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 for more information.
C.M. & A.G. 12-12-24
Who can refer:
Patients can self-refer to Edinburgh CTACS by calling the CTACS patient-focused booking line: 0300 790 6296
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 “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 service.
Anyone requiring services not listed above.
Anyone not registered with an Edinburgh GP Practice.
