Cervical Screening Awareness Week
If you don’t know what HPV is, you’re not alone! For many women and people with a cervix, the first time they see the word is on their cervical screening results. Join @JoTrust on twitter for #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek from 14-20 June to help share the facts: http://jostrust.org.uk/csaw
June 15th, 2021
Over 40’s Drop-in Covid Vaccination Clinics
June 2nd, 2021
COVID-19 – Confirmation of vaccination
Your GP cannot provide letters showing your coronavirus vaccination status.
If you require confirmation of your vaccination status for travel, you can obtain a record via nhsinform website or by calling the covid-19 status helpline on: 0808 196 8565. The helpline is open every day from 10.00am to 6.00pm.
June 1st, 2021
31st May – Bank Holiday
The practice will be closed on Monday 31st of May for the Bank Holiday.
Please remember to order your medication to cover this period and allow us and the pharmacy a minimum of 2 working days to have your prescription ready for you.
If you do find yourself short on this day, your local emergency pharmacies are:
Boots – High St Dumbarton – Tel: 01389 763907 – Open 11am – 3pm
Boots – Main St Alexandria – Tel: 01389 752606 – Open 11am – 3pm
Well – Dalvait Road Balloch – Tel: 01389 752476 – Open 9am – 5:30pm
If you are in need of medical attention during this time (which cannot wait until we re-open), you can use the regular NHS 111 online service: 111.nhs.uk/ or call 111 if you are unable to get help online.
If you are in need of immediate medical attention dial 999.
For information about other NHS services available during the May bank holiday weekend period. Click here to be directed to the very helpful ‘Know Who To Turn To’ NHS guide’.
May 21st, 2021
3rd of May – Bank Holiday
The practice will be closed on Monday 3rd of May for the Bank Holiday.
Please remember to order your medication to cover this period and allow us and the pharmacy a minimum of 2 working days to have your prescription ready for you.
If you do find yourself short on this day, your local emergency pharmacies are:
Boots – High St Dumbarton – Tel: 01389 763907 – Open 11am – 3pm
Boots – Main St Alexandria – Tel: 01389 752606 – Open 11am – 3pm
If you are in need of medical attention during this time (which cannot wait until we re-open), you can use the regular NHS 111 online service: 111.nhs.uk/ or call 111 if you are unable to get help online.
If you are in need of immediate medical attention dial 999.
For information about other NHS services available during the May bank holiday weekend period. Click here to be directed to the very helpful ‘Know Who To Turn To’ NHS guide’.
April 26th, 2021
Spring 2021 – Newsletter
The latest edition of our newsletter is available now! Click here to view.
April 16th, 2021
GP Changes
This month we have welcomed back Dr Fiona Gregor from maternity leave! Dr Gregor’s working days will now be Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Dr Jean Graham who was covering the maternity leave has now finished up with us, however she frequently locums with us, so we expect to see her back periodically in the future.
Dr Katie Mitchell has changed her working days to Tuesday – Thursday mornings & Friday full days.
Dr Esiovwa has now completed her training with us and has moved on to pastures new. Congratulations & we wish her the best of luck!
Last but not least, GP Trainee Dr Jasmin Gregory has joined our team and will be with us until August this year.
April 14th, 2021
Easter Holiday
Your GP surgery will be closed for the Easter holidays on Friday 2nd & Monday 5th April.
If you are in need of medical attention during this time (which cannot wait until we re-open), you can use the regular NHS 111 online service: 111.nhs.uk/ or call 111 if you are unable to get help online.
If you are in need of immediate medical attention dial 999.
For information about other NHS services available during the Easter weekend period. Click here to be directed to the very helpful ‘Know Who To Turn To’ NHS guide’.
Your local pharmacies will maintain their normal opening times on Friday 2nd , Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th , however if you find yourself short of your medication on Monday 5th your local pharmacy openings are:
Boots Pharmacy – 167/169 Main Street, Alexandria, Tel: 01389 752606 – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Boots Pharmacy – 98 Sylvania Way, Clydebank, Tel: 0141 952 2217 – 11:00am – 5:00pm
From all at Levenside Practice, we would like to wish you all a Happy Easter!
April 1st, 2021