Practice News
REMOVAL OF TWECHAR SATELLITE WEDNESDAY MORNING SURGERY
Further to the consultation which was carried out in 2020, the Integrated Joint Board have formally noted that the Twechar Satellite Surgery will not re-open. Due to operational issues, no further surgery will take place in Twechar and all appointments will be carried out in the main Practice within the KHCC at 10…
Easter Holidays 2024
Woodhead Medical Practice will be closed on the following dates. Friday 29th March 2024 Monday 1st April 2024 Please make sure that you order your prescriptions in time remembering that Acute prescriptions take 2 working days to process.
Self Referral to Maternity Services
Please note if you are pregnant you can now self refer to Glasgow Maternity through this website, see link below: Self-Referring to Maternity Services – NHSGGC If you prefer you can still call on 0141 347 8422.
Telephone Lines
We understand your frustrations when you are calling the practice. Unfortunately we have a limited number of phone lines into the practice. We have contacted the HSCP ( Health and Social Care Partnership) who are responsible for our telephone service to see if these can be updated to allow calls to be queued,…
Hospital Waiting Times
Please find below tables showing the current hospital waiting times for Greater Glasgow Health Care (GGHC) patients for adult and childrens services. This shows the number of weeks that 9 out of 10 patients waited to be seen in the 3 months May to July 2023. These are the wait times after you…
Catchment Area
We are pleased to announce that our practice list is open to new registrations from Monday 3rd July 2023. In agreement with the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board our catchment area now excludes those new patients living in the postcodes G66 1 and G66 5. Patients currently registered with the practice are unaffected…
Gill Sinclair 1960-2023
Gill, a very much loved member of the Woodhead Family, sadly died on 3rd of February 2023 after a short illness. She will be remembered for her kind heart and work for many local charities. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. Rest In Peace
Update to Pharmacy First Service for UTIs
From September 2022, all non-pregnant females, assigned as female at birth who have not had any reassignment procedures, aged 16 years and over can receive treatment from Pharmacy First for Urinary Tract Infection. This includes females over the age of 65, diabetic patients and those with blood in the urine. Those women who…
East Dunbartonshire Improving the Cancer Journey
East Dunbartonshire Improving the Cancer Journey (ED ICJ) is a new service provided by East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. The ED ICJ service will offer people with a cancer diagnosis, access to the support they need in a timely manner. We work with our…
Travel Vaccinations
In line with the vaccination transformation programme general practice will no longer be required to provide travel health services from 1st April 2022. If travelling, you should access information on what vaccinations are required, together with malarial and safe travel advice at Home – Fit for Travel. This website allows you to select…
New Respiratory Screening Questions
The Scottish Government have introduced a set of screening questions that we must ask anyone who may need a face to face appointment. This will potentially lead to longer waiting times to get through on the phones. We thank you for your patience during this time. Please note that patients who already have…
No Fit Note Required for first 28 days of Illness
To allow General Practice to focus on the government’s current priorities for the NHS of delivering the coronavirus booster programme and emergency care, employees will not be required to provide their employer with medical evidence of sickness absence for the first 28 days of absence. GPs will still be required to supply fit…
Covid Vaccination Exemption Certificates
GPs and their teams cannot issue Vaccination Exemption Certificates. Further information on the vaccination exemption certificates scheme, including information on safe vaccination and routes to obtain an exemption can be found on the Scottish Government and NHS Inform websites. Alternatively you can phone the free NHS Covid Helpline on: 0808 196 8565 Dr…
Annual Flu Vaccines
This year all flu vaccines will be managed by the Health Board. All patients under the age of 16 will be managed by Child Health. Everyone entitled to a flu vaccine over the age of 16 will receive an appointment by post from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. GP practices are no longer…
NHS Breast Screening at Leisure Centre, Kirkintilloch
Over the coming weeks, women age 50 – 70 who are registered with this GP practice, will receive an invitation letter in the post inviting them to attend a routine breast screening check on a Mobile Unit at the following location: Kirkintilloch Leisure CentreWoodhead ParkKirkintillochG66 3DD When you receive your letter, please contact…
Physical Distancing in GP Practices
The Scottish Government requires General Practice and other healthcare settings to have different infection control and physical distancing guidance to other places such as hospitality and shops. This is to help reduce the risk to practice staff and to people attending the practice who may be at greater risk if they catch Covid…
COVID-19 Vaccine Explainer Videos
It’s important you make your decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine based on reliable information. It’s time to roll up your sleeve for the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 can be serious whatever your age and the vaccine is your best protection against its effects. Make sure you use reliable sources when making your decision…
Message from Partners regarding access to General Practice
Dear Patients Over the last 18 months, all GP practices have experienced a huge increase in requests for appointments. General Practice was already working under increasing pressure before the Pandemic hit, and demand is now higher than ever. We are constantly looking at the service we deliver to try to find the best…
COVID-19 Vaccination Status Scheme
ImportantDo not contact your GP practice about your coronavirus vaccination status. GP’s cannot provide letters showing your coronavirus vaccination status. A service that allows people travelling abroad to access a record of their vaccination status has been launched. This is an interim solution if you are travelling in next 21 days. A vaccination status…
In Memory of Catherine Campbell
We are very sad to announce the passing of a very cherished member of our staff, Catherine Campbell. Cath was practice manager for many years working with Dr Mack and later Drs Davda and McGroarty. She was a much loved colleague and friend.Cath, we love you and miss you but we will never…
Homeopathic Prescriptions
Homeopathy isn’t widely available on the NHS. In 2017, NHS England recommended that GPs and other prescribers should stop providing it. This is because they found “no clear or robust evidence to support the use of homeopathy on the NHS”. Report : Clinical evidence for homeopathy (PDF) Homeopathy is usually practised privately, and…
Important Information for Patients
Due to recent increase in COVID-19 cases locally we have had to make further changes to how the surgery operates in order to help protect both patients and staff. This includes : Attending the practice Do not come to the practice if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms You must only attend…
Covid-19 Vaccine Update
Update- 18.01.21 As you will be aware from media, there are issues with vaccine delivery to General Practice. As soon as vaccine supplies are available locally we will be in contact with eligible patients. Please avoid calling the practice with any general queries about the COVID-19 vaccine as we are unable to give…
Brexit and Medications
We have been informed by the Chief Medical Officer that preparations have been made by the Government to reduce the risk to the supply of medicines, medical devices and clinical consumables at the end of the EU Transition Period. Medicines and other medical supplies will be given priority for entry into the UK…
Open Flu Clinics – Age 60 to 64
Open Flu Clinics for age 60-64 year group on Sunday 6th December at Kirkintilloch TownHall Open flu vaccination clinics are running for patients aged 60 to 64 (or born before 31st March 1961) who have not yet had a flu vaccine. Please attend Kirkintilloch Town Hall on Sunday 6th December between 1 and 430pm. …
Car Park Management
From November 2020 there will be a change in how the Health and Social Care Partnership manage their car parks around the Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre. This has been put in place to safely manage the demand on car parking spaces to ensure that service users, visitors and staff have access to…
Twechar Satellite Surgery Consultation
*** Consultation Period has now closed *** CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSAL TO REMOVE SATELLITE TWECHAR WEDNESDAY MORNING SURGERY FROM LOCATION WITHIN ROOM IN TWECHAR HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE AND THEREAFTER PRACTICE SOLELY FROM OUR PREMISES IN KIRKINTILLOCH HEALTH AND CARE CENTRE, KIRKINTILLOCH As you may already be aware, Woodhead Medical Practice consults from two…
Zero Tolerance
We have unfortunately witnessed a sharp rise a verbal aggression and abuse toward our staff in recent weeks. This is entirely unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Our staff are PEOPLE too, and are doing their best to help you despite working under extreme pressure. Please be PATIENT while we try to maintain a…
Suspected Cancer during Pandemic
You should still contact your doctor if you notice a change that isn’t normal for you or if you have any possible signs and symptoms of cancer. Even if you’re worried about what the symptom might be, or about getting coronavirus don’t delay contacting them. Your worry is unlikely to go away if…
Six week baby checks
Please note we are still carrying out routine six week baby checks. It is very important these are done to make sure that your baby’s eyes, hips and heart can be examined. To ensure you and your baby’s safety, we have introduced a number of measures to support this. The surgery will call…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Protecting Vulnerable Patients
Shielding Guidance for high risk vulnerable patents. On Monday 16 March the UK government announced a package of measures, advising those whoare at increased risk of severe illness because of COVID-19 to be particularly stringent in followingsocial distancing measures. Patients who have specific conditions are likely to be at highest risk from COVID-19….
Coronavirus – Scams
The following information is important and will help stop you from falling for some of the scams that are currently going around. When calling you back we aim to ensure the risk for spam and fraud are minimised. We will not call you unless you have initiated the communication (first call), and we…
Pharmacy First- helping reduce the need for a GP appointment
Pharmacy First allows patients to access FREE advice and/or treatment for : minor ailments uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in women age 16-65, with no need for a GP appointment. Impetigo, a common skin infection affecting mostly younger children, can also be treated by pharmacy. The pharmacist will ask about your symptoms in order…
Flu vaccines
Annual flu vaccines are now available at the practice. To check your entitlement and to book an appointment, give us a call on 776 2468. For more information on flu vaccines please visit the NHSInform web site at the link below. www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine#people-with-a-health-condition-people-over-65-and-carers
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
We are delighted to have two Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) working with us at Woodhead Medical Practice. Kerry Donoghue has completed her training as a ANP and works Tuesday morning in the practice. Michelle Dalgarno is in training as an ANP having worked as a District Nursing Sister for many years and works in…
Prescription Requests
Prescriptions will be available for collection on the following basis: Requests made before 5.00pm will be ready for collection two working days later after 2pm. For example, prescriptions requested on a Monday will be available for collection on Wednesday after 2pm. If you are calling to request a medication not on your repeat…
New Self Check-in facility
We have a new self check in facility at woodhead medical practice. This allows you to register your arrival for your appointment without having to waiting at reception to be checked in by staff. When arriving at the practice you will see the self check in screen at reception. Simply enter your date…
Changes to Operating Hours
From Monday 11th June 2018 Woodhead Medical Practice will be closed for routine enquiries between 1pm and 2pm every day to allow time for staff training and service development. You can still phone the surgery during that time in the event of an emergency.
Wednesday Morning Open Access Clinic
We have an Open Access Clinic on Wednesday mornings from 09:00am. Please phone on the day and a receptionist will advise you what time to attend for your appointment. Due to the nature of the clinic we cannot guarantee that you will see the doctor of your choice.
Merger Update
Important Notice regarding the merger of Park Surgery and York Place Park Surgery and York Place will merge on 1 st of May and become Woodhead Medical Practice. There will be some disruption to service over this time as our computer systems are combined and updated. We are working hard with the Health…
Notice of Merger
We are pleased to inform our patients that Park Surgery and York Place will be merging on the 1st of May 2018. We have been carefully considering the feasibility of a merger for some time and have the approval of the HSCP and Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. The new surgery will…