Clinics & Services by Appointment

MATERNITY

This clinic is run by the community midwives. Care is also shared with the GPs and the obstetricians at Inverness who will arrange confinements.

CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS

Immunisations against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Meningitis (HIB), Polio, Meningitis C, Pneumococcal, Mumps, Measles and Rubella are given at the recommended intervals.

CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

The practice is on the Health Board List for Child Health Surveillance which means that the doctors can carry out developmental checks on under-fives.

CERVICAL SMEARS

The practice nurse holds this clinic.

From 6th June 2016 the age at which young women will be invited for their first cervical screening will change from 20 to 25 years.  The frequency of cervical screening will continue to be every three years for woman aged 25 to 50, but will change to every five years for women aged 50 to 64. 

More information can be found in the NHS Inform website- http://www.nhsinform.co.uk/screening/cervical

 There is a computerised recall system to help remind you.

MINOR SURGERY

The practice is on the Health Board List for Minor Surgery, which can be discussed with any of the doctors.

COMMUNITY NURSES / MIDWIVES / HEALTH VISITORS

These are based at the Ullapool Health Centre and in Achiltibuie and Dundonnell and are happy to give help and advice concerning nursing or midwifery problems. Please leave a message on his or her answering machine if there is no one there to take your call.

• ULLAPOOL - 01854 612523
• ACHILTIBUIE - 01854 622253
• DUNDONNELL - 01854 633205

VISITING SERVICES

Many clinics are held in the Health Centre by visiting medical and para-medical specialists.  Theses include NHS Chiropody, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Diabetic services.Please attend the surgery and ask the doctor if you feel any are relevant to you.

DENTIST

Dr Parsons consults on Wednesdays and Fridays.  For further information and appointments please telephone 01854 612660.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

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

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Useful website link http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home.aspx and

http://www.nhsinform.co.uk

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

If you require a medical examination, please contact us in advance since many are time consuming and may need a special appointment. There may be a charge, payable in advance, for private medicals, vaccinations, letters and certificates.  Charges will still apply for missed or cancelled appointments.

Flu Vaccination

We also offer private flu vaccinations, if you are not eligible to receive one free of charge on the NHS. Charges will still apply for missed or cancelled appointments.

Please ask at Reception for full details and a list of current charges.