Mental Health

Please consider accessing the following NHS supported, free to access mental health resources.

• Self directed, online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? https://llttf.com/
• Looking for simple CBT coping strategies? https://thedeciderskills.vercel.app/
• Trouble sleeping? https://www.sleepio.com/
• Suffering with anxiety? https://www.trydaylight.com/
• Want to try meditation? https://www.feelinggood.app/ (user: wellgood password: positive)
• Local groups and resources? https://midspace.co.uk/
• Worried about money? https://www.worryingaboutmoney.co.uk/midlothian
• Looking for coping strategies for acute distress and urges to self harm, or worried about someone that you love? https://calmharm.co.uk/ or https://www.stayalive.app/
• Are you in crisis and struggling to cope? Phone Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS) for immediate support 0800 118 2962
• Are you feeling suicidal and worried that you can't keep yourself safe? Dial 111 to phone NHS 24 and ask for a mental health assessment.

If you would like to book an appointment with Primary Care Mental Health Nurse, please contact reception.

Wellbeing

www.thistle.org.uk/looking-for-support/midlothian

Midlothian Access Point

Book: email your name and contact number to map@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. A member of the team will call you within two working days. 

The Midlothian Access Point is open to people aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian and who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

It is run by Health in Mind and they can:

• Ask about how you are feeling and how it is affecting your life
• Offer information about local groups, services and activities that can help
• Refer you onto support that will work best for you
• Assist you to access this support, if needed

The service is currently being offered by phone/video call on various days and times, including evenings.

Find more information here.

Midspace

https://midspace.co.uk/ 

Midspace is Midlothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information. It has information about:

• local services
• self help materials
• local news and events

Physiotherapy

Book: Ask reception for an appointment

We have an Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner who can assess and diagnose any musculoskeletal conditions, provide you with an explanation of your condition, set you appropriate exercises and discuss management options. This may include referral to your local Physiotherapy department for ongoing physiotherapy, pain management advice, Xray or referral for a specialist opinion. 

They can help with:

• Back pain/sciatica
• Neck Pain/Whiplash
• Joint Pain & stiffness e.g. pain in your knee, shoulder, wrist or hand and osteoarthritis
• Sprains & strains e.g. pain in your knee, ankle or calf
• Weakness or de-conditioning after injury or surgery
• Loss of confidence with movement and physical activity.

You can also find self help advice for many conditions:

• NHS Inform
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• MSK app

GP Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners - Physiotherapy

Midwife

Book: Call 0131 536 2009 to arrange an initial booking appointment with the midwife (if you have a positive pregnancy test).

Family Planning 

Book: Call us to book an appointment with the practice nurse for family planning and contraceptive advice or a telephone appointment with Dr Kerr/Dr Steele for advice on the coil/implant. 

We offer a full family planning and contraceptive advice service. 

We are able to fit and remove coils and implants during normal working hours. Anyone wishing to use this service should make a telephone appointment with Dr Kerr (coils) or Dr Steele (coils and implants) for advice on requirements. You can also make an appointment at the Sexual Health Clinic. 

Ready Steady Baby!

Ready Steady Baby! helps you get ready for parenthood by taking you through the whole of your pregnancy from the early symptoms, through the antenatal care you will receive and on to advice on how to get through labour and the birth.

Unwanted Pregnancy

Book: Call Lothian Abortion Referral Service on 0131 536 2454 (9am-3pm Mon- Fri). Alternatively you can make an emergency appointment with your GP or at the Sexual Health Clinic.

Chronic Disease Clinics

Book: We will send you a letter to arrange an appointment - this will usually be in the month of your birthday.

The appointment will either be with a healthcare assistant or a practice nurse and will review your chronic disease. 

Lifestyle Advice

Book: make an appointment with the practice nurse.

We can offer advice about lifestyle changes such as losing weight or a healthy diet etc. 

NHS Live Well

Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.

Quit Your Way

Book: You can refer yourself here.

Free specialist support to help you stop smoking. Support sessions are informal and a stop smoking specialist can explain medications such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Champix. 
 

Alcohol Consumption

Please answer the questions in the short questionnaire to enable us to assess your alcohol consumption rate and offer advice if necessary.

Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire

Asthma review

Please would you answer the questions on the form below and submit it to us.

If your symptoms are deteriorating or you have any concerns, please make an appointment to the respiratory nurse or a doctor as well.

Open the Asthma Annual Review Form

Wart Clinic/cryotherapy

*Currently suspended due to COVID -19*

We run a wart clinic for anyone who has tried over the counter treatments and then been advised by a GP or nurse to be seen at the clinic. 

Minor Surgery

Book: You must be referred by a GP or nurse

We run a minor surgery clinic in the surgery 6-8 weeks.

Palliative Care

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.