Visiting specialists in substance abuse, psychiatry, psychology, smoking cessation and dietetics also run clinics in the surgery on a regular basis.

Patients with high blood pressure and/or coronary heart disease are encouraged to attend annual health checks with the nurse. 

By attending these clinics you will improve your control and reduce the risk of complications associated with hypertension and coronary heart disease.

Diabetic patients are encouraged to attend regular health checks with the nurse and to follow up these checks annually. 

By coming to the clinics you will improve your control and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes.

There is a team of five midwives working an integrated midwifery system covering GP surgeries in Lockerbie, Lochmaben and Moffat.

A 24 hour service is provided throughout pregnancy, delivery and the postnatal period. 

The contact number is 01576 205536.

There is a team of five midwives working an integrated midwifery system covering GP surgeries in Lockerbie, Lochmaben and Moffat.

A 24 hour service is provided throughout pregnancy, delivery and the postnatal period. 

The contact number is 01576 205536.

If you have a problem which your doctor feels is best treated by a minor operation, it may be carried out at the surgery, if appropriate. 

We suggest that you seek advice about travel vaccinations ideally about 8-10 weeks before going abroad. Our practice nurses are fully trained to advise on these matters. Please note that for some travel immunisations there may be a charge.

Tetanus vaccines are recommended every ten years for adults. 

A travel form can be collected from the surgery reception desk.

Do you need help with your NHS hearing aid?

It can take some time to get used to hearing aids, getting used to how to manage your hearing aids, and getting used to new sounds.

The Hard of Hearing Group have trained volunteers who can provide help and support with the following:

• Tubing, minor repairs, ear mould cleaning and battery replacement;

• Advice on how to clean your hearing aids and how to get the most out of your hearing aids;

• Information and signposting to other services;

• Introduction to other useful equipment.

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Drop in sessions are held at the Town Hall, High street, Lockerbie.

10am – 12 noon, the first Wednesday of every month.

An immunisation clinic is held every Thursday between 1.30 pm and 4 pm. This clinic is run by a visiting Immunisation Nurse Specialist and is by appointment only.  

For all developmental checks, advice and any other health visitor service, please contact your health visitor directly on 01576 205 531.

We strongly recommend that all children are fully immunised if possible. You should arrange an appointment to attend the child health clinic either when you receive a reminder from the Health Board or when advised by your health visitor.

The respiratory clinics are run by our practice nurses in conjunction with the doctors. The nurse reviews all patients with asthma and related diseases. By being seen regularly and following  advice, you can minimise your symptoms. 

If you have any problems with your regular appointments, you can arrange a telephone consultation with the nurse to discuss your condition.