FLU CLINICS

Our flu clinics this year will be bu appointment only. Please call the surgery between 1pm and 3pm to make your appointment. 

AGES 65 AND OVER :14TH + 21ST OCT 9AM-12:30PM / 4TH NOV 11AM-12:30PM

AGES 18-64 AT RISK : 29TH OCT 4-6PM / 4TH NOV 9-10:30AM 

CHILD NASAL FLU : 28th OCT 1:30 - 4:30PM

Only when we have official guidance will anyone outwith these catagories be contacted for a flu injection. 

It is now mandatory to wear a face covering in the health centre, if you have been asked to attend please make sure you wear one.

Information relating to exemption can be found here : https://accessibletravel.scot/face-mask-exemption-not-everyone-can-wear-one/

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Test and protect:   

    We are now moving to the next phase in the transition out of lockdown. Anyone over the age of 5     with coronavirus symptoms, however mild, should arrange to be tested, as soon as they develop symptoms.

  Book a test: this can be done online at: www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a coronavirus-test

  Testing will be done at a drive-through centre or using a home-testing kit.

   If you test positive you will need to think about who you have been in close contact with and these people must self-isolate for 14 days. 

Click here for NHS Inform information on Coronavirus 

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Practice Update

In order to protect the health of both patients and healthcare workers, we would request that you only visit the health centre if necessary.

As our doctors are being deployed to work in the coronavirus assessment hubs there will be less GPs in the surgery.

Please only contact us for urgent or emergency issues.

If you have a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss of / change in sense of smell or taste you and your household must self isolate.

More information can be found at

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

From 16 March, we will not be offering face-to-face routine GP and nurse appointments.  If the clinician feels it is essential to see you, you will be offered a time to come to the practice.

We are happy to receive requests for prescriptions via our Practice email:

fv-uhb.gp25224douneadm@nhs.net

For the most up-to-date information regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19), please visit:

www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus

 Please see 'quick links' for our latest news letter for more information on the practice. 

Thank you for your cooperation during this pandemic.

Doune Health Centre

Our aim is to care for all your health needs and we hope this website will help you access the services you require. 

Doune Health Centre comprises the main surgery in Castlehill, Doune and a branch surgery at Thornhill Clinic in Thornhill.

The doctors and nurses offer a wide range of clinics and services to all our patients and we have suitable access for disabled persons including a hearing loop system in place at the reception desk.  

PLEASE NOTE WHEN BOOKING ONLINE APPOINTMENTS: 10 minute appointment for routine matters only, please do not book for cervical screening appointments which require 20 minutes.  Thank you.