Clinics & Services

All of the doctors provide maternity, contraceptive, minor surgical and child health surveillance services.

• Minor Surgery - this clinic is currently restricted. Most minor skin lesions can be dealt with. Patients are usually referred to the clinic by one of the doctors in the Practice.
• Joint Injections - Our physio John is able to perform joint injections in the Practice. These are done in normal surgery time, and patients can be referred by any of the doctors in the Practice. 

Practice Nurses run clinics for routine monitoring of coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Asthma

These are separate clinics which are run on a regular basis in the Practice. The Practice Nurse will review your respiratory condition and advise on any new treatment or care plan if required.

Coronary Heart Disease

All patients with heart disease are invited to attend this clinic. The Practice Nurse will assess/review your condition and advise on any amendments to your medications/care. Appointments for this clinic are available at regular intervals.

Diabetes

We hold a clinic on a regular basis. Our Practice Nurse will review your diabetic medication and care at regular intervals. Onward referral to the local hospital diabetic clinic may be required in certain situations. Chiropody and annual diabetic eye screening are advised for all diabetic patients and these are dealt with outwith the Practice.

Diabetes - Live it Highland

Primary Care Mental Health Team 

Our colleagues, Donna Stephen and Kate Fraser, consult Wednesday all day and Friday mornings

Community Link Worker

Support for GP practice patients - click on the following links for further info - Change Mental Health

CLW promotional video    “All information patients share with the Community Link Worker Team is treated confidentially. However, if there is a risk of harm to an individual, or of harm to others, then the CLW team have a duty to share that information with an appropriate referral organisation, such as the GP Practice, Emergency Services, or Mental Health services.”

Elderly Patients

All patients over 75 years of age are encouraged to have an annual medical assessment.

Child Health Surveillance

Appointments can be booked with the GP for a baby's 6 week child development check.  For a baby's 8 week routine immunisations, appointments will be arranged by NHS Highland Vaccination Team.

For other routine childhood immunisations, appointments will be arranged by NHS Highland Vaccination Team.

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022 

TRAVEL VACCINATIONS - PATIENTS ARE BEING REFERRED TO COMMUNITY PHARMACIES AS THE GP PRACTICE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO OFFER THIS SERVICE.

Travel Vaccinations

Many common illnesses are preventable and you should obtain information about staying healthy abroad visiting your local community pharmacy or by visiting one of the websites below. It is also worth contacting the Foreign Office (see Useful Resources below) to check whether there are any advisory restrictions regarding the countries you are visiting.

Anti-Malarials

You may need these depending on the countries to be visited and the time of year. The more detail you are able to give about the parts of each country you are going to visit and the time of year, the more accurately the pharmacy can advise you regarding the anti-malarials you need.

Insurance

We strongly advise that you take out adequate travel insurance for your journey. It is important that you inform the insurance company of any medical conditions you have, otherwise your insurance may be invalid.

Fitness to fly / travel

If you are uncertain whether you are fit to fly, please make an appointment with one of the doctors. There will be a charge if a certificate needs to be issued or an examination carried out. Alternatively, some airlines have medical officers who can advise on your fitness to fly.

Useful resources

Fit for travel:
http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/

Foreign and commonwealth office:
www.fco.gov.uk/travel

Department of Health Advice for Travellers:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthadvicefortravellers/index.htm

British Airways Travel Advice
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/healthintro/public/en-gb

MASTA:
www.masta.org

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below: 

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

Teenage Health

Practice Based Services for young people.

Our range of services tailored for the needs of young people include:

• Contraception
• Sexual health and advice
• Healthy life-style advice
• Immunisation
• Travel advice
• Health and emotional concerns
• Pregnancy testing

Teenage Confidentiality

We would like to reassure young people about their rights to medical help and privacy (confidentiality).

Even if you are under 16 years of age, doctors still have to keep anything you tell them private, just as they would for an adult. So if you seek advice on any problem ranging from a cold to something as personal as contraception or a sexual problem, your doctor will not tell anyone what has been discussed.

Are there exceptions to this?

In exceptional circumstances the doctor may believe that keeping a secret puts either a patient or someone else at risk of harm. For example a doctor may suspect you are being seriously hurt in some way, and may wish to involve other professionals in helping you. No information would be passed without first discussing this option with you.

Do I need my parent's permission?

You don't need your parent's permission to see a doctor, and no information will be discussed with your parents without your agreement. Many parents and young people can talk about their problems together, but many do find it extremely difficult. It can be reassuring to ask a doctor for help and advice.

Equally, keeping a sexual relationship, drug problem or depression secret for example, can be stressful so confiding in your parents, an adult you trust or your doctor may make life easier.

Can I bring someone with me to my appointment?

It can be supportive to have someone with you. This may be a parent, a friend or a partner.

Non-NHS Services

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

• 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.

PRIVATE CLINIC REFERRALS - Click here for patient information
 

Useful Links

Please note: Kingsmills Medical Practice is not responsible for the content of any of these sites nor do we endorse them.

Alcohol Problems

Asthma

Bone & Joint Problems

Cancer Information

Children's Health

Diabetes

Elderly

Foreign Travel Health

Heart Problems

Menopause

Menopause Resources

Mental Health and Counselling

Nutrition

Patient Information

Sexual Health and Family Planning

Stop Smoking

Travel Health

Physiotherapy Appointments Now Available

For more information on what the Physiotherapist (First Contact Physiotherapist) can do for you please click on the following - FCP website

Phio - NHS Highland's digital musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy assessment

As part of our physiotherapy service, we believe it's important to offer you immediate support when you feel like you need it.  Phio is a clinically-supported, digital musculoskeletal system. It is a free interactive online tool that quickly and accurately signposts you to the right pathway to support your MSK condition.

The Phio assessment takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and your answers will always be assessed by a qualified physiotherapy team. If your condition is deemed suitable, you will be invited to download an app on your smartphone with a programme of exercises tailored to your condition. You should receive this within 48 hours. Once you start, a team of physiotherapists are on hand to monitor and support you via a two-way chat.

This service is totally free, is overseen by the physiotherapy team at Phio, and will not impact your access to our other care services. - Access here

Physiotherapy Pelvic Health - NHS Highland physiotherapists offer a self-referral service for continence and other pelvic health problems. Click on links below for further information:

Physiotherapy | NHS Highland (scot.nhs.uk)

Physiotherapy Pelvic Health - Self Referral Form

Chronic Pain Management Questionnaire  - to be completed prior to referral to the Service by the GP.

Menopause Symptom Questionnaire 

Physiotherapy Pelvic Health - Self Referral Form

Podiatry Referral Form

Subject Access Request Form