Are you a Carer ?

Do you help to look after someone, perhaps a relative or a friend who is ill, disabled or frail. 

If you are, you can find help and support by contacting our link workers, Dr Fiona Johnstone or Sister Alison McRae or by getting in touch with the Stirling Carers Centre who will be happy to provide information, advice and support on a wide range of topics including your rights and entitlements as an unpaid carer.

You can contact Dr Johnstone and Sister McRae by telephoning the Health Centre on 01786 833210.  

The Stirling Carers Centre is located at 65-69 Barnton Street, Stirling. Telephone number 01786 447003 or email: centre@stirling.carers.net.   They also have a website www.stirlingcarers.org

For additional information please view 'Carers Direct' - see link in our Further Information section on the right hand side of our website.

TRAVEL CLINIC for REGISTERED PATIENTS  
If you are arranging foreign travel or a holiday that may require immunisations, please can you complete the online travel form provided here. The completed form should then be emailed to the surgery via our Practice email or can be handed in at Reception if you prefer.  Blank forms are also available from Reception.  Our Nurse will then review your travel and contact you  to discuss any immunisations required at an agreed time.

The Travel appointments are very busy and it is advisable to make arrangements to have your travel vaccinations well in advance of your travel date as last minute appointments are seldom available. 
We require a MINIMUM of 6 - 8 WEEKS NOTICE before your date of travel and would ask for 8 weeks during peak periods such as travel dates in July/August, particularly in the event a series of vaccinations are required.  All vaccinations should be administered at least 2 weeks before you travel in order for them to be effective.  Please be aware that some immunisations may not be covered under the NHS.

If we cannot offer you a suitable appointment there are alternative private travel clinics.   Details of these clinics are noted below.  There is also a public information website which you can access by clicking www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk.  

OTHER TRAVEL CLINICS
Local GECKO Travel Clinic  - geckotravelclinic.co.uk
Contact:                                 01786 845542 or on mobile: 07769 172357
Email:                                    anne@geckotravelclinic.co.uk
Address:                                 Airthrey Park Medical Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4NJ

OR

Glasgow Airport - 0141 848 4800
(this clinic has a satellite clinic which is held locally - to arrange an appointment please telephone the number above)

Kennington Centre, Glasgow - 0141 429 0913

Ochilview Travel Health Clinic, Newlands Road, Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk FK2 0DY - 01324 715876 or enquiry@ochilview.com

CHARGES   Note: these services are for our Practice registered patients only
Some travel immunisations and anti-malarial treatments fall outside the remit of the NHS and recent changes in NHS policy have made it necessary to introduce charges for some treatments.   These charges are in line with other Practices in the region and are noted below.The doctor will give you a private prescription for your vaccine and anti-malarial medication.   Please note that you will also be required to pay the Pharmacist for your vaccine and anti-malarial medication.   Pharmacy charges may vary and it is wise to shop around.

Prescription for non-NHS immunisation.........................................£30

Yellow fever immunisation and certificate.....................................£50

Prescription for anti-malarial treatment........................................£15

Vaccine certificate..................................................................... £10

Non-NHS Immunisations include the following:

Hepatitis B............................................................................... £45 per course (3 inj)

Junior Hepatitis B

Jap B Encephalitis

Cholera

Meningitis A & C

Rabies.................................................................................... £45 per course (3 inj)

Information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the links below:

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Carribean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Some services are not available on the NHS, for example, private sick notes, endorsements of private insurance claims, private medical examinations such as HGV, PSV, sports medicals etc.  For these services there is a charge.     

For guidance, please see the attached list for relevant services and associated fees.

Fees for Non- NHS services

Flu Clinic Dates 2019

The main flu clinics are currently being planned for 2019-20.  The first clinic will be planned for October and a follow up clinic early November subject to vaccine availability.

As in previous years the vaccination is available on the NHS to those 65 years and over and those under 65 who may be at risk.  If you are unsure if you are eligible for the vaccination please contact the surgery and we will be able to advise you.  Please contact the surgery in advance to book a suitable time. 

This year there are different vaccinations for different age groups to maximise immunity for different groups.

A nasal flu vaccination will also be available to children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old who have not yet started school. 

Shingles Vaccination

Those between the ages of 70 and 79 are also eligible to receive the Shingles vaccination.  This is a one off vaccination to protect against Shingles and patients are able to have this at the flu clinic as well.  If you wish to receive this please contact us.