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Travel Vaccinations

From the 1st of April 2022 the way that travel health and travel vaccinations are managed has changed. GP practices will no longer be able to provide any travel vaccinations and these are now managed directly by the Health Board. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are delivering travel advice and vaccinations via services found via this website which should be accessed directly by any patient requiring travel advice, medication or vaccinations:   NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel advice, Vaccinations and Medication

The Scottish Government has also created this website for people to get travel advice and information from:Fit For Travel NHS Scotland

General Vaccinations - inc adults, children, COVID, FLU and travel

There have recently been significant changes to how all vaccinations are to be delivered in Scotland  (including general vaccinations, childhood immunisations, COVID, FLU and travel vaccines) and as part of these changes GPs will no longer be able to provide any vaccinations to Patients.  There may be significant concerns that patients have about these changes however it is hoped that having a centralised service will help to provide a streamlined vaccination service and also help to reduce pressure on GP practices which are under a lot of strain at the current time.  When vaccines such as Flu or COVID boosters are required then the Health Board will contact patients with details as to how to obtain those vaccines and Childhood vaccines will still be arranged via letters to Parents.   

NHS Inform offer a lot of information about individual vaccines :  NHS inform vaccination advice 

COVID Vaccination self booking portal

 

COVID Vaccine Helpline - 0800 030 8013

RCGP Scotland Practice Team of the Year Award 2017/18

We are delighted to announce that our practice has been awarded the Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland 'Practice Team of the Year' award for 2017/18. This award has been made for our involvement in the Govan SHIP Project which helps to improve the health and social care of our patients. The Govan SHIP Project is also being undertaken by the Blue Practice Govan, The Green Practice Govan and Dr Mair and Partners Govan. We are are very proud and honoured that our work has been recognised in this way by the RCGP.

As a training practice we will normally have postgraduate trainee doctors who are in their first few years (ST1) or final year (ST3) of training. These Doctors are closely supervised and form a valuable part of our medical team. Currently in the practice we have Dr Helene Mamet (ST3) and Dr Ross Innes (ST1). Dr Kyle McLellan has been helping us with regular Locum shifts after completing his Training earlier this year.

Our other attached trainees are:

Dr Kassie McLaren (ST2 - currently in hospital placement)

Dr Hannah MacLeod (ST3 - currently on maternity leave)

Dr Josephine Campbell (ST3 - currently on maternity leave)

Community Nurses

We have a number of District Nurses based within the Govan Health Centre, who work closely with the medical team to support patients at home with nursing care when this is appropriate. 

DNs

Nurse Amanda MacMillan (f)
Nurse Raymond Sweeney (m)
Nurse Suzanne Sinclair (f)

Health Visitors

Our health visitors are based in the health centre and offer advice on health care for expectant mothers and children under 5. Dr Montgomery and the HV team run a child development clinic by appointment and there is a well baby clinic on a Monday in Elderpark Clinic from 13.30—15.30.

Child Immunisations are held on the second Thursday of the month—appointments are sent by post from the Health Board. If you miss yours, please contact the health visitor.

Tracy Fulton

TF

Sarah McLeod

SM

Attached Staff

Emma MacDonald (f)

EM

I am the Links worker for the Practice. I have been with the Practice for 2 years. My job largely involves linking patients to the right contacts in order for them to receive practical support to overcome challenges such as financial, housing and occupational issues. For instance, I may refer patients with anxiety to a counselor or patients struggling financially to advisors. A large part of my work also involves facilitating application processes as this can often be daunting to face alone. I carry out house visits where necessary, ensuring that patients who prefer to be in an environment that they are more comfortable in are seen. I also organize a weekly walking group every Tuesday morning and Thursday at 11:30am to help individuals with isolation and anxiety problems. Everyone who is interested is most welcome! 

Gillian Conn (f)

GC

I am an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner working within the practice on Tuesday afternoons and Friday. I have wide range of experiences working as a Physiotherapist in the NHS for the last 10 years. I can help provide an assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal issues for patients over the age of 14. Please speak to our reception staff if you would like to book an appointment. 

Financial Inclusion Officers

We currently have access to Financial Inclusion Officers who work with Money Matters to help patients identify if they are accessing all the benefits available to them, and to help them complete the application process if they are struggling. Patients can be referred to this service by calling reception, by the links worker or by your GP.

 
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