Business Details
Your Local NHS GP Practice in Edinburgh
Gilmore Medical Practice has been delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the Edinburgh community since its establishment. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing patient-centred care across all age groups. We offer a wide range of services including general consultations, chronic disease management, maternity care, mental health support, and travel health advice. As a training practice, we actively contribute to medical education while maintaining high clinical standards. Our facilities include accessible consultation rooms, on-site parking, and modern diagnostic capabilities.We prioritise continuity of care through regular patient reviews and personalised treatment plans. The practice maintains strong partnerships with local specialists and NHS services to ensure seamless referrals. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through adherence to NHS protocols and continuous professional development. Patients benefit from extended appointment availability and both face-to-face and telephone consultation options. We maintain rigorous data protection standards while ensuring easy access to medical records for authorised requests.
Services
General Consultations
Chronic Disease Management
Maternity Care
Mental Health Support
Travel Health Advice
Prescription Services
Vaccinations
Physiotherapy Referrals
Podiatry Services
Health Screenings
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services across all life stages
- Our team includes GPs with specialist interests in women's health and elderly care
- We offer extended access with both face-to-face and telephone appointments
- Our practice maintains strong referral networks with NHS specialist services
- We combine clinical excellence with patient-centred communication
Services
General Consultations
Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive general medical consultations for patients of all ages. We offer both face-to-face and telephone appointments with flexible scheduling options. Our doctors specialise in holistic patient care, addressing both acute and chronic health concerns.
Chronic Disease Management
We offer structured care programmes for patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. Our practice nurses conduct regular reviews and provide tailored management plans. This service includes medication reviews and lifestyle advice to optimise patient outcomes.
Maternity Care
Our practice provides antenatal and postnatal care through GP and midwife collaboration. Services include pregnancy testing, birth planning, and postnatal check-ups. We coordinate care with specialist maternity services and provide health education for expectant mothers.
Mental Health Support
All our GPs provide mental health assessments and ongoing support for conditions like anxiety and depression. We offer counselling referrals and collaborate with specialist mental health services. Our approach combines medical treatment with holistic wellbeing strategies.
Travel Health Advice
We provide pre-travel health assessments and vaccination advice for international travel. Our service includes destination-specific risk assessments and preventative health measures. Patients receive guidance on managing existing medical conditions while abroad.
People
Dr Ashleigh Cairns
GP Partner
Qualified in Dundee (2005), Dr Cairns specialises in women's health and family planning. She offers contraceptive implant services and works part-time Monday-Thursday.
Dr Melissa Barker
GP Partner
Edinburgh-qualified (2010) GP specialising in women's health. Provides contraceptive coil and implant insertion services part-time Tuesday-Friday.
Eleanor Meldrum
Practice Manager
Practice Manager since 2012 with prior NHS management experience. Oversees operational aspects of the practice and patient services delivery.
Carol Johnston
Practice Nurse
Specialist in chronic disease management and travel health. Provides asthma, diabetes, and COPD reviews alongside immunisation services.
Isobel Bishop
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialist pharmacist conducting medication reviews and prescription management. Works full days Monday and Tuesday within the surgery.
Questions
How do I register with the practice?
Check you live within our practice boundary then complete registration at our reception. New patient information is available online.
What appointment options are available?
We offer both face-to-face and telephone appointments with most available on the same day.
How do I request repeat prescriptions?
Use our online form or contact reception directly. Allow 48 hours processing time for medication requests.
What services are available for pregnant patients?
We provide antenatal/postnatal care, pregnancy testing, and midwife referrals through our maternity services.
Do you offer travel health advice?
Yes, we provide pre-travel health assessments and vaccination guidance for international destinations.
How can I access test results?
Call 0131 536 9800 between 11am-4pm three days after testing for result discussions with our team.
