Please see important information below regarding the surgery’s current situation in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
We request that patients who need to attend the surgery cover their mouth and nose, with a facemask or a similar item.
If you feel you need an exemption card from wearing a facemask due to your health condition you can apply for one through this link http://exempt.scot/
Important Notice
Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak the practice doors are currently closed and you should contact us by phone, during our usual opening hours, if you need medical assistance. A telephone consultation with the most appropriate clinician will be arranged for you in the first instance.
The receptionist will ask you for a brief detail of your symptoms and a call will be arranged with the most appropriate clinician. All calls are prioritised.
Please refer to NHS Inform for information on COVID 19 including how to book an appointment or have a testing kit sent out to you.The website can be translated into various languages. If you are experiencing new symptoms of a cough, fever and/or changes to your sense of taste or smell please do not come to the surgery. If your symptoms are severe or worsening and you require medical attention please contact NHS 24 on 111.
We are no longer taking prescription requests over the phone.
Anyone requiring dressing changes, staple or stitch removal will be given an appointment with the practice nurse as normal. Please call reception for an appointment.
There will be no open access for blood tests and injections. Please call reception and request a booked appointment.
For any patients being asked to attend the practice you will be advised of which entrance you should use.
There will be two entrances as follows:
- The main entrance to the surgery – please ring the bell
- Back entrance to the practice past the car park and turn in left between the practice and St David’s church.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ONLY ENTER THE BUILDING USING THE ENTRANCE YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO USE.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE PRACTICE UNLESS ASKED TO DO SO BY A MEMBER OF THE TEAM
Thank you for your co-operation at this time
If you are self isolating the GP will not issue you with a sickline for your employer. Instead you can access an isolation note directly from the NHS. This can be accessed here: https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note
About Crewe Medical Centre:
We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being.
Located in the North West locality of Edinburgh, Crewe Medical Centre is an NHS contracted general practitioner service serving the people of Crewe, Granton and Pilton.
Putting our patients at the centre of what we do
Having a highly qualified and trained multi-professional integrated primary Healthcare Team
Offering our services in a safe, supportive and suitably equipped environment, using technological advances in healthcare systems for our patient’s benefit.
