Braeside Medical Practice (Galashiels) formerly known as Dr Johnston & Partners
Area Covered:
Galashiels and surrounding area including Allanhaugh, Stow, Halkburn, Mosshouses, Melrose, Lindean and Clovenfords
When are we open?:
Surgery Hours:
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm
Late evening surgery on Wednesdays from 6.00pm to 8.15pm
Staff List:
Dr Patricia Cramond (GP)
Dr Paul Jordan (GP)
Dr Leanne Bewsher (GP)
Dr Robin Michie (GP)
Making an appointment:
To make an appointment, please phone between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday - Friday
Out of hours: 08454 242424
When the surgery is closed (see 'Surgery hours' above) you should telephone the NHS 24 helpline on 08454 24 24 24 who will give appropriate advice or will refer you to Borders Emergency Care Service (BECS), the out of hours service operated by NHS Borders. (BECS replaced BORDOC in November 2004).
Home visits:
If you are too ill to come to the surgery, a house visit can be arranged. If possible, requests for home visits should be made before 10.30am so that the doctors can plan their working day.
Repeat prescriptions:
Repeat prescriptions can be ordered by handing in the form attached to your printed prescription at the surgery reception, or by telephoning 01896 661360. Please phone for repeat prescriptions AFTER 11.00am - this makes it easier for patients requiring urgent appointments to get through.
You should allow at least 48 hours for your prescription to be ready, as all prescriptions are checked and signed by the doctors between surgeries, clinics, house calls etc.. If you supply a stamped addressed envelope we will be happy to post your prescription to you, but do take account of the extra time this will take to get to you.
Some local chemists collect prescriptions from the surgery on behalf of patients. This can be a convenient service for patients on regular medication or who find coming to the surgery inconvenient, but please remember:
- you should contact the chemist of your choice to make these arrangements initially
- you must always tell us when you order a repeat prescription that it is to be collected by a chemist
- this service will add to the length of time between ordering your prescription and being able to collect your medication.
Sometimes you will be asked to see your doctor before receiving further supplies of medication, to check that all is well.
Suggestions/Complaints:
Any useful suggestions or comments to help us run a better service can be posted n the suggestions box at reception. Alternatively please feel free to discuss any problems/complaints with the service directly with the Practice Manager or your doctor.
Clinics List
Antenatal Clinic - Monday - 2pm to 4pm by appointment
Asthma Clinic - Alt Thurs - 3.30pm to 5.30pm by appointment
Baby Clinic - Wed - 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Cardiovascular Screening Clinic - alternate Thurs - 1.15pm to 3.15pm/1.15pm to 2.45pm, by appointment
Cardiovascular Screening Clinic - Mon - 9am to 12.30pm by appointment
Cardiovascular Screening Clinic - Wed - 1pm to 3.30pm by appointment
Diabetic Clinic - Second last Wed of every month - by appointment
Immunisation Clinic - Fortnightly - by appointment
Wart Clinic - Alt Thurs - 3pm to 3.30pm by appointment
Wellwoman/Cervical Cytology Clinic - Monday - 9am to 4.30pm
Wellwoman/Cervical Cytology Clinic - Thursday - 9am to 12noon
Wellwoman/Cervical Cytology Clinic - Tuesday - 1pm to 4pm
Wellwoman/Cervical Cytology Clinic - Wednesday - 8.30am to 4.30pm
Contact Details:
Mr Roy Thomson
Galashiels Health Centre
Currie Road
Galashiels
TD1 2UA
01896 661360 General Tel.
01896 661360 Appointments Tel.
08454 242424 Out of Hours Tel.
johnston.info@galashielshc.borders.scot.nhs.uk Email
01896 661357 Fax