Summary of Clinics

Acupuncture Clinic

Pascal DaSilva, Member of the British Acupuncture Council offer private consultations to both registered and non registered patients here at Airthrey Park Medical Centre.For further information on the wide range of issues treated please see his website http://www.ecosseacupuncture.co.uk/ or call 07982742177 to arrange an appointment. (evening appointments available)

Carers

We are interested in the health and well being of the carers within the practice as well as those they care for. If this applies to you, please identify yourself to us and make an appointment to see Dr Doherty

Child Health Development Clinic

Child health surveillance checks are arranged for all children registered with this practice and are performed by Dr Whyte and our local health visitors. These take place at the age of eight weeks.

Clinical Psychology

A principal clinical psychologist holds a clinic within the medical centre every Thursday.Patients are referred to the clinical psychologist after consultation with the doctor.

Counselling

All doctors offer counselling appointments where patients may benefit from more than the routine 10 minute appointment. The decision is made by the doctor as to which patients should be allocated a longer consultation.  A locality counsellor holds a clinic every Wednesday morning. The counsellor can help with depression, relationship problems, anxieties, stress, bereavement, coping with life crises, self-confidence and self-image. Referrals are made as necessary by the GP. However, anything talked about in a session is completely confidential unless otherwise agreed with the counsellor.

Emergency Contraception

Nurse-led emergency contraception appointments are available daily.

Family Planning

The practice is pleased to give advice on family planning including the insertion of coils and the contraceptive implant.  We operate a computerised recall system for cervical smear tests. Cervical smears should be carried out every three years for women aged 20 to 60.

Immunisations

The health visitor carries out childhood immunisations. Other immunisations can be carried out during normal consulting.

Maternity Care

We offer shared maternity medical care in conjunction with a consultant obstetrician at Stirling Maternity Unit. In addition, our local district midwives visit before and after the birth of the baby. All antenatal appointments in the practice are held during normal consulting sessions. The midwives hold an antenatal clinic on Friday lunch time

Minor surgery

Minor surgical procedures may be carried out at the surgery. Please see your own doctor for details.

Mother and Baby Group

We provide a group based programme to mothers and antenatal women to promote emotional well-being through support and health promotion.

Mental Health

We also have close links with one local psychiatrist who holds clinics weekly at the medical centre. Referrals are made as necessary by your doctor.

Non-NHS Examinations

Please note that you may be charged a fee for certain non-NHS examinations - ie some insurance forms, special medicals for driving licences, etc, in accordance with BMA recommendations. Please check at reception if in any doubt.

Physiotherapy

We have a Chartered State Registered Physiotherapist, James Hardie, who provides four clinical sessions per week here at APMC. 

Patients can self refer or be referred by their GP.

During term time there is a possibility of a six week waiting list developing, however if appointments are deemed urgent your GP they can fast track you to this service.

Download the Physiotherapy Self-Referral form

Sports Medicine

As many of our patients are actively involved in sports, Dr Jane Dunbar, a recognised expert in Sports Medicine, holds a clinic every Wednesday afternoon in the medical centre. Patients are referred to this service by the doctor or physiotherapist.

Smoking And Weight Management

Medical evidence unreputedly confirms that stopping smoking and managing your weight is good for your health.  If you are a current smoker and would like to stop, our trained smoking cessation counsellors within the medical centre are here to assist you in meeting your goal.  Also it is well recognised that if your Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30 any weight  reduction is beneficial.  If you would like to lose weight you can make an appointment for an initial health check. Further advice can include creation of a healthy living plan and/or exercise by prescription.

Sexual Health Lifestyle Clinic

Two daily sexual health surgeries are held with appointments with both male and female doctors. Appointments can be booked direct or by referral following initial consultation with your doctor/nurse  These surgeries deal with any aspect of sexual health, including screening for sexually transmitted infection, HIV testing and pre and post test counselling, Hep A/B vaccinations for high risk groups and partner notification. Free condoms can be obtained from the medical centre.

Sexual Health / Lifestyle Clinic available every morning by appointment to patients registered at Airthrey Park Medical Centre.

• Free Condoms
• Screening for sexually transmitted infections
• HIV / Syphilis testing
• Free treatment / immunisation for Hepatitis
• Confidential notes
• L G B T friendly
• Sexual dysfunction counselling
• Long acting contraception

If you wish to book an appointment please call in or telephone the practice. Please note these particular appointments are 20 minutes

Private services are offered to both registed and non registered patients

Acupuncture

Pascal Da Silva MA, DipAc, MBAcC

Pascal is a fully registered Member of The British Acupuncture Council. He runs a private general acupuncture practice with special interests for which he received further training which include:-.

Emotional Health Clinic Including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, self confidence and self image, eating disorders, anger management and grief.

Fertility Clinic Including "unexplained infertility", endometriosis, polycystic ovary, irregular cycles, ovulation issues, low sperm count, miscarriage. Whether you want to conceive naturally, or if you are undergoing IVF, acupuncture can significantly increase your fertility.

Pain Clinic Including neck and back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder.

Pascal in in the practice Mondays and Wednesdays 10am to 9pm (last appointment 8pm) Free assessment.  Concessions available for students and low income.You do not have to be registered with the practice.

For further information on the wide range of issues treated please see his website http://www.ecosseacupuncture.co.uk/ or call 07982742177 to arrange an appointment. (evening appointments available)

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Holistic Nutritional Medicine

Dr ELENA LESCHEN  (MD) DipCNM, mBANT

Dr Leschen is a Medical Doctor (Russia, 1990) with over 12 years of clinical experience in Russia, Ghana and UK. Her original specialisation is in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with additional expertise in tropical medicine and surgery.

Having been interested in Natural Medicine and Nutrition for a long time, Elena graduated from the College of Naturopathic and Complementary Medicine (Edinburgh, 2007) and is currently in private practice as a Holistic Nutrition Physician. 

Nutritional Medicine is a holistic and natural approach to health. It supports the body’s own healing ability through food and lifestyle choices and safe detoxification.                 

Blending in her work ancient health traditions with modern scientific findings Elena’s  aim is to empower her patients with knowledge and skills to make positive changes towards better health and quality of life. Elena works with people of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds and varied health conditions. The safety, confidentiality and interests of her clients are the priorities.

Elena has particular interest and competence in correcting digestive system disorders, food sensitivities and allergies, hormonal and immune systems dysfunctions, women’s health, preconception and pregnancy care, learning and behavioural problems, healthy ageing, migraine, CFS, multiple environmental sensitivities.

The recommendations following the consultation with Dr. Leschen would include Personal Dietary, Nutritional and Lifestyle Programme aimed at helping you improve you own health and well-being.

In addition to offering personal nutritional consultations Elena leads health and well-being workshops, gives talks to interested groups and provides educational sessions for healthcare professionals.

Elena is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy

Contact Elena Leschen for more information or to make an appointment: 

www.Dr-ElenaLeschen.com
dr.leschen@hotmail.com
mob. 07800 604495
Free 10 min appointments to discuss how YOU can benefit from a Personal Nutritional Advice.

What is Nutritional Medicine?

Test Results

Please call after 2.00 p.m. to enquire about your test results.

Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.

When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.

All test results will be reviewed by the requesting GP or pratice nurse.  You will be contacted if necessary, but not routinely if the results are normal. 

It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if your are advised to do so.