Services
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Private sick notes
- Vaccination certificates
- Shotgun Licence
- Power of Attorney
- 'To Whom It May Concern' Letter
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Minor Injuries
The first 7 days of all Injuries are managed via 111.
Minor injuries are appointed to StAndrews Community Hospital for diagnostics and management.
Emergency department disposition is arranged via 111 when so required.
Cardiovascular Disease Monitoring
The practice is participating in an initiative to help reduce Heart Disease in Scotland. To find out more, please click here.
Home BP Monitoring
We offer home blood pressure monitors to patients who have had an abnormal reading in the practice. If you have received a text message to say you have not responded to our invitation, please click here.
Coil Hub
Pitcairn Practice will soon be launching its own Coil Hub.
Here, we will insert, remove and replace intrauterine contraceptive devices.
To be added to the waiting list, please click here to complete the contraceptive questionnaire.
Page created: 24 March 2026