Drs Houston, Baughan, Randfield and Meeten
Dollar Health Centre
Park Place
Dollar, FK14 7AA
Tel: 01259 742120

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

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YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

BBC Health

Right-to-die case wins first step

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.

Babies' brains 'show autism risk'

It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, say researchers.

Government escapes NHS rebellion

The government appears to have escaped a rebellion by the medical establishment over its controversial NHS reforms in England.

Breast implant boss faces charges

The owner of a French breast implant maker at the centre of an international safety scare faces charges of "involuntary injury", his lawyer says.

Carers 'missing out on support'

Carers are missing out on "vital" support, a survey for cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support suggests.

More men 'have oral cancer virus'

Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.

Heart attack deaths have halved

The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.

Abbott quits MPs' abortion group

Shadow health minister Diane Abbott has resigned from a cross-party group on counselling given to pregnant women by abortion providers.

Alcohol deaths increase slightly

Alcohol related deaths in the UK have increased slight between 2009 and 2010, according to official figures.

Bid to stop doctor gagging orders

Doctors are being told they can no longer sign contracts that contain gagging orders, in new guidance issued by the medical regulator.

Health Protection Agency

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

New study finds post natal women have an 'increased risk' of TB

The risk of TB diagnosis is significantly increased in women during the first six months after pregnancy, according to a new UK-wide study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine today (Friday).

Welcome to the website of
Dollar Health Centre

This section of our website will be updated regularly with new and relevant information and changes.We hope that you find it useful.

Automatic front doors

The surgery is in the process of having new automatic front doors installed. This will be an automatic double entry swing door system followed by another automatic internal swing door. We expect installation to commence soon and apologise in advance for any disruption caused during these works.

Order your prescription when it suits you and not just when the surgery is open.

We have three options for ordering prescriptions which are available to our patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have a dedicated telephone answering service available for those patients who find it difficult to contact the surgery during normal working hours. This system is a recorded answering service only and will not connect you to a receptionist. The telephone number for this service is 01259 740720.

You can also email your prescription request directly to the surgery if you prefer. The email address is fv-uhb.dollar-repeats@nhs.net

Alternatively, follow the link at the top of this page entitled 'Prescriptions' and complete the form to request your medication.

Please remember that prescriptions are only generated during normal working hours and prescriptions ordered at the weekend will be processed on a Monday (unless we are closed for a public holiday). If your prescription is a normal repeat prescription, it will be at the chemist within 48 hours. Items not on your regular prescription can take longer to process.

Book your appointments online

Facilities are available to enable you to book your appointment to see a GP online. If you would like to use our secure online GP appointments system, please ask for details at reception. Once you are registered, you can use the system by clicking on the "EMIS Access" link below.

Your registration document will contain information unique to you which will identify you and the practice when you log in to the system. If you lose or forget any of the details, please contact reception in person. We will be able to re-issue your user ID and password. Unfortunately, we can only give the registration details to the patient it relates to and not their representatives.

Once you are registered, you can also access this service through your digital television, smartphone, tablet or even your Wii. Visit the website http://www.lookinglocal.gov.uk/ to find out more.

Click the EMIS Access logo below to book your appointments

'Blue Badge' forms

New arrangements have been put in place for applicants of 'Blue Badge' disabled parking badges. As of 1st January 2012, there is no longer any GP involvement in the application process. All applicants should contact their local council directly. Patients living in Clackmannanshire should contact Clackmannanshire Council on 01259 450000 and patients registered with NHS Tayside (those living in Crook of Devon, Powmill etc.) should contact 01738 475000.

'Flu Vaccination

Most patients will have already been vaccinated with this years 'flu vaccination. If you have not, and you are eligible and wish the vaccine, please contact reception for an appointment. If you are under 65, your eligibility will have been confirmed by the letter you will have received from the practice. If you are over 65, you are automatically entitled to the vaccine.

Dr McDonald

Dr McDonald will be leaving the practice at the end of January. We have enjoyed having him working in the practice and wish him very well for the future.