The Braids Medical Practice

  • To help keep patients up-to-date with what is going on in the Practice we now have a Facebook page


    Braids Medical Practice Facebook page
  • GP Changes

    We are pleased to welcome Dr Vicky Hepworth and Dr Isla Hyslop to the practice. 


    Dr Hyslop is in the practice on a Monday and Tuesday each week and Dr Hepworth is in the practce on a Wednesday and Friday.  

     

  • The practice now has a  GP Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) working in the practice. 


    If you have, or think you have, a musculoskeletal (MSK) problem please ask for an appointment with her.  

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  • Drop in mental Health Support

PRACTICE CLOSURE: EASTER HOLIDAYS


Due to the Easter Public Holidays the Practice will be closed on



Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April



We will be open again on Tuesday 2nd April at 8am. 


Please ensure you have enough medication to see you through the holiday period.


If you require urgent medical care when the Practice is closed please call 111



OUR SERVICES


Appointments with the Doctor  can be arranged either in the practice or over the telephone as appropriate.  We  have now increased the number of appointments  face-to-face with a GP and you will  only  be able to book a telephone appointment when the doctor does not need to exam you.


Appointments can book book up to six weeks in advance and  if your problem is not urgent we would be grateful if you could book ahead with your usual GP.


We would encourage you to avoid calling at 8am where possible to arrange an appointment unless you need  to be seen that day. If you are arranging an appointment in advance it is better to call later in the day when our phone lines are less busy.


When you phone to arrange an appointments a trained member of our team will ask a few questions about the problem you are calling about so that they can make the most appropriate provision for you.  More information about seeing the GP can be found here 


Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) appointments are generally in the practice, although some telephone appointments are still available for the ANP and appointments for our Practice Nurse and bloods with our phlebotomist can be booked as normal.


Viral infections like colds and flu are very common in babies and children and most will make a full recovery without needing to see the GP. There is lots of advice and support available to help you.

 

NHS Inform provides useful information and practical advice on what to do if your child has a cold or flu symptoms which can be found here.


Guidance for families with young children on what to do if a child is feeling unwell and when to seek medical advice can also be found at: parentclub.scot/poorly  and a useful guide when to seek help with coughs, colds, earache and sore throats can be found here



The Mental Health Information Station is a one-stop-shop for anyone affected by mental health and wellbeing difficulties, providing support and information to Edinburgh residents.


Information about the work they do and support they provide can be found in the first Mental Health Information Station newsletter here.


If you would like to speak to a mental health specialist one-to-one you can drop into the thrive cafe on a Friday between 9:30am -2.15pm. No appointment required. Click here to find out more.


 NHS 24 Online App 

If you live in Scotland, the free NHS 24 Online app allows you to find your nearest services and to assess your symptoms to find out what you should do next. Further information about the app can be found here

The Find my Nearest function allows you to locate health and care services within your local area by using your post code or location. You will be able to see how far away each service is, if it is open or closed and contact details for the service.

The chatbot functions allows you to answer questions and find out how to get further advice about:
  • Run out of medicine
  • Eye problems
  • Flu-like illness
  • Lower back pain
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
The App is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

The App allows you to find appropriate self-care and health services so you can access the right care, at the right place.

To make sure everyone can access the care they need quickly and safely it is important you choose the 'Right Care in the Right Place'.  You may not always need an appointment with the GP as there are many other ways to get the care and advice you require.


At NHSinform.scot you can get accurate and reliable information to help you make informed decisions about your health needs. This includes:


  • How to help yourself to manage common symptoms such as fever, earache, and vomiting.
  • Information and guidance on home treatments and over-the-counter remedies.
  • Symptom checkers to let you know where to go if you need further medical care


Your community pharmacist should be your first stop for minor illness and common clinical conditions, such as sore throats, earache and cold sores, along with common clinical conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTI's). The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacist who, like GPs, can provide certain medicines and products on the NHS.


Your dentist can help with pain and problems in your mouth while the optometrist should be your first point of contact for any eye problems.


If you have a cut, minor burn, sprain or suspected broken bone or fracture you should contact the minor injuries unit on 111


Guidance finding the Right Care in the Right Place can be found here and Scotland' s Service Directory provides details of many health and wellbeing services throughout Scotland, including dentists, opticians and support groups.


When we are closed information about how you can get medical advice and care can be found here


About

Welcome to the Braids Medical Practice.

Our aim is to provide you with the best care possible. We strive to practice high quality medicine applying current medical knowledge to the traditional doctor-patient relationship. We believe patients can expect a high standard of care from our team and will exercise responsibility in using our service appropriately.
Telephone: 0131 445 5999

Out of Hours: 111

District Nurses: 0131 445 7208
Health Visitors: 0131 312 2164
You are welcome to register with the practice if you live within our practice area (click here for map)

Surgery Information

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed

Address:  6 Camus Avenue, Edinburgh EH10 6QT


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