Clinics & Services

All GP practices are contracted to provide "essential services", that is, basic treatment of ill people. We also provide the following additional services:

• Child health surveillance - together with the health visitors.
• Contraceptive services - including implants & coils.  
• Cervical smears 
• Maternity services - antenatal and postnatal care provided together with the midwives from The Queen Elizabeth University marternity and The Princess Royal Maternity. Did you know you can now call the Midwife directly to book your first appointment? Simply call 0141 232 4005. Remember once you are 34 weeks to collect your free Emma's Diary 'Labour Information Pack' available at reception.
• Travel Clinic - Travel vaccinations and other advice.
• Cryotherapy - the freezing of warts and other small skin lesions.

Please see additional pages under further information.

We also hold contracts with GGNHSB for the following "enhanced" services:

• Annual flu immunisations - for the elderly and "at risk" patients.
• Regular monitoring by blood and urine tests - for patients on a range of drugs for arthritis and bowel problems.
• Heart disease - annual comprehensive reviews.
• Stroke/TIA - annual comprehensive reviews.
• Multiple sclerosis - annual comprehensive reviews.
• Diabetes - annual comprehensive reviews (including appointments with the dietician and podiatrist).
• Minor surgery - including special injections.
• Methadone substitution programme. 

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP):

Majella Beattie

We have recently welcomed Majella Beattie to the practice staff to work as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). ANPs are nurses who have acquired extra skill-sets that enable them to operate at a higher clinical level than normal practice nurses. An ANP can diagnose, prescribe and manage patient conditions in a way similar to GPs. At the moment our ANP appointments are suitable for the following conditions:

• Coughs/Colds

• Chest/sinus infections

• Cold sores/athletes foot

• Diarrhoea/constipation

• Ear/nose/throat infections

• Eye infection/stye/conjunctivitis

• Hay fever

• Headaches

• Indigestion

• Impetigo/shingles

• Muscular pain

• UTIs (but only if the patient does not meet criteria for the Pharmacy service)

• Vaginal discharge

• Wound infections

The ANP clinics are always supported by the Duty Doctor for advice when required.

Limitations

1. The ANP clinics are for self-limiting conditions not linked to an on-going medical condition, in other words patients that have a new set of symptoms that are not part of a chronic pre-existing condition

1. If a patient has a recurrent infection they should book an appointment with a GP.

1. Pregnant women and children under five years old should book an appointment with a GP. 

NHS Advanced Physiotherapist at Northcote:

Gayle Pearson

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Northcote Surgery now has an NHS Advanced Physiotherapist based in the surgery. Gayle Pearson is here to assess and diagnose muscle/joint problems and to advise on treatment.

Please call the surgery and speak to the receptionist if you have any of the following symptoms:

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Joint and muscle pain

Back and neck pain

Sports injuries
Joint mobilisation

Acute injuries

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Please note: Pregnant women and children under 14 years old are not suitable to see the physioptherapist.

Sexual health testing clinic at Northcote Surgery

At Northcote surgery we run 'Test Only' Clinics to make your routine sexual health check up as easy as possible for you. If you want a full sexual health check up, you don't have any symptoms and you do not need treatment, you can phone 0141 339 3211 for a Test Only appointment with our healthcare assistant or nurses.

When you arrive for your Test Only appointment you will be asked to complete a self taken history form.  The practitioner seeing you will offer you a full sexual health check up which includes tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and HIV.  However, they will not be able to answer any clinical questions you may have about your sexual health or sexually transmitted infections.  If you have any other needs or there are other supports required they will organise the next appropriate appointment for you to have these needs met by a member of the clinical team.

If you do not have any symptoms you will not need to be examined by a nurse or doctor.   This means that you can take your own swabs or urine for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea testing.   This could be the following:

• Men - Urine sample
• Men and Women who receive anal sex - Self Taken Rectal Swab
• Women who receive vaginal sex - Self Taken Vaginal Swab
• The practitioner seeing you will give you instructions and talk you through how to take the self taken tests, there will also be written information to help guide you.  

Sandyford sexual health clinic

Free condoms

NHS Choices sexual health information

PRIVATE (FEE PAYING) CLINICS AVAILABLE AT NORTHCOTE SURGERY

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Name: Fiona Carleton Physiotherapy

Activity: Assessment, diagnosis and treatment for acute musculoskeletal problems. Treatments include acupuncture, trigger point release, exercise prescription, one-to-one Pilates and balance/mobility rehabilitation.

Practitioner: Fiona Carleton, Bsc,Msc,HPCP CSP

When: Monday 17:30 – 20:00

How to book: Contact Fiona 07824 772 708 or Fiona.carleton@hotmail.com

PODIATRY

Name: Hyndland Podiatry

Activity: Podiatry

Practitioner: Nicola McGrath

When: Fridays 14:00 – 17:00

How to book: Contact Nicola on 07834 240 639 or info@hyndlandpodiatry.co.uk

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Activity: Therapy for a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, addiction, substance use, trauma, bereavement, stress, sexual problems, suicidal thoughts, self harm.

Practitioner: Dr Sarah Weldon

When: Monday evenings 18:00 – 20:00

How to book: Contact Sarah on 07525 455 626

Northcote Surgery offers an online facility for you to book appointments and to request your repeat prescriptions.

Online Appointments
You can book routine GP appointments online up to 4 weeks in advance.*  All other appointments i.e. emergency, telephone consultation and nurse appointments will still have to be booked through the reception team.

Online Prescriptions
You can also order your repeat medication when it is due for renewal.  If you require any other items or wish to discuss a change to medication please call the surgery as normal.  Please allow 24 hours for the team to process your request. Please note that not all prescriptions are available on repeat - some items remain on special request due to GP monitoring.

Registration

If you would like to register please click here to fill out our online application form (for use with Internet Explorer).  Once you have completed the form you can select submit by e-mail along with a copy of your photo ID or selct print application and bring the form along to the surgery with your photo ID.

If you are already registered to use this service please click here to log in.

*Terms and conditions apply - Please click here for further information.

Having trouble making an appointment or ordering your prescription? Help & FAQs

Text Reminder Service
If we have your current mobile number you will receive a text message to remind you of appointments. If we do not have your current mobile number please click here or speak to a member of staff who can update your contact details.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms   
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes/certificates/letters 
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.