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Mask Wearing

From the 16th May, the Scottish Government has advised to stand-down the current guidance regarding the extended use of fluid resistant face masks (FRSM) and face coverings within health and care settings for staff, patients and visitors.  

It is no longer necessary to wear any face covering unless it is required where there is a risk from close contact with individuals displaying respiratory symptoms.

Patients will not be asked to wear face masks unless there is a risk of transmission from individuals with respiratory symptoms, however, patients and visitors may still choose to wear a face covering as a matter of personal choice.

The new guidance covers all hospitals, health centres, community sectors, primary care facilities and care homes.

 VERBAL ABUSE

Unfortunately, our practice staff have been subject to an increase of verbal abuse over recent weeks from a small number of patients.

This is not acceptable and we would like to remind everyone to be mindful of this when contacting the practice.  The practice is extremely busy and we are dealing with queries as quickly and efficiently as we can.

Verbal abuse towards any of practice staff will not be tolerated and may result in you being removed from our practice list.

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Public Holidays 2024

The practice with be closed on the following dates due to NHS Lanarkshire public holidays:

Monday 6th May 2024

Monday 27th May 2024

Monday 15th July 2024

Monday 30th September 2024

Please ensure that you have enough medication to last you during these times.  If you require medical advice on these days, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

Smoking Cessation Medication

We understand that Zyban (buproprion) has recently become available again, having been unavailable for years. The smoking cessation service are apparently unable to prescribe this at present (this needs to be authorised through official channels). We are aware that the smoking cessation service may be directing some patients to request Zyban from their GP. Zyban is not on the NHS Lanarkshire Formulary and thus we cannot prescribe it. GPs are also not contracted to provide a smoking cessation service - this is out with our remit and is provided instead via Quit Your Way. Requests for this medication will be declined.

For smoking cessation help please visit Quit Your Way at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/helplines/quit-your-way-scotland?utm_source=NHS%20Lanarkshire&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=Don%27t%20Wait

Online Prescription Requests

We are changing the way that you order prescriptions online.  To register for this service, please email ppmc@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk and provide your name, DOB, email address and mobile telephone number.

Following this, you will receive an email from patient services with the information you require to set up your account.

If you have any problems with this, please come to reception and speak with a member of staff.

Please register as soon as you are able.

Welcome to Portland Park Medical Centre

Portland Park Medical Centre was formed in 1971 and has always had a tradition of developing modern clinical practice within the context of caring family medicine.

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Get Well, Keep Well

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Join In

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription.  Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.

Access

At the front of the Practice there is a ramp for anyone who requires help entering or leaving the building and all consulting rooms are on ground level.

 

 

(Site updated 29/04/2024)
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