District Nurses, Health Visitors & CTAC

If you are already involved with the District Nursing Team and require to contact them, please call  Tel: 0131 441 9128 

The district nurses provide nursing treatments and advice to the housebound and patients recently discharged from hospital (over 16). Their working hours are 08.00 - 16.30 but the best time to contact them in the surgery is Monday to Friday 14.00 - 14.30. If they are out of the office a message can be left on their answering machine and they will get back to you.

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors visit all families with children under 5 years old. They provide information, advice and support to parents of pre-school children, particularly at times of physical or emotional stress. The Health Visiting team are available Monday to Friday 9 til 5. However, if they are out of the office a message can be left on their answering machine. The Health Visiting team are based at Allermuir Medical Centre (opposite Tesco at Colinton Mains).

Tel: 0131 312 2164

CTAC (Community Treatment And Care)

 

  • Post op wound care
  • Removal of staples & clips
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • Student MMR, Men ACWY & HPV Vaccinations
  • Shingles Vaccine (aged 70-79) 

To access any of the above services please contact CTAC by phone

Tel: 0131 537 7205

 

 

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