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FLU CLINICs

We have our first Adult Flu Clinic on Monday 7th October.

The second Flu Clinic is on Wednesday 23rd October - this will include the Children's Flu Clinic as well

If eligible, please phone reception to book your appointment.

New Website

We will very shortly be updating our website. This will have a completely different look and feel however it is designed to be much more interactive, easier to navigate and will have the option for patients to cancel appointments.

Test Results

If you are waiting for test results at Polmont Park please contact the surgery after 2pm on the specified day. This is when the results will be released to us and therefore we will be in a position to help

Text Messaging Service

We now have a text message based system at the Practice to support with appointments, flu clinics etc. Please can you make sure that we have your current mobile number. Should you not wish to receive text messages from us please let us know. This will be an extra service to the Practice and will not be replacing the normal contact details already in use.

Cancelling your Appointment - If you are unable to attend an appointment, please let us know.

By giving us as much notice as possible you are helping us to make sure that someone else is given your slot.

You can now request repeat prescriptions online using PATIENT ACCESS - to register contact Reception. Please note requests submitted over the weekend will not be processed until the next working day.

Change of personal details

Please inform the reception staff if you change your personal details such as name, address, telephone number or email address, so that your records are kept up to date.

Do you have a muscle or joint problem? Is it interfering with your life or work? For advice and self care information you can visit www.nhsinform.co.uk/msk or phone 0800 917 9390

 

Carer Information in Forth Valley

Being a Carer in Forth Valley

 

The practice are not only committed to caring for our patients who are ill, but for those people caring for them.

 

The Princes Royal Trust Carers Centre

Bank Chambers

1a Bank Street

Falkirk

FK1 1NB

Tel: (01324) 611510

Fax: (01324) 622022

Email: centre@centralcarers.co.uk

Website: http://www.carersfalkirk.org.uk/

 

The aim of the Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre is to provide information, advice and support to carers.  The Centre is managed by a committee drawn from the membership of Central Carers Association, a voluntary organisation comprising of carers and those with an interest in carers issues.  The Centre can provide information on a wide range of topics including benefits, holidays, support groups, respite care and more. They can also direct carers to appropriate help and services.

If you wish to find out more you can either contact the Centre on the above details or come into the Surgery and ask for a ‘Carers Information Pack’.

The links below also offer a wealth of information for carers and their family.

 

Falkirk Council

http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/social_work/community_care/carers/support_for_carers.aspx

 

Crossroads

www.crossroads-scotland.co.uk

 

Carers UK

www.carersuk.org

Carers Week 6-12 June 2016 - focus on Carer Friendly Communities.  Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre has a programme of events. Visit the Carers Week website for further information www.carersweek.org



 
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