Healthcare
General Practitioner (GP)
NHS healthcare is free at the point of delivery, meaning that you won’t be charged for a visit to an NHS doctor.
NHS Golden Jubilee is located close to the Clydebank Health Centre, just look East along the river, the health centre is just below the crane. There are a number of GP (general practitioner of medicine) surgeries in the health centre, including a health centre with a focus on patients who speak English as an additional language (www.drraiandpartners.com). You should register with a doctor and can do this by completing an online form or going to the surgery.
Pharmacy
In Scotland, drugs prescribed to you by an NHS doctor are free from a pharmacy. Just go to your pharmacy of choice, hand your prescription to the pharmacist, and they will prepare your prescription.
You can select from whichever pharmacy you like. There are a number of local pharmacies to choose from, including:
- LloydsPharmacy
- Boots
- Willis Pharmacy
You may still be charged for “over-the-counter” medication that is not prescribed to you, for example allergy relief or paracetamol.
Please be aware that many pharmacies are closed on Sundays.
Dentist
In the UK, dentistry is subsidised by the NHS. This means that although it is not free at the point of delivery, it’s available at a reduced cost. There are a number of local dental practices to choose from locally.
For further information about registering with a dentist, and available NHS-subsidised care click here.
Local dental surgeries include:
Optician
Opticians and optometry (eye care) is also subsidised in the NHS. This means that once every two years, you are entitled to a free eye test. If you require glasses, you may be entitled to buy them at a reduced cost. Your optician will go through the process of applying for this funding with you.
There are a number of opticians in the Clydebank area to choose from, both high-street brand names and small businesses.
- Currie and Quirk
- Boots Optician
- Black and Lizars
You can read more about optometry in the UK by clicking here.
Emergency Services
Emergency services in the UK are accessed by dialing “999” from any phone. An operator will ask whether you need the fire service, the police, or an ambulance service.
For non-emergencies, the number to dial is different for each service. For non-emergency police, dial 101
For non-emergency healthcare, dial 111 for NHS24, or speak to your GP In NHS Golden Jubilee all emergency numbers are on the phones.
In a patient emergency, dial 2222 and state clearly if it is a cardiac arrest or medical emergency.
