Broughty Ferry Health Centre - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

103 Brown Street
Broughty Ferry
Dundee, DD5 1EP
Tel: 01382 731331

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Time link to sudden cardiac death

How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Male extinction theory challenged

A new study comparing chromosomes in humans and rhesus monkeys suggests genetic decay of the male sex chromosome has all but ended.

Heart symptoms 'differ in women'

Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study in the US.

Nurses 'should sign Dignity Code'

Nurses and care workers should sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect, say a group of politicians and charities.

Baby P duo made 'serious errors'

Two of Baby Peter's social workers committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days, a tribunal hears.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

Fatal fungal probe awarded £5.1m

Aberdeen researchers are awarded £5.1m to lead an investigation into fungal infections which cause death.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Health Protection Agency

Update on measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics & Services

Health Visitors

District Nurse

Macmillan Nursing Services

Non-NHS/Private Services

Clinics & Services

Nurse Clinics

asthma_inhaler_5 We have four practice nurses and one Health Care Assistant working in our team, who run an appointment based system Monday to Friday.

They work closely with the doctors and, in addition to providing first Aid and general nursing services, they are available to give advice on a variety of health problems. They also offer many different clinics including Well Woman, Diabetic, Asthma and Heart Disease Prevention.

Most blood tests are taken by our Health Care Assistant at the Phlebotomy clinic, but we request that this is discussed between you and your doctor beforehand.

Health Promotion

The practice believes in the prevention of illness and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Please see the Health Promotion Clinic times for more details.

Immunisations and Vaccinations

Detailed Information on childhood vaccinations can be found in the Vaccination Schedule on the right hand side, these are generally given at the childhood immunisation clinic run by the Health Visitors or at school.

Influenza Vaccination

Available October to December. Ask at reception for details. Influenza vaccination is recommended for all patients with heart disease, long term respiratory problems, chronic illness, e.g. diabetes, over 65 years of age and those living or working in residential or nursing homes.

Travel Vaccination

vaccination11 If you are traveling abroad, you will require an appointment with one of the local travel Centres. Please see the Travel Vaccination information on the right hand side. You should contact one of these centres at the earliest opportunity, as at least four weeks are required for vaccinations to take effect.

Some travel destinations can incur a complex vaccination programme. Travel vaccinations for Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A and Typhoid are provide through the National Health Service. Any other travel vaccinations will incur a charge. Details of these charges can be obtained by contacting one of the Travel Centres..

Travel Vaccinations/medication incurring Charges:

Hepatitis B
Mengivac
Meningitis A&C
Japanese B Encephalitis
Rabies
Meningitis
ACWY
Tick Borne Encephalitis
Malaria Tablets

Charges will also be incurred for certificates for fitness to travel and confirmation of vaccination administered.

Health Visitors

smiling_patient The Health Visitors specialise in family health, care of the elderly and child development. Their work involves running clinics within the Health Centre and visiting patients in their own homes.

The Health Visitors can be contacted between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday on 778690.

The services include:

Ante Natal Care
Parenting Skills
Post Natal Care
Hospital Aftercare
Family Nutrition
Bereavement
Accident Prevention
Counseling
Disability
Adult and Child Abuse
Welfare Benefits
Health Promotion
Family Health Issues
Family Planning
Advice

District Nurse

nurse_care_at_home The District Nurses provide nursing care in the home for those patients unable to come to the surgery. They are closely involved in the provision of care to terminally ill patients being cared for at home.

All nurses can be contacted between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday on 740187. If you need to contact the District Nurses outwith these times, they can be contacted on 480052, which is a 24 hour answering machine service.

There are a number of services the District Nurses can provide. These include:

Palliative Care
Post Operative Care
Asthma Care
Diabetic Care
Rehabilitation
Terminal Care
Wound Care
General Nursing Care
Flu Injections
Leg Ulcer Care
Screening
Stoma Care
Dementia Support
Benefit Advice
Continence Assessment

Macmillan Nursing Services

bp_at_home Macmillan Nurses work alongside Doctors, Nurses and other professionals to meet the needs of patients suffering from Cancer. They help the patients and their carers achieve the best possible quality of life. Requests for a Macmillan Nurse should be made via a General Practitioner, District Nurse or other medical professional.

Non-NHS/Private Services

non_nhs_services3 Any forms for insurance purposes, income protection, medicals both (employment and fit to travel) etc should be handed into reception and they will be passed on to the appropriate doctor for completion. Please help the doctor by completing the appropriate details, i.e. name, address, date of absence/illness.

These forms can take approximately two working days to complete but can take longer and there is normally a charge as recommended by the British Medical Association, to cover administration costs.
A list of these can be viewed at reception and in the waiting area.

Further Information

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