Dr S E Debenham

Dr Debenham has been absent from the practice on long term sick leave since January 2010.  She is recovering slowly from her illness, however, after careful deliberation and with great sadness Dr Debenham has taken the decision to retire with immediate effect.  She has asked that we pass on her best wishes to all her patients.

Swine Flu and Swine Flu Vaccination

Important information and advice regarding Swine Flu can be found here

If you feel unwell...

If you have flu-like symptoms or been in contact with someone who has, stay at home and click here to access the National Pandemic Flu Service

The national Swine Flu Vaccination programme is now commencing. All practices have now received their first 500 vaccines. Granton Medical Centre will be actively inviting patients in the priority groups for vaccination. In addition, click here for the swine flu vaccination leaflet which has important information.  Page 5 of the leaflet lists those people in priority groups for vaccination. If you are in one of these groups, please call us to book your vaccination. 

New service! Online GP appointment booking and repeat prescription requests

From November 2009, you can book appointments with a GP and order your repeat prescriptions online.  We are excited to be offering this and hope you will find it useful. Click here for information about how to register for this service.

Yellow Fever Centre

Granton Medical Centre became a provider of Yellow Fever vaccination this year.  This service is also available for people who are not registered with Granton Medical Centre. Please note that provision of Yellow Fever vaccine and some other vaccines for travel purposes are not provided by the NHS and there is a charge for these vaccines. 

Please contact us for details. 

Heart Risk Assessments

It is possible to calculate an individual heart disease risk score for people aged between 40 and 75.  This screening is now available free at Granton Medical Centre.

You will have an initial appointment with a Health Care Assistant where you will have your blood pressure, height, weight, waist measurement and blood tests taken. These include cholesterol, blood sugar ( to check for diabetes) and kidney function. You will see a GP a week or so later so that your results can be interpreted and help offered to reduce your risk if required.  

Many patients have already taken this opportunity to be screened.  To book, please call reception and ask for an appointment for a 'CVD risk assessment' with our health care assistant.