Primary Care is the first point of contact for healthcare, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS.
Services are based in Health Centres, GP Practices, Community Clinics and outwith hospital settings.
Primary Care is changing and there are other skilled professionals, services and support available to complement GP care.
You can save a trip to the Practice by treating yourself at home for many of the minor illnesses seen by our doctors.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy,
As the first point of contact for patients within GP Practice, Receptionists are trained to support patients by signposting.
General Practitioners (GPs) are doctors who treat common medical conditions. They play an important role in looking after patients in the community.
Community Advanced Nurse Practitioners offer specialised services in partnership with GPs.
A General Practice Nurse (GPN) is a registered nurse based within GP Practices.
District Nurses are specialist practitioners who can assess and, if appropriate, provide nursing care in your own home.
Health Visitors are registered nurses or midwives who have undertaken additional training in community public health nursing
Community Link Workers support patients with non-medical issues affecting overall physical and emotional wellbeing.
Conditions affecting patients joints, bones and muscles, known as musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, can often be self managed.
Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) is a nurse-led service, previously known as Treatment Rooms.
Primary Care Pharmacists work alongside GP Practices helping patients use medicines safely.
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Date published: 17th December, 2024
Date last updated: 24th February, 2025