MBChB, MRCGP (Glasgow 1984)

In surgery Tuesday and Thursdays only.

Appointments are mainly on a on the day basis due to demand being high. Appointments released at 8am on both days.

MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP. (Glasgow 2001)

In surgery Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Due to demand, appointments bookable in advance and on the day at 8am.

Also runs an early morning clinic on Thursday.

MBChB, MRCGP (Edinburgh 2009)

In surgery Monday, Wednesday all day and Friday morning only.

Due to demand these appointments are mainly on the day appointments which are released at 8am.

Also, runs a Monday early morning surgery.

BSc(MedSci), MBChB (Glasgow), MRCGP, RCGP certificate in Drug Misuse.

In surgery Mondays and Wednesdays. 

Due to demand most appointments are on the day appointments which release at 8am.

Also, on Mondays runs an early morning surgery.

Practice Nurse – Jess MacAdam - Mon – Friday excluding Thursdays

Chronic disease management (e.g asthma, diabetes), contraception advice, cervical screening.

ANP – Catherine Shafto - Wednesdays and every 2nd Monday

Minor acute illness, contraception & HRT reviews, MSK, ECG & Blood pressure and more.

Mental Health Nurse – Kat Bryan -Monday and every 2nd Tuesday

Mental health & wellbeing advice, sleep hygiene advice, anti-depressants review and lots more.

Physiotherapist – Monica Carlin – Fridays

Advice & assessment on MSK injuries. Ongoing referrals for physio & rehab for injuries and lots more.

Pharmacist – Erin Cobb -Tuesday & Wednesdays

Medication reconciliation from clinic appointments & hospital discharges, medication reviews and lots of behind the scene pharmacological procedures.

Community Link Worker – Tony Channing – Tuesday & Thursdays

Proving support on social isolation & loneliness, help with financial difficulties, benefits & housing issues. Help with carer issues, bereavement & low mood and anxiety.

Lesley (Practice Manager)

Briar (Deputy Practice Manager & trained chaperone)

The practice managers are involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology.

The practice managers supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.

Lesley is the first port of call for any complaints which you wish to make, please put these in writing and submit by hand to the GP reception or by emailing fv.orchardhousemanagementteam@nhs.scot.

Complaints will be dealt with appropriately and within a timely manner.

Pauline (Trained chaperone)

Shannon (Trained chaperone)

Marie (Trained chaperone)

Lynda  (Secretary)

Pamela (Trained chaperone)

Gemma (Trained chaperone)

Stefanie (Trained chaperone) (Currently on maternity leave)

Carol (Currently training)

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries.

They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat, dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits. 

All our receptionists are trained chaperone's who are available to assist when clinical staff carry out intimate examinations - please express your wishes if you would like one present.

If you wish to contact the community nurses directly, telephone 01786 468251. Now based at Stirling Community Hospital.

Having a baby?

Our antenatal clinics and postnatal care involve the help of the Community Midwifes of the Holly team, who are actively involved in antenatal and postnatal care, Parenthood education and breast feeding workshops. 

First scan appointment: 01324 567144

Antenatal clinic appointments: 01324 567113

Susan Kennedy & Leanne Fitzgerald.

Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.

Based at Orchard House and her contact number is 01786 849708. Please leave a brief message and contact number when prompted.