Welcome to the website for Strathcairn Medical Practice, St Andrews. We aim to offer the best service possible and hope that the information contained within this site helps you to understand the various services available. If you require further information please do not hesitate to telephone the Practice. Find us.
Strathcairn Medical Practice
Register with us
To make things easier for you to register we’ve created a Registration form and New Patient Questionnaires that you can download. Complete these at your leisure, print them off and hand them in or post them to us.
Online appointment booking
You can now book appointments online 24/7. Read more about this service here.
Extended Hours Surgeries
Struggling to find the time to see a GP? Did you know we operate “Extended Hours” Surgeries before 0800 and after 1800? Read more.
Are you a student?
Undergraduate students from St Andrews University are requested to register with a St Andrews Medical Practice based on their surname. We register students with surnames from N to Z. Read more about our services for students. If you are planning a trip abroad at the end of term why not visit our travel pages for more advice? Have you changed address? Let us know about your change of details using our online form.
Online Prescriptions
If you are on regular medication you can use our Online Repeat Prescritpion ordering service. Alternatively you may order your Repeat Prescriptions using the computer slip that you received from the pharmacist with your last prescription. We regret that Repeat Prescription requests cannot be taken over the phone. Read more about your Repeat Prescription options.
Are you a carer?
Do you look after someone who is ill, Frail, Disabled or Mentally ill? If so, you are a carer and we would like to support you. Please download and complete the Carers Identification form and hand or send it to reception.
Practice Closures
We will be closed from 1230 on Tuesday 7th February for staff training. We will close for the Easter Public Holidays on Friday 6th April and Monday 9th April. Emergency cover will be provided by NHS 24 in the usual fashion. Read a full list of closures for the coming year here.
In the News
Happy New Year
We would like to wish all of our patients a Happy and Healthy New Year! Why not make 2012, the London Olympic year, the year to make that change in your lifestyle that’s been on your mind but that you’ve just never managed to conquer? Why not make an appointment with our Practice nursing team to discuss lifestyle changes you could make.
New GP for 2012
We are pleased to announce an addition to our clinical team. Dr Anne Marie Taylor will be joining us from January 2012. Please make appointments with Dr Taylor in the usual way.
Automated Arrivals
There are now two self check-in modules in the foyer of the hospital. Save yourself from having to wait at the desk and check in for your next appointment yourself!
Improved repeat prescription service
In response to feedback from patients we have improved the security of our Repeat Prescription ordering service with a secured certificate. For more information see our Privacy Policy.
Clinical Topics
Coughs, Colds and Sore throats.
At this time of year many of us suffer from minor illnesses which can be prolonged and cause inconvenience. However, most of these illnesses don’t need specific treatments requiring you to see a GP. For guidance on treating coughs, colds and sore throats follow our 6 step self help guide. Why don’t we prescribe antibiotics for colds? – Read, Getting Better without antibiotics.
If your symptoms are prolonged, you suffer from other chronic health conditions or you are worried you should call at Results & Advice time to discuss your symptoms with a Nurse or Doctor.
We are making changes
In order to continually improve the services we offer we are making changes in the way way make appointments and in the types of appointments on offer. We hope these changes will improve access to appointments and get you to see the most suitable clinician to deal with your problem quickly. Read more about these changes.
Who’s who?
It can be difficult to know which of our clinicians can help you best. Sometimes a GP is not the best placed to help and many problems can be best treated by our Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses. We’d like to help you to get to see the correct person first time round so we’ve devised a Who’s who guide to our team.
Want to stop smoking?
For help to stop smoking contact the practice or the local NHS Smoking Clinic on 0800 032 6672.
Need to lose Weight?
Need to lose some weight? Use this healthy weight calculator to assess your weight. Not sure where to start your exercise programme? Why not join in with a local exercise initiative? If you’d like to discuss your weight, diet or exercise needs further please make an appointment with one of the nursing team.
Contraception
The practice offers a wide range of contraceptive options including full counselling and monitoring of all available methods. We can perform counselling and fitting of IUS IUD (Coils) and the Contraceptive Implant. Make an appointment to discuss your contraceptive needs with our Senior Pratice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.
Worried? Feeling low?
Feeling low? Worried about symptoms of low mood or anxiety? Visit the NHS Fife Mood Cafe and read about various psychological problems and begin the journey back to feeling well again. In search of counselling to help you through? Click here for more info.