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 close for the Diamond Jubilee Public Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. We will be closed from 1230pm on Thursday 28th June for Staff training. 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
All change
In order to continually improve the services we offer we have made 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.
Automated Arrivals
Save yourself from having to wait at the desk and check in for your next appointment yourself! There are now two self check-in modules in the foyer of the hospital. These are safe, secure and easy to use; why not try it out at your next appointment?
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
Clinical Topics – Hayfever
Also known as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Hayfever, is a common condition which effects many people in the Spring and Summer months. Sufferers respond to different pollens which determines exactly when symptoms may be at their worst. Many people manage their symptoms entirely appropriately using over the counter products like antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops. However, it is important to ensure hat you’re using your nasal spray correctly. If the pharmacy products don’t seem to be helping, or your symptoms include wheeze or cough, it’s important to make an appointment with one of the clinicians to discuss things further. If you already receive Repeat Prescriptions for your Hayfever it’s important to order them before your symptoms usually begin so as not to be caught out!
Going Abroad?
We believe that necessary vaccinations and appropriate medical advice, prior to travel, are as fundamental a part of your holiday preparation as packing the right clothes or remembering your passport! Our travel charges have changed recently. Read more about our Travel Medicine service. Please leave yourself plenty of time before you intend to travel.
Pregnant – what next?
Antenatal care has changed. To begin your antenatal care you should now make an initial appointment with a community midwife rather than your GP. Read our Antenatal leaflet for more information. If you are concerned about being pregnant you should see a GP in the usual fashion. The website Ready, Steady, Baby! and the Royal College of General Practitioner’s Emma’s Diary are valuable on-line sources of information for Pregnancy and beyond.
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.
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.