Braids Medical Practice

16/07/2025

08/07/2025

Continuity is key

At the Braids Medical Practice, we really value continuity of care with our patients, which means seeing the same doctor for as many of your appointments as possible and having a doctor who takes overall responsibility for your care.

We know that this is really important for patients too, as it means not having to repeat your story and having a doctor that you can build a relationship and trust with. There is also evidence of real benefits to your health by promoting good continuity of care between doctors and patients.

Research shows that with good continuity of care, patients are:

• More satisfied and feel that they have good quality of care
• More likely to have a good relationship with their doctor
• Less likely to go to hospital or A&E as an emergency
• More likely to take positive steps to look after their own health
• More likely to live longer

Sometimes, waiting an extra few days to speak to or see 'your doctor', who knows you well and knows what is going on is the best thing for your health.
So please think... Do I have to be seen today by a different doctor? Do I need to speak about those results urgently with someone new?
Or would it be better to wait to see my doctor who knows me well instead?

We will always flag up if results are urgent and need a discussion as soon as possible, so if the reception team advise that the doctor thinks it's OK to wait to see them specifically, please be guided by them.

29/04/2025

Please click on the letter below for more information regarding electronic letters from NHS Lothian.

https://services.nhslothian.scot/electronicletters/

14/04/2025

The practice will be closed tomorrow between 12:30 and 14:00 due to essential maintenance. Please contact the practice out with this these times. Many thanks for your patience.

07/04/2025

The surgery is operating at a reduced capacity due to the Easter break.

If your matter can not wait until after the holidays please call at 8am for one of our on the day appointments, you may directed to another service if it is not appropriate for the surgery.

We thank you for your patience.

27/03/2025

Please think ahead and remember to order your medication in advance of practice closures.

05/03/2025

03/03/2025

Do you know we also have a website with lots of information regarding services provided at Braids?

You can also request your medication from the website!

check it out below-

Dr Hyslop is in the practice on a Monday and Tuesday each week and Dr Hepworth is in the practce on a Wednesday and Friday.  

25/02/2025

Our phone lines are back up and running. We are running a urgent care service today due to staff shortages. Thank you for your understanding.

25/02/2025

We are experiencing a technical difficulty on our phone lines this morning. We are aware and are working on a solution to fix this as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

19/02/2025

Bored of lunches? Have a look at the below healthy and filling carrot and lentil soup!

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker