Clinics & Services

• Baby Clinic – Contact the Health Visiting Team to arrange an appointment.
• Cardiovascular Clinic – by appointment with the Practice Nurse.
• Asthma/COPD – by appointment with the Practice Nurse. 
• Diabetes – by appointment with the Practice Nurse.
• Cryotherapy – by appointment with the Practice Nurse. 
• Child Health Surveillance – by appointment with the GP’s and health visitor
• Smoking Cessation – with a local co-ordinator – please ask at reception.

Specialised Services

The following services are provided; you may be asked to sign a separate contract for these:

• Maternity Care – antenatal and postnatal care. NB the partners do not provide care during confinement or home deliveries.
• Contraception Services
• Cervical Smears
• Childhood Immunisations
• Psychological and Stress Counselling

Enhanced Services

We also hold contracts with NHS Tayside for the following:

• Regular monitoring by blood tests for patients on a range of named drugs
• Annual flu immunisation programme for the elderly and at risk patients
• Acute warfarin initiation
• Subdermal contraceptive implants

Investigative and Therapeutic Services

We have ready access to a range of facilities including:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychological Services
• Day Care Facilities (elderly, terminal care, mental handicap)
• Radiology (Strathacro)
• Full Range of Laboratory Services (Dundee)
• Specialist Consultations
• Complimentary Medicine

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. 

Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU)

The MIIU has moved from Brechin Infirmary to Brechin Health Centre.

Opening times: 9.00am - 4.30pm daily

To contact MIIU please call 01356 666076

Access to the MIIU is through a separate entrance in the grounds of Brechin Infirmary to the upper level of the health centre. Please enter the gate of the Infirmary and turn left where you will see a red sign directing you to MIIU.

MIIU can also be accessed through the main entrance to the health centre when the health centre is open.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations related to foreign travel please contact the MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) clinic on 01241 878645. Costs for all vaccinations and travel related health products are available online at: www.masta.com .

MASTA Travel clinics provide travel health advice, vaccinations and anti-malarials for the public travelling abroad.

It is advisable to contact MASTA at least 6 weeks before you intend to travel.

MASTA Travel Clinic

Abbey Health Centre

East Abbey Street

Arbroath

DD11 1EN