Near Me video consultations

Alongside face to face and telephone consultations, our practice is providing Near Me video consultations for some appointments. This takes place on a secure website for video calls run by Attend Anywhere on behalf of NHS Scotland. You may find that our reception staff offer you this option when booking routine appointments.

How to attend a video appointment

You will be sent a link by text or email which will take you to our virtual waiting room.

Here you will be asked to read a short piece of information about the service then provide your name, date of birth and phone number (in case of technical difficulties) before waiting in your own private, virtual waiting room.

What you need for a video appointment

In order to have an appointment by Near me, you will require:

• A device for making video calls (such as a computer, tablet or smartphone)
• An up to date version of Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge
• A reliable internet connection

For more information on using Near Me including step by step advice, troubleshooting suggestions, technical requirements and FAQs, please follow the link below:

https://www.nearme.scot

Hints & tips for video consultations

Here are a few tips to help set up the room for your video call. It is best if it is:

• Private
• Quiet
• Well lit – avoid sitting with a window or light behind you as this will put your face in shadow
• Webcam placed at, or slightly above, eye level