The Scottish Government would like to clarify the position of NHS Scotland when people present to health care services with problems resulting from privately arranged and funded surgery overseas:

• While the NHS in Scotland will always provide emergency care where necessary, all routine pre and post-operative care should be part of the package of care purchased by the individual patient.

• There will be no obligation on NHS Boards to provide such routine pre and postoperative care.

• In the event of a patient advising a healthcare professional of plans to travel overseas for privately arranged and purchased surgery, they should be advised firstly that this is not recommended, and secondly that there will be no obligation on their local NHS Board to provide routine pre and post-operative care. All care required should be provided within the package of care sold by the overseas provider.

• Please be aware that Clackmannan & Kincardine Medical Practice is contracted to provide health services in line with our General Medical Services contract and is not under any obligation to follow any request from private health providers. 

Please read this leaflet for further information:  Information for patients attending private hospitals or clinics

NHS Scotland will be in touch with you to arrange your vaccination appointment when you are eligible.  For the latest information please visit this link.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/invitations-and-appointments/who-will-be-offered-the-coronavirus-vaccine

If you believe you have been missed from your cohort please visit this link and complete the 'missing appointment' requst form.  https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/invitations-and-appointments/missing-appointment-details

If you have received your first or second covid vaccine outwith Scotland please follow this link to request that the vaccinations are added to your record for proof of vaccination for international travel and domestic purposes.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/after-your-vaccine/request-an-update-to-your-vaccination-record/

Please do not contact the practice for any COVID vaccination queries as we have no access to the booking system, instead please visit NHS Inform above for the most appropriate contact details.