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Edinburgh CTACS

Edinburgh CTACS are located in multiple hubs across the city, at the following locations:

  • Sighthill Health Centre
  • South Queensferry Medical Practice
  • Parkgrove Medical Practice
  • Pennywell All Care Centre
  • Stockbridge Health Centre
  • Leith Community Treatment Centre
  • Allermuir Health Centre
  • Conan Doyle Medical Practice
  • Mountcastle Health Centre
  • Tollcross Health Centre
  • Gracemount Health Centre

Edinburgh CTACS offer a patient-focused booking system, meaning Edinburgh patients can access any of the clinics providing a more convenient service.

Vaccinations – please see the main Vaccines Services page opens a new window for more information.

C.M. & A.G. 12-12-24

Who can refer:

Edinburgh GPs and their extended clinical teams can refer a patient to the CTAC services for assessment or review by completing the referral form and sending it to:

Loth.ctacedinburgh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS IS FOR USE BY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ONLY. 

Secondary care clinicians can refer for dressings, wound care or suture/staple removal by providing the patient with the above self-referral telephone number.

Who to refer:

Patients can be referred or self-refer for:

Wound Care (All Types)
Doppler (ABPI) testing is now manual only (Clinician referral only)
Ear irrigation following preparation opens a new window “to all patients over 16 years”. The team will see patients from age 13 to assess and give advice about self-management but generally not irrigate. If symptoms continue despite that intervention, they should be referred to ENT for suction by the GP.
Removal of sutures/clips
Routine catheter changes for Non-Housebound patients as well as Trial Without Catheter (TWOC)
Unscheduled vaccination/immunization(Via clinician referral)

Vaccination services are outlined on the Vaccine Services – RefHelp

Who not to refer:

Those requiring urgent care for wounds caused by injury. Patients should be directed to the Minor Injury Assessment opens a new window service.

Anyone requiring services not listed above.

Anyone not registered with an Edinburgh GP Practice.