We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Appointments advice
We use a system called askmyGP which is an easy and fast way to ask for any kind of help from the practice. Available Monday to Friday from 7.30am until...
Asthma Review
For patients who are due an annual asthma review. Please would you answer the questions on the form below and submit it to us. If your symptoms are deteriorating or you...
NHS health information
There is plenty of information to help you manage your health on the NHS 24 website and the NHS Inform website. These buttons will take you to different sections of...
Non-NHS services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following: Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)...
Pharmacy and prescribing
The Lerwick practice works closely with the three town pharmacies. These are: Boots, Commercial Street. Tel: 692619 WHB Sutherlands, Freefield. Tel: 693502 Laing’s Pharmacy, Kantersted Road. Tel: 692579 There are...
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a...
Sick certificates
You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is...
Test results
Since our telephones are very busy in the early morning, we ask you to telephone 01595 693201 for test results (eg blood, urine, x-ray) after 2pm each day. To ensure...
Text message reminders
You can now register to receive information by text message on your phone regarding appointments and health care. If you wish to register for this messaging service please complete the...
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you request an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with an...
Clinics and services
Family planning All doctors provide contraceptive advice. The Sexual Health Clinic at the Gilbert Bain Hospital runs every Monday evening, 1830 – 2030. Contraceptive advice is also available here. For a general discussion, no appointment...
Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014
