TRAVEL VACCINATIONS 

From Friday 1 April 2022, the way you access travel vaccinations will change. Vaccinations previously delivered at GP practices will be the responsibility of

NHS Lanarkshire

These vaccines are:

 Hepatitis A
 Typhoid
 Hepatitis A and typhoid combined
 Cholera
 Revaxis (polio / diphtheria / tetanus)

The consultation and vaccination will continue to be free of charge for people who live in Lanarkshire or who are registered with a Lanarkshire GP practice. For information on the travel vaccination service in other health boards, visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk

If you need any of the above vaccines for travel, you can now contact participating community pharmacies directly and staff will advise you of the process.
Please make sure you know the vaccination requirements of the country you are travelling to, and allow for sufficient time to be vaccinated. You can check this at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk before arranging your appointment at a pharmacy. Please note, this service does not include the covid-19 vaccine.
Some travellers may need vaccines and anti-malarials which are not provided free of charge through this NHS service. Pharmacies may provide this additional service, however there will be a charge for it.

For details of local participating pharmacies, visit

www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/travel-vaccinations/

General travel health advice is available at

www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/doctors/travel-health-and-vaccinations

The NHS website nhsinform.scot is full of useful information. You can also phone on 0800 22 44 88 or call NHS24 on 111

SELF CERTIFICATES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE SURGERY 

YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD A SC2 FROM HMRC WEBSITE

GP AND PRACTICE NURSE APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TELEPHONE TRIAGE IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.   

Our staff will help direct you to the appropriate Health Care Professional to deal with your medical problems - this may not always be a Doctor or Nurse.  In order to do this the staff will require to ask details of your symptoms.  Please be patient with them.

The local Pharmacy's run  minor ailments clinics and can advise and assist you with your medication

Local Opticians, Physiotherapist and Dentists are also their to help.

Hairmyres, Wishaw and Monklands hospitals run Minor Injury Clinics -  9 am to 9 pm seven days a week.  

The NHS website nhsinform.scot is full of useful information. You can also phone on 0800 22 44 88 or call NHS24 on 111

Welcome to Oak Lodge Medical Practice

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Get Well, Keep Well

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Access

The surgery premises has disabled access and facilities.