New Dyce Medical Practice

06/01/2026

REMINDER: ⚠️❄️ Snow & ice = very busy Emergency Departments. If you can, avoid non-essential travel and stay safe.

If you must go out:
• dress warmly
• wear good-grip shoes
• take extra care on ice
🐧 walk like a penguin

Falls help: https://nhs24.info/preventing-falls

MSK advice: https://nhs24.info/MSK

❓Not sure if you need A&E? Call 111 or visit: www.nhsinform.scot/right-care

06/01/2026

Today, Tuesday 6th January we are operating a restricted service.

This is due to the adverse weather and subsequent unplanned staff absence. To allow staff who do not live locally to travel home safely, we have reduced our service availability for the rest of today.

We have therefore turned off Engage Consult.
Please only call the Practice if urgent for today: 0345 189 7070.
Engage will remain unavailable until we have assessed the weather, roads and staff availability tomorrow morning.
Please review NHS Inform for self-help advice:

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

05/01/2026

To allow staff who do not live locally to travel home safely, we have reduced our service availability for the rest of today.

We have therefore turned off Engage Consult.

Please only call the Practice if urgent for today: 0345 337 9922.

Engage will remain unavailable until we have assessed the weather, roads and staff availability tomorrow morning.

Please review NHS Inform for self-help advice:

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

04/01/2026

🎊 Happy New Year to all of our patients 🎊

As the safety of our patients and staff is paramount, we have taken the difficult decision to operate a revised service tomorrow (Monday 5th January).
This means that all in person appointments for tomorrow have been changed to telephone appointments in the first instance, for staff to assess and re-arrange as necessary.
You can still complete Engage requests, which will open later on Monday, but please only do so tomorrow if you feel the issue cannot wait until later in the week. Each request will be assessed by a clinician and advice, appointment or prescription will be given as appropriate.

Engage Consult:
https://engage.gp/85820/services

If you can wait, Engage will be open as usual Tues-Fri 0700-1530, and our telephone lines from 0800-1700, for those who cannot complete an Engage Consult online.

For nurse appointments, all appointments from 0800-1100 are cancelled, and we will contact you to re-arrange these.

We will update this page as soon as possible, once the weather and roads have been assessed in the morning.

If you need any advice which cannot wait until we open tomorrow, please telephone NHS24 on 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Please review NHS Inform for self help advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

03/01/2026

❄️ If you take a tumble on snow or ice:

• Move slowly and check for pain
• You might feel stiff or sore later — that’s normal.
• If it hurts to put weight on it, rest it
• Use ice (wrapped in a towel) for 10–20 minutes at a time
• Take over-the-counter pain relief if needed
• Gentle movement as it starts to feel better

More help here 👉 www.nhs24.info/MSK

Not sure if you need A&E? Visit www.nhsinform.scot/right-care or call 111.

02/01/2026

💚 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 💚

📬 Had a cervical screening (smear test) invite letter?
Please don’t ignore it 💚

Cervical screening can spot changes early — often before cancer develops. Even if you feel well, it’s still really important to attend.

📘 We have easy-read booklets available in the practice, with pictures and simple information to help explain what happens and why screening matters.

💬 Got questions or feeling unsure? Speak to your GP or practice nurse — we’re here to help.

01/01/2026

REMINDER: ⚠️❄️ Snow & ice = very busy Emergency Departments. If you can, please avoid all non-essential travel. Stay home, stay warm, and stay safe.

If you must go out:
• dress warmly
• wear shoes with good grip
• take extra care on icy surfaces

🐧 Walk like a penguin to reduce your risk of falling:
🔹 arms out for balance
🔹 loose knees
🔹 feet slightly turned out

More advice:
👉 Preventing falls: https://nhs24.info/preventing-falls
👉 MSK help if you’ve had a slip: https://nhs24.info/MSK

❓ Unsure if you need A&E? Contact your GP, or call 111, or check: www.nhsinform.scot/right-care

01/01/2026

💛 Dry January 2026 💛
Thinking of taking part this January?

Taking a break from alcohol – even for a month – can have real benefits:
✨ Better sleep
💪 More energy
🧠 Improved mood and focus
💷 Save money
❤️ Give your liver a rest

📱 You can download the Alcohol Change UK app to help you track your alcohol-free days, see your progress, and stay motivated throughout January.

If you need support or advice around alcohol use, help is available – please speak to your GP or a healthcare professional.

31/12/2025

🎄✨ Our Christmas Opening Hours ✨🎄
Please see our festive opening times for the week of 22nd December in the image above. 💚❤️

While we’re here to help as much as possible during the holidays, there will be times when the practice is closed. If you need urgent medical help during these times, here’s what to do:

🚨 When We Are Closed:
✔️ Call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent advice or to access out-of-hours care
✔️ Call 999 if it’s a medical emergency (e.g. chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, stroke symptoms)
✔️ Visit your nearest pharmacy for minor illnesses, advice and treatments
✔️ Use NHS Inform for trusted health information anytime: www.nhsinform.scot

Please remember: if you need urgent care, help is still available even when the practice is closed. 💙

Wishing you all a safe and healthy festive season! 🎅🎁✨

29/12/2025

🎄💊 Last Call for New Year Prescriptions 💊🎄

If you take regular medication, please make sure you:
✅ Check your supplies now
✅ Order any repeats in good time (no more than 10 days early)
✅ Only order what you actually need – please don’t stockpile

❓ What if you run out over Christmas & New Year?
If you run out of your regular medication when the practice is closed:
🏥 Check your usual pharmacy first – they can advise what’s possible
🆘 If it’s urgent and you cannot wait until we reopen, visit NHS 24 online or call 111 for advice

🚨 Call 999 or go to A&E only in a life-threatening emergency
Please plan ahead so you have enough medication to see you safely through the festive period. Thank you for your help and understanding 💙

26/12/2025