Noticeboard

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

 

Mental Health

 

Mental Health Help in Falkirk

 

Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH),

173 Victoria Road,

Falkirk,

FK2 7AU

Telephone: 01324 671600 (Reception) or Fax: 01324 671618  

FDAMH is a charity (number SCO11889) and a company limited by guarantee (number 151357)

 

Please visit their website for further information and their latest newsletter

http://www.fdamh.org.uk/html/news.html

 

Their Mission Statement  

FDAMH’s mission is to assist people to recover from mental health problems and to promote mental wellbeing. We do so by offering a range of services that aim to empower individuals to lead a fulfilling and participative life: we provide education and support for their carers and are committed to bringing people together from across the local community.

Value Statement

The values that underpin the work of FDAMH are:

We believe in the value of empowering people to improve their life chances for themselves and their wider community.

We treat one another with respect and value the contributions that come from each individual person that we encounter.

We are committed to honesty and trust in all relationships.

Vision Statement

We aim to be regarded as a model of excellence in providing services that respond to the needs of those experiencing mental health problems, their carers and the wider community.

Established in 1981, FDAMH is a membership organisation (see Join Us / Support Us page for details) managed by a Board of Directors that are elected by our membership. Board members come from all walks of life: professionals, carers and service users.

At present we have 13 members of staff and 106 volunteers. Volunteers are central to FDAMH’s activities and contribute as befrienders, counsellors, providing administrative support and working with staff in several of our projects. Please see the volunteering page for further information (website detials are at the top of the page)



 
NHS ScotlandThis site is brought to you by My Surgery Website