The Surgery will contact you with regard to making an appointment with our pharmacist. Further information can be found here.
Mental Health Problems
Mental health problems are very common and we offer patients the opportunity to discuss problems as early as possible. We are able to offer support here in the practice and advice on other services available locally.
Minor Injury Service
The doctors or practice nurse will see patients who have suffered a minor injury. If possible we will treat your injury here in the surgery, including injuries that require simple suturing. If the injury is more complicated then we will make you comfortable and refer you to the Accident & Emergency department at Raigmore Hospital.
Minor Surgery
Procedures such as incision of abscesses, removal of skin lesions, injection of joints and wart treatment are carried out in the practice. All our doctors are on the Health Board’s Minor Surgery List.
Multiple Sclerosis
Our doctors have a special interest in patients who suffer from this condition. We offer regular review and support here in the practice and advice on other support services available locally.
Near-Patient Testing
This is a service required by patients who need regular review and blood tests done because of the medication that they are taking. We offer this service here in the practice.
Physiotherapy Clinics
We have a dedicated Physio in Practice every Tuesday and Friday. This service is a specialist service to diagnose and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions of the spine, arms, hands and legs. Patients are no longer required to self-refer but can now book directly (via the reception team) for conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Neck and shoulder pain, Low back & hip pain, Sciatica, Wrist & hand pain, Knee & ankle pain and Ligament & muscle injuries. Check out the video to see when to book in with your FCP (First Contact Practitioner): https://vimeo.com/574370220
Sexual Health
There are worrying increases in sexually transmitted infections for people of all ages in the UK. Younger women are at particular risk of Chlamydia, which can cause infertility yet may show no symptoms. We offer free condoms and advice and review to anyone who considers themselves at risk.
Smoking Cessation Advice
All our doctors and our practice nurses will also help and support patients who are motivated to stop smoking. As well as counselling and support we can provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy as well as a range of self-help leaflets or refer you to the NHS Highland Smoking Cessation Adviser.
Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs)
Regular review appointments are offered to all patients with this condition.