Dr Ronnie Sydney  - Bsc MbChB MRCGP Manchester 1994

Dr Scott Henderson - Bsc MbChB MRCGP Glasgow 2010

Joyce Mair - Practice Nurse

Jacqueline Laird - Practice Manager

Claire Henderson - Business Manager 

Kathryn Polson - Assistant Practice Manager

Our reception staff are an excellent source of information and all routine enquiries should be directed there in the first instance.  They are working under doctor instruction to allow you to access the most appropriate professional for your health needs.  Information discussed with our team is treated in confidence, whether they may be administrative or medical.

Caroline

Jane

Olivia

Our district nursing team provide ongoing care for those patients who are unable to attend the surgery.  They also provide treatment room services daily, by appointment only.  Other services delivered by district nurses include: palliative care; continence services; health education, and; wound management. 

The district nursing team can be contacted on 01786 468251

We have a mental health nurse in the practice for patients experiencing low mood, anxiety/stress, difficulty sleeping or trouble controlling emotions. Appointments available on a Wednesday

Jahn Callaghan

Tina Milne

Our health visitors have an important role in supporting and providing information to families of pre-school children regarding the health and wellbeing.  They are contactable directly on 01786 480114

Hannah Sneddon

The Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) provides a service for patients aged 16 and over with any musculoskeletal (MSK) problem. This means patients do not need to be seen by a doctor first and can make an appointment directly with the APP via reception.

The APP works independently to assess, diagnose, and form a management plan for the patient, but liaises with GPs and other colleagues within the practice where necessary.

The APP may deliver initial evidence-based interventions and can refer on for blood tests,  forms of imaging e.g. XRs and scans and refer to secondary care services (e.g. Orthopaedics, Neurology, Rheumatology) if necessary.  Patients who require ongoing physiotherapy will be referred on to the main physiotherapy service.

Almost all APPs are able to administer steroid injections  and some are able to issue prescriptions.  All APPs can issue fit notes, but only for MSK conditions they have assessed.

To make an appointment please contact reception and ask for an APP appointment. 

For information on self-management of MSK conditions please follow the links below: -

https://nhsforthvalley.com/health-services/az-of-services/physiotherapy/musculoskeletal-msk/

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints

Caroline Friel