Practice Nurses
Milton Surgery has a team of qualified and dedicated Practice Nurses.
Nurses are very happy to advise patients who have any concerns about health matters. It may of course be more appropriate to refer you to a doctor. Appointments are made at reception or by phone.
Nurse appointment times:
Monday – Friday 8.10am – 5.00pm (please note that these are generalised times and may not be available on all days)
Milton Surgery also has a qualified Healthcare Assistant who carries out phlebotomy tests (blood tests), blood pressure readings, and INR readings.Appointment times are:
Monday – Friday 8.10 am – 1.00pm (please note that these are generalised times and may not be available on all days)
Domiciliary Visits – these are carried out by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner. If you require a domiciliary visit for phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, INR readings, etc, please ensure that you tell the reception team that you are looking for an appointment to be carried out at your home. They will be able to advise regarding available appointment dates.
Please note that the reception staff will ask why you want an appointment with the nurse or healthcare assistant – this is to ensure that the correct amount of time is given for your consultation.
Services include:
- New Patient Registration
- Routine injections and blood sampling
- Diabetic, cardiovascular, and asthma clinics
- General health checks
- Weight reduction and healthy eating advice
- Blood pressure checks
- Cervical smears – if you are not sure whether you need one, the nurse will be happy to advise
District Nurses
Our District Nurses are Janet Stirrat, Maureen Dixon and Shirley Palfrey. There is also a team of staff nurse support.
Nurses provide home based nursing care for acutely ill and severely disabled patients. They also visit those unable to attend the practice for wound dressings, provision of advice and aids for those with incontinence problems.
If you wish to contact a District Nurse, please telephone 0131 549 7373 11am – 11.30am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Monday – Friday). A message may be left on the answer machine.
Health Visitors
Catriona Lodge, Health Visitor
Telephone number for health visitors: 549 7370/7371.
A message may be left on the answer machine.
Services include:
- Health promotion advice e.g. diet and lifestyle
- Consultations to all mothers and new babies
- Antenatal visits
- Parenting advice
- Health and social assessments for the elderly
Advice can be requested on a wide range of topics affecting physical, mental and social well being. Consultations can be arranged either at home or in the surgery.
