Caledonia Medical Practice

01/08/2023

25/07/2023

Dear Patients,

The partners are pleased to announce that merger of Kildrum Medical Practice, and Caledonia Medical Practice, has been formally approved and we will become Caledonia Medical Practice from Tuesday 1st August 2023.

Where will I go for my medical care?

Initially, both buildings will remain in use by the merged Partnership, and the GPs and other clinical staff, will be carrying out telephone and face to face appointments from both buildings. There will continue to be Practice Nursing at both sites and clinics for bloods, Asthma reviews, Diabetic reviews etc.

The practice appointment system will be continuing as it currently runs at Caledonia Medical Practice. All clinical appointment requests are dealt with by on the day telephone calls initially and subsequent management arranged. Appointments are released every day and available until filled.

There is allocation for urgent and emergency appointments.
Practice nurse and pharmacist appointments can be booked in advance.

The practice recognises there is high demand for routine appointments, and this demand is being experienced across the entire NHS.

We are delighted to inform you that Dr Afzal, who has been with the practice for over six months, will be joining our Partners from Tuesday the 1st August 2023 and will be an integral part of Caledonia Medical Practice.

We are merging our computer systems through the month of September, unfortunately this will lead to some disruption in our normal service around this time. We will aim to minimize any disruption to the service at this time but a degree of inconvenience is unavoidable.

We appreciate your patience at this time of change for us all over the next few months.

Yours sincerely,

GP Partners of Caledonia Medical Practice

03/07/2023

Public Holidays Public urged to plan ahead of upcoming holidays The Lanarkshire public are reminded to access the right care at the right place and ensure they have an adequate supply of prescription medication ahead of the upcoming public holidays. GP practices are closed on Monday 1 May as well as...

06/06/2023

If you are travelling for Hajj, it is important to see a travel health professional. Visit fitfortravel.nhs.uk or call 0800 22 44 88 for information on how to access an appointment in your local area

06/06/2023

https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/travel-vaccinations/
Travel vaccinations
The way you access travel vaccinations has changed. Vaccinations previously delivered at GP practices are now the responsibility of NHS Lanarkshire and are provided by certain community pharmacies. See the list of participating pharmacies below.

These vaccines are:

Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Hepatitis A and typhoid combined
Cholera
Revaxis (polio / diphtheria / tetanus)
The consultation and vaccination will continue to be free of charge for people who live in Lanarkshire or who are registered with a Lanarkshire GP practice. Please note, Monklands Travel Clinic are required to charge for any vaccinations.

Travel Vaccinations On this page Travel Vaccinations List of participating pharmacies Useful Information Monklands Travel Clinic Travel vaccinations The way you access travel vaccinations has changed. Vaccinations previously delivered at GP practices are now the responsibility of NHS Lanarkshire and...

06/06/2023

There is a lot to think about before setting off on your hols. Here is a checklist you can use to help you plan and organise your trip! 😎

30/05/2023

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  North Lanarkshire Carers Together pledges to improve the lives of carers within North Lanarkshire by actively linking carers and professionals together… FIND OUT MORE Did you know there is new law to support carers in Scotland? The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 was implemented in April 2018… FIN...

30/05/2023

Come and see our stall and meet our colleague Carolanne at this great event on 6th June!

All other details are on the attached flyer.

15/05/2023

Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a
mental health problem.

Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures, relationships,
starting a new job (or losing one) or other big life events. We can also get anxious when it
comes to things to do with money and not being able to meet our basic needs, like heating
our home or buying food.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems we can face. In a recent mental
health survey we carried out around stress, anxiety and hopelessness over personal
finances, a quarter of adults said they felt so anxious that it stopped them from doing the
things they want to do some or all of the time. Six in ten adults feel this way, at least some
of the time. On a positive note, anxiety can be made easier to manage.

Focusing on anxiety for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week will increase people's
awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can
help prevent it from becoming a problem. At the same time, we will keep up the pressure
to demand change - making sure that improving mental health is a key priority for the government and society as a whole. Click on the link below for more information;

The Mental Health Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is taking place 15 to 21 May, and the theme is anxiety. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event where there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental....

15/05/2023

We’re proud to be supporting this - 15 to 21 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all. Find out more and get involved https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

The Mental Health Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is taking place 15 to 21 May, and the theme is anxiety. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event where there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental....

06/05/2023

A new digital, confidential mental health support service has been launched to support young people and adults in North Lanarkshire.

Kooth has been commissioned to provide the free online mental health support service to all 10-to 18-year-olds, and those aged up to 26-years-old who are care experienced.

Kooth will work alongside our existing support services by providing a safe and anonymous online resource for young people that can be accessed through smart phones, tablets or computers. It features activities, self-help articles, live chats, discussion boards and is guided by a team of accredited counsellors and practitioners who can provide focused individual support. Users can also write their own daily journal and read helpful articles featuring personal experiences and tips.

The Kooth site is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with individual support and counselling available 12-10pm on weekdays and 6-10pm on weekends, all year round.

There are no waiting lists or referrals, and young people can register anonymously at www.kooth.com
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06/05/2023

https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/your-health/public-holidays/

Caledonia Medical Practice will be closed Monday 25th September 2023
Click on the link above for advice.

Help and advice is available on NHS Lanarkshire’s website including Meet the Experts which offers a range of services that local healthcare professionals across Lanarkshire can provide.

NHS inform website also provides advice on self-care, while your local pharmacy is the first port of call for minor ailments.
This can also help free up appointments for those who need them with our out of hours’ service.

If your condition is life threatening or critical dial 999.

To seek advice for the appropriate healthcare support by ringing NHS 24 on 111 day or night. They will be able to direct you to the right NHS service, including the out of hours’ service where appropriate.

Public Holidays Public urged to plan ahead of upcoming holidays The Lanarkshire public are reminded to access the right care at the right place and ensure they have an adequate supply of prescription medication ahead of the upcoming public holidays. GP practices are closed on Monday 1 May as well as...

02/04/2023

Its okay to talk 💚💚

02/04/2023

With the Easter bank holidays just around the corner, we wanted to share our pharmacy opening hours.

All M&D Green Pharmacy branches will be closed on Monday 10th April excluding Cumbernauld Antonine Centre which will be open from 11am until 5pm.

All pharmacies will re-open as normal on Tuesday 11th April.

12/03/2023

For information about vaccination drop-in clinics at each location, please see our week by week guide on https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccine-centres/