CHANGE TO PRACTICE BOUNDARY

From the 16th of October 2023, the practice is no longer able to accept patients who do not live within the TD5 postcode area.  To find your closest GP practice, please visit NHS Inform - Scotland's Service Directory | NHS inform

WINTER VACCINATIONS

Please be aware, the practice do not have information on the Winter Vaccination programme.  For all vaccination queries, please visit NHS Inform Winter vaccines | NHS inform

ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS

The practice is fully open and seeing patients.  If your matter is non-urgent, please make a routine appointment with your GP.  For emergencies, please dial 999.

LONG COVID RESOURCE

If you have been diagnosed with Long Covid or suspect you may have Long Covid, you can find more information here: Long Covid Resource

NHS BORDERS SCREENING PROGRAMMES, FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS & WAITING TIMES

Between screening appointments or as you wait for your rescheduled screening appointment, be aware of any symptoms or signs of the conditions we screen for. If you have any of the symptoms contact our reception team on 01573 224424 for an appointment with a doctor

For information on current screening programmes please visit www.nhsinform.scot/screeningupdate 

Understandably we are receiving queries regarding out-patient appointments, follow-up appointments and waiting list times at BGH.  Unfortunately, we do not have access to or influence over BGH appointment booking systems, so we request that you contact BGH Outpatients directly if you have queries about your appointment or expected waiting list times on 01896 826756.  Alternatively, the NHS Borders website can give up to date information about expected waiting times at www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/waitingtimes

KELSO RUGBY MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

As part of Kelso Rugby Mental Health Initiative, this short video was made for TV.  If you are affected by any issues raised in this film, please call to speak to a member of our team

Kelso Rugby Mental Health Initiative

TEXT MESSAGE ALERT SERVICE

We can use text messaging to contact you for the following:

•        Confirmation of appointment date/time
•        Results (Blood tests etc.)
•        Appointment date/time reminders
•        Information and updates about the Practice
•        Unavoidable short notice cancellations

If you would like to receive text messages please make sure that we have your mobile number on your record.