Get ready for the new season with our simple guide to staying healthy this spring. Learn how to manage your prescriptions, stock your home medicine cabinet, and find the right care when you need it. Protect your wellbeing and prepare for the spring holidays with these easy tips from NHS Scotland.
Following reports of a Meningitis B outbreak in England, we want to help our patients in Scotland stay safe. Learn how to spot the signs, check your vaccination history, and find out what to do if you are concerned.
NHS Scotland’s Spring COVID-19 booster programme is expected to begin in April. Find out who is eligible, how you will be contacted, and how to book or reschedule your vaccination appointment.
Many health concerns can be managed without needing to contact the GP practice.
Patients should return this to the Western General Hospital directly to initiate a referral. They must complete the first section which asks which service/healthcare professional referred them to this questionnaire.
Vaccinations give children the best protection against serious illnesses. Learn when vaccines are offered and how to catch up if your child has missed one.
If you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be an unpaid carer. Support is available across Scotland, including advice, wellbeing help, and local services. Visit NHS Inform to find out what help you can access and how to get started.
Cervical screening is the best protection against cervical cancer. In Scotland, routine screening is now offered every 5 years to those aged 25-64. Is your appointment overdue? Learn more about the test, HPV, and how to book your appointment today.
Need help with an injury or joint condition? You may not need a GP appointment to get help. Discover how to access Musculoskeletal (MSK) services in your area, the difference between self-referral and professional referral, and where to find specialist tools for recovery.
Looking to improve your wellbeing this year? Learn about the MAP approach to habit-building, how to access ‘Quit Your Way’ services in Scotland, and why choosing the right care—like your local pharmacy—is the best way to stay healthy in 2026.
If you’re experiencing any persistent symptoms that are unusual for you, such as lumps, blood or unexplained weight loss, your GP practice wants to hear from you. Because the earlier
1 Sep – 17 Oct 25 We’re thrilled to welcome a final-year medical student to the team at Inverkeithing Medical Group! Now in their fifth year of training, they’ve spent
We understand from regular patient feedback that many people are finding it difficult to contact the Practice early in the morning to book a triage appointment.
Cardiovascular (CVD) Risk Assessment Background In Scotland, Cardiovascular disease is the second largest cause of overall disease burden in our country, and the second most common cause of death after
If you are asked by your doctor to call Radiology to make an appointment for your x-ray, please call 01592 648103 (Option 5). Please call this number 3 working days
It has become increasingly common for people, often with no symptoms, to have extensive “screening” investigations done in the private sector. This can be problematic for a number of reasons.