The practice is closed on public holidays. Please make sure that you order any repeat medication in sufficient time to allow the prescription to be processed and ready at the pharmacy. Need to see a doctor? NHS 111 can help If you need to see a doctor but can’t get to your local practice you may be able to be seen outside of normal practice … [Read more...]
Rethink Dementia
When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia, it’s natural not to know what to do. But, helping someone stay connected and socially active can help them stay well for longer. It’s time to rethink dementia. Living with dementia In Scotland, dementia currently effects an estimated 90,000 people, 3,000 of whom are under the age of … [Read more...]
Flu Vaccinations 2024
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Who will be offered the flu vaccine The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from … [Read more...]
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can affect the lungs and airways. In most people, RSV causes mild cold-like symptoms. Occasionally, RSV can cause severe lung infections. These can include: — bronchiolitis (an infection of the small airways in the lungs)— pneumonia RSV infections peak during late autumn and winter, but can … [Read more...]
NHS travel health service and travel vaccinations
Travelling abroad soon and think you need vaccines, a malaria risk assessment or travel advice? Your GP is not your point of contact for a travel health risk assessment or travel vaccines. NHS travel health service NHS Scotland provides a travel health service that includes some free vaccines. To find information on how to make an … [Read more...]
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