The Green Medical Practice
Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank, G81 1BS
Telephone: 0141 531 6425
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Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank, G81 1BS
Telephone: 0141 531 6425
Sorry, we're closed
We now have an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist APP working the the practice three days a week. This specialist is a “First Contact” clinician and provides advanced level assessment, clinical diagnosis and management of patients presenting with MSK symptoms. This is a very quick route to diagnosis, advice and support. They are able to request x-rays where required and refer to other services. Fit notes and medication can also be arranged during your appointment. Please ask at reception for an appointment with David the APP Physio.
Physiotherapy in the Health Centre is available by completing the self referral forms available to download here. or to complete online here https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/musculoskeletal-msk-physiotherapy/msk-form/
If you are unable to download the form contact the physio reception at Clydebank Health Centre on 0141-531-6324 and they will post one out. Please take time to give as much clear detail in the form about your main condition. The usual waiting list is currently 12 weeks (2 weeks for a new walking aid) but more urgent cases are picked up from the details on the form and seen sooner. Information on where you are in the queue can be gained at the central admin office at 0141 347 8909.
Meantime please check out their excellent website for information on how you can help yourself with videos and diagrams of useful exercise that you can do to help the problem.
NHS Inform Physiotherapy Website https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/musculoskeletal-msk-physiotherapy/
or this site has good information also if you can’t find what you need there
Chartered Society of Physios https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/common-conditions
with exercise advice diagrams for Back pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Foot pain, Knee pain, Neck pain, Shoulder pain, &Tennis elbow at:
https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/keeping-active-and-healthy/exercise-advice-videos
Also maybe consider self referral to the Vitality Classes at the New Clydebank Leisure Centre. (see details below)
Vitality Classes at the new Leisure Centre Clydebank
Vitality is a programme of exercise classes that will support you to exercise at a level suitable to your ability. Classes are designed to help build and maintain strength, co ordination, endurance and flexibility. Vitality classes are suitable for individuals with medical conditions including: stroke, heart conditions, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and are designed to support individuals to make daily life and activities more manageable.
Classes are available in four levels:
Level 1 : Strength and balance ( chair based, attend with or without mobility aids)
Level 2 : Strength and Balance Circuit (mixed ability- attend with or without mobility aids)
Level 3 : Step in Circuit (independent mobility required)
Level 4 : Step Up Circuit (independent mobility required)
All Vitality classes are led by highly trained and experienced instructors, and are designed to be adapted to suit any participant. There is a cost of approximately £2.70 per class. If you are interested in attending vitality class or would like more information please contact your local instructor on t 0141 951 4321 You can find out what level is best for you- you may wish to go along and observe the class first.
LIVE ACTIVE Scheme
If you want to become more active but feel you could do with support or advice, or have been advised to take more exercise but don’t know where to start, contact your General Practice Nurse or physiotherapist for a referral.
The scheme offers 12 months of support, encouragement, opportunities to try different activities at your own pace, follow up support. For more information Tel Diane Harkins, Clydebank Leisure Centre, 0141 951 4646 or see the website:
Chronic Pain ( symptoms for more than 12 weeks)
If you are concerned about pain that has lasted more than 12 weeks or is recurrent, make an appointment with your GP who will refer you to Mrs Miller, our pharmacist and Pain Specialist for an initial 30 minute review of pain management, medications and lifestyle.
Pain Education Sessions – For anyone who has long term pain (more than 12 weeks). The sessions give better understanding of pain and how to cope with your pain condition better, understand your medication, reduce stress, improve sleep and manage flare-ups. If interested call Pain Concern 0300323 9966 or text 07548229958 for a call back or email pain-education@painconcern.org.uk and visit https://painconcern.org.uk/
Living with chronic pain This short leaflet explaining pain and its effects, includes tips on how to manage pain and also links to websites for further information on the management of pain and also stepping stones for welling being and stress management. Click on the link below to see the leaflet
Paindata.org is a website used by clinicians and patients and has good information on self management of pain including information on understanding pain, a guide to self management and practical guidance on realistic activity and exercise, flare-ups, goal setting, sleep.
https://www.paindata.org/selfmanagement.php
You could also try these Youtube Brainman short videos discussing chronic pain and its management. Click on the links below.
Understanding Pain in less than 5 mins: https://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=brainman#action=view&id=1&vid=3436786e2075a1b56307e52ec34406d5
Understanding Pain, Brainman chooses:https://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=brainman#action=view&id=3&vid=a933a1234951ab5ddf58af4eea2d24b5
Understanding Pain, Brainman stops his Opioids : https://youtu.be/MI1myFQPdCE
Pain Association Scotland Lots of sound advice on living well with your pain from a major Scottish Pain Charity
https://painassociation.co.uk/
Pain Concern UK Lots of information and support for chronic pain sufferers- including a form and a helpline- from one of the UK’s leading charities. Helpline 0300 123 0789 Every Monday, Thursday and Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
Stress management for Pain
Living with pain can be stressful and likewise stress can make pain seem worse.
Advice and information on stress management service in West Dunbartonshire
Also try the website Glasgow Wellbeing http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk Excellent web based and free site for self -help with a number of symptoms with many helpful downloads including information booklets, videos and relaxation tapes .Tel:0141 232 2555 (Courses also available if you live in South Glasgow )
Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Helpful information for patients who suffer from physical symptoms that have not found a cause despite investigation.
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/medically-unexplained-symptoms
Arthritis Information and support:
Arthritis Care UK (Versus Arthritis) https://www.arthritis-uk.org/
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Information, Support, self management. Helpline: 0800 298 7650 website https://www.nras.org.uk/
Health Walks – WDCVs run a variety of regular weekly Health Walks across West Dunbartonshire
https://wdcvs.com/social-walks/
If you are interested in joining a walk please call us in advance on 0141 941 0886.
Yoga 630-730 on Thursdays
Tai Chi on Fridays 2-3pm, for all ages and can be done in a chair
See also Pilates classes at Centre 81on Tuesdays 930-1030am
All classes approximately £2 per class
Join the gym at Centre 81. Friendly and not overcrowded.
Gym and Circuit Training, Core Stability classes
Gowsers Soccercise 8-9pm Fridays- ( a basic level of fitness is required for this class) Interval training and exercises based around football- run by ex footballers
at Centre 81 2-16 Braes Avenue Whitecrook Clydebank G81 1DP 0141 533 7070.
FREE Bikes for kids and adults at Centre 81 Free bikes, maintenance workshops, bike swaps, and may be able to give you a second hand bike and setup ( subject to availability- and if you can prove this will reduce your carbon footprint- easy! ) 0141 553 7070. There may be a waiting list.
New!! Centre 81 Growing Space
Raised beds are available – get in touch if interested. Grow some veg or herbs.Don’t worry if you’ve no experience,the friendly expert gardener will deliver environmental workshops you can learn the skills you need.Allotments available FREE! Come and give it a try- no commitment needed.
Call Centre 81 for more information on 0141 533 7070
Social Gardening in Dalmuir Learn how to sow and grow veg, compost green and food waste, “social cooking” or just come along for a cuppa and a warm welcome.Wednesdays from 1-3pm at Beardmore Community Garden, Beardmore Place Dalmuir. Contact by email : info@ theleamyfoundation.com
Podiatry/Chiropody For direct access self referral NHS podiatry services please call 0141 347 8909. Please note that they now say that the do not do any “personal footcare” which means they no longer clip nails and tend to hard skin problems. This is their website explaining with some advice on managing your own footcare. https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/podiatry-service-information-for-patients/
However there is also an organisation called Footcare that has trained volunteers staffing a foot clinic to help with toenail trimming and hard skin removal and basic footcare. It is in the Arcadia Business Centre, Miller Lane, Clydebank G81 1UJ. Spaces are limited so book via 0141 280 0129 and it is open Mon-Fri 10am-3.30pm. It operates free of charge but they ask users to leave a small donation to cover materials and equipment.Note: Volunteers are wanted for this fantastic service- training is provided which leads to a certificate. Call the same number 0141 280 0129
Pharmacy Stop Smoking Service where you can drop into a local pharmacy and discuss NRT and weekly support.
Smoke Free Pregnancy Services providing specialised support for smoking mums to be. Tel: 0141 201 2335
Quit Your Way Scotland helpline provides free support and information packs and advice on local services. Midday to Midnight free on 0800 84 84 84
My Diabetes My Way is an interactive website to support people with diabetes and their families. Videos, leaflets, educational tolls and games with information on diabetes. Information on diabetes for people newly diagnosed, lifestyle, glucose management, complications, and much more. You can also use this website to view your own up to date diabetes clinic results and manage your condition more effectively.
Includes information for non English speakers .
https://www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/
NEW – NHS 12 week online easy and free weight loss and healthy eating planner
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/start-the-nhs-weight-loss-plan/
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde provide a Community Weight Management Service in partnership with WW (the new Weight Watchers.)
If eligible for the service you’ll receive a free 12 week WW membership providing access to a blend of in-person and online support. You will be able to attend a weekly ‘Express’ workshop for a Wellness check in with a WW coach who will support you on your weight loss journey. You will also get access to a busy timetable of virtual workshops, delivered online, by WW Coaches and a range of further support through the WW smarthphone app.
If you lose 5% of your body weight in this time you’ll be eligible for a further 12 week free membership.
http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/healthy-living/manage-your-weight/
Website information on healthy eating
Hints for eating well
www.eatbetterfeelbetter.co.uk/handy-hints
Weight Loss for young People (age 12-18)
Weigh to Go is for young people in the Health Board area who are overweight (BMI above 25). You get support from a specialist nurse and Slimming World to support healthy weight loss and support with physical activity. More details at the website www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/weigh-to-go-12-18 or call 0141 451 2727
Or more info at Parentclub https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/food-eating
Useful tips on managing the condition at the National Eczema society.
Midwife Support To make your first midwife appointment please use the online service at https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/maternity-services/self-referring-to-maternity-services-spa/ or alternatively call 0141 232 4005 The midwife is a qualified expert who will help you through your pregnancy.
If you are under 16 weeks pregnant and have concerns about the pregnancy please call the EPAS line (Early Pregnancy Assessment Service) at the Maternity hospital at the Queen Elizabeth University hospital direct on 0141 201 2331. You may be asked to leave a message if the line is busy but the midwife will call back and offer a consultation, examination and scans if needed.
The general number for the Maternity unit is 0141 201 1100.
If you need help urgently such as heavy bleeding or severe pain then contact your nearest A&E Department, first calling NHS24 on 111.
If you are not sure about continuing your pregnancy call as soon as possible for sensitive advice and referral for termination if you decide to the Glasgow wide TOPAR Service (Termination of pregnancy and referral) on 0141 451 5433. It is based at the Sandyford Clinic.
Sexual Health Services: Sandyford Clinic: Contraception, Tests for sexually transmitted infections, well woman clinics including menopause, The Archway Sexual assault service, Counselling, Gender Identity Service. Ring for an appointment to a one stop telephone number – 0141 211 8130 – between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm Monday – Friday. Outside these times please call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent care. www.sandyford.org
Some useful websites and numbers
https://www.nhsinform.scot/ready-steady-baby
Gingerbread: Help and advice on the issues that matter to lone parents helpline: 0808 802 0925 website: www.gingerbread.org.uk.
See also Perinatal Support if you are experiencing mental health issues, anxiety, depression and you are pregnant or have a new baby- look under Parents on the tab Other Support
Endometriosis UK helps them take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis. https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ Helpline 0808 08080 2227
We know about stammering because we stammer. We’ll listen, help you find the information you need, talk through options and even help you practise speaking on the phone. Wondering what’s next? Worried about a child who stammers? Talk to us. Free, confidential and anonymous, the helpline offers information and support to people who stammer and those close to them.
The Sensory Impairment Team provides advice, support and information to the carers of sensory impaired people and carry out assessments of carers’ needs.
Referrals to the team can be made by people with a sensory impairment, by their families or friends, or by other services. Contact with a member of the team can be in a person’s own home, in any HSCP Office, or in any other appropriate place. The person who has a sensory impairment can be accompanied by a member of their family or any other representative they may wish to help them to express their needs and opinions. Address: Third Floor, Council Houses , Garshake, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1NT
Tel: 01389 776 499 Email: wdadult@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/media/2067/services-for-people-with-a-sensory-impairment-leaflet.pdf
Useful websites :
Visual Impairment: RNIB Scotland. Information , support: Benefits, employment support, Education, SDS, A resource centre, emotional support service, Youth engagement, reading services, courses in coping with loss of vision and more.
Call RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 from 8am – 8pm weekdays and Saturday from 9am – 1pm.For anyone affected by sight loss. When you call our Helpline, we have a team of helpful experts who will point you to any support or services you need to continue living life to the full.
Also: Need to Talk service- emotional support service run by RNIB. Telephone or email counselling service, requires an online form for assessment.
https://https://www.rnib.org.uk/online-counselling-formwww.rnib.org.uk/online-counselling-form
Eye Clinic Liaison Officers
Call the visibility Patient Support Service, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow. Patient Support Service Room 8, tel: 0141 211 6753 (Monday-Friday).Call RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 email info@visibility.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/conditions/vision-loss Very informative on support and information, benefits, registering as blind, rights.
Hearing Loss
Useful websites:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-loss
www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/ears-nose-and-throat/hearing-loss
Hearing Aid Support
Hear to Help in Clydebank (Hearing Aid Support )Offer Free Drop in sessions and can do: tubing, minor repairs, earmould cleaning and battery replacement, carry out basic maintenance training, provide advice and support, give information on other equipment and services. Tel:0141 341 5330, email lainey.mcfarlane@hearingloss.org.uk , or you can write to Hear to Help Coordinator, 5th Floor, Empire House, 131 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2RX see website www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
Patients can also contact local Gartnavel Hospital audiology Service directly for the following:
If previously fitted with a NHS hearing aid contact Gartnavel Hospital directly on : 0141 211 3054
Information on services for adults with disabilities in West Dunbartonshire :
Information on Learning Disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury, Sensory Impairment, Speech and Language Therapy, British Sign Language. See web link:
http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/adults-with-disabilities
Improving Lives
Find out what’s going on in Clydebank and surrounding areas for people of all ages with disabilities of any kind: learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues.
At our Improving Lives in Clydebank we offer a one stop shop for people living with disabilities. Are you looking to find a new hobby? Want to apply for benefits? Need help filling in a form?
Whatever it is we can help.
Information on all supports available: See their website https://www.improvinglives.co.uk/ for local support, information, chatline, open days.
Golden Friendship Club at the 543 Club Clydebank
Activities and groups for people with a learning disability, a physical disability or any additional support needs. Bingo session on Tuesdays 11am-12:15, Boccia Wednesdays 1pm-4pm, Thursday Karaoke 12-4pm
at Masonic Halls,18 Nairn Pace, G81 4AU
For more information call : Jim 07957 568330
also see their facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/goldenfriendships/
The Coach House Trust
84 Belmont Lane
Glasgow
G12 8EN
We work with individuals aged 16 or over with mental health issues, addictions, and or learning disabilities. We cover the whole of Glasgow. We offer gardening, computing, music, art, healthy eating and nutrition workshops. Through this we help people recognise and realise their full potential. We support and encourage people to think about their future, whether that’s working towards entering employment, education or voluntary work.
Phone us on 0141 334 6888 and arrange an interest visit initially.
see website http://www.thecht.co.uk or email info@thecht.co.uk
Useful Websites
NEW Local Service – MacMillan Improving The Cancer Journey
Cancer doesn’t just affect your physical well being it can affect every aspect of your life, from your emotions to your finances. However often people don’t know where to turn for support. That’s why West Dunbartonshire Council and Macmillan Cancer Support have launched the Improving Cancer Journey Service. Our Service is here to help people affected by cancer get the support they need, whether its financial, emotional, medical or practical.
Improving the cancer journey is a service available to all cancer patients within the West Dunbartonshire Council area.
How can we help?
Once an individual gets in touch we will arrange for them to meet with a dedicated Macmillan ICJ Officer who will help them complete a Needs Assessment, a tool used to make sure the individual’s needs and concerns are identified. The Macmillan ICJ Officer will work with the individual to agree the best kind of support they and their family want, putting in place a personalised care plan. Please use the link below or call Macmillan Admin Support on 0800 980 9070.
MacMillan Cancer Support Team. In addition to the Green Practice GPs and Nurses, MacMillan offer support, information, counselling, massage, benefits advice, carers support. Tel: 01389 608 049 email macmillan@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Maggie’s Centre Gartnavel General Hospital,1053 Great Western Road Glasgow G12 0YN. Drop into Maggie’s for practical, emotional and social support from our professional staff at any time from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Courses, meetings, groups one to one support on any aspect of cancer to before and after treatment, managing stress, returning to work for people affected by cancer and their families. Tel: 0141 357 2269 or email glasgow@maggiescentres.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-glasgow/
Cancer Support Scotland at the Calman Centre Talking therapies, complementary therapies, support groups at Gartnavel Hospital. Video talking therapies for those unable to attend in person. A peaceful sanctuary, info and advice on services. Free WIFI and a colourful garden to relax in. Tel 0141 337 8199: FREEPHONE 0800652 4531: email info@cancersupportscotland.org See the website www.cancersupportscotland.org
The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice offer support and information, many services to patients and families of someone with a life limiting or life shortening condition For information call 0141 529 5599 and website www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk
They also have a service for children and young people The Butterfly Service https://www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk/supporting-you/children-young-people or call same number 0141 429 5599
24 hour helpline number 0141 420 6785
Also see CHAS Childrens Hospices across Scotland offer specialist care, palliative,support for families, respite care, emotional support and bereavement support,services for anyone in Scotland. You will find Robin House and Rachel House offering a home from home for families, with play areas, art room, hydropool, garden.0131 444 1900 email support@chas.org.uk www.chas.org.uk
ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) is a service to help you find help and support close to you when you need it most. https://www.aliss.org Being a year old it is not a comprehensive resource for Clydebank but worth a postcode search as it should improve with time.
ERIC https://www.eric.org.uk/ The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity with help and support for advice from potty training to serious bowel and bladder conditions and coping with incontinence. free helpline on 0808 169 9949
