Church Street Medical Practice - News

Public Holiday 5/5/25

The Practice will be closed on Monday 5/5/25 for the public holiday.

Protected Learning Time

Our Practice will close to take part in Protected Learning Time for all staff today, 26/02/25, from 2.00pm till 6.00pm. If you require acute or urgent medical attention during this time, call the Practice as ususal and you'll be diverted to our dedicated call handlers who will triage you to the most appropriate person. For routine enquiries such as blood results or repeat prescriptions, please call when the Practice reopens tomorrow. More information about Protected Learning Time can be found of the NHS Lanarkshire website.

Protected Learning Time

Our Practice will close to take part in Protected Learning Time for all staff today, 30/10/24, from 2.00pm till 6.00pm. If you require acute or urgent medical attention during this time, call the Practice as usual and you’ll be diverted to our dedicated call handlers who will triage you to the most appropriate person. For routine enquiries such as blood results or repeat prescriptions, please call when the Practice reopens tomorrow. More information about Protected Learning Time can be found on the NHS Lanarkshire website.

Protected Learning Time

Our Practice will close to take part in Protected Learning Time for all staff today, 12/6/24, from 2.00pm till 6.00pm.

Working differently

GP practices are open and have been throughout, however to protect everyone, they must maintain safe infection control and minimise physical contact.

GP pressures

Health services across Lanarkshire are experiencing more pressure than at any other point in their history. GP practices in Lanarkshire are similarly busier than ever, reporting around a 30-50 per cent increase in activity compared with pre-pandemic levels.

Hospital treatments

This leaflet provides useful information to support you whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment, diagnostic test, operation, or to see a specialist at hospital.

New Phone System

The Practice has a new NHS networked phone system in operation

Vaccination Helpline

Covid Vaccination Helpline 0800 030 8013 Available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm

Phlebotomy Service

Please note that you need to make an appointment at the Phlebotomy Service in Coatbridge Health Centre when you are required to have any blood test taken