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General Practice across the country has been struggling for years.  However it has now reached a critical situation with less money, less doctors and less staff to meet the growing needs of the Scottish population. So how did we get here?

In 2017, the Scottish Government recognised this and promised to introduce a new contract, starting in 2018 and to be fully implemented within 3 years. At the time, the then Health Secretary Shona Robison MSP (now Deputy First Minister) said “We equally recognised the fundamental challenges faced by general practice,

GP reception staff are a vital part of the health care team and are there to triage enquires.

You don’t have to tell them anything that makes you uncomfortable, however they can help you get the most appropriate appointment as quickly as possible. All the information they handle is treated confidentially.

I wanted to see my GP, so why am I seeing someone else?

Many GP practice teams include, or are supported by, nurses, advanced nurse practitioners (who can diagnose and treat health conditions), occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and link workers.

By using the

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NHS Scotland does not recommend choosing to pay to travel abroad for surgery as part of a packaged holiday. This is sometimes called surgical or cosmetic tourism.

Complications of having surgery abroad

Most surgical procedures go well but there can always be complications. You should understand what’s included in your treatment package in the event of complications.

One cause of problems after surgery abroad is the holiday that comes with the surgical package. A key part of recovery after surgery is rest. Taking part in activities such as swimming and sunbathing can have

Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) services

CTAC Edinburgh, based within Allermuir Health Centre and Sighthill Health Centre , Calder Road, Edinburgh and currently offers the following services: Wound Care – Basic and complex, Suture and Clip removal, Doppler ABPI, Ear Irrigation and pre audiology appointment check, Unscheduled Vaccinations. WOUND CARE – CTAC can care for all types of wounds from post surgical wound checks to complex care and compression therapy. Patients can self-refer to Edinburgh CTACS by calling the CTACS patient-focused booking line.

0131 537 7205

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The price of energy, food and bills are all rising and many of us are feeling worried about our finances. You may find yourself in a position you have never been in before. There are services and advice that can help. Eligibility for some of these services may depend on your circumstances

For more information please use links below 

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cost-living

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cost-living/help-youre-worried-money

How to count sick days

When you work out the number of days that you’ve been sick, you need to count all the days in a row you’ve been sick, including days you don’t normally work such as weekends and bank holidays.

Less than seven days off sick

If you have been sick for more than four days in a row, but less than seven, you can self–certify your illness using a SC2 form available online from HMRC.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. You do not need to see a Doctor.

More than seven days off sick

If

Please see guidance on how to self refer to physiotherapy  How to self refer to physiotherapy (2) and self referral form MSK Self Ref v5 (2)