Porter Pharmacy Holburn

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH🎗️

This month we’re raising awareness for mouth cancer. 👩‍⚕️👀

This disease can affect the gums, tongue and inside of the cheek or lips.👄👅

Symptoms include ulcers lasting more than 3 weeks , red or white patches, difficulty swallowing and any new lumps inside the mouth.🩺💊

EARLY DETECTION is crucial and it’s always best to contact your GP as soon as possible if you notice any abnormal changes. 🩹🙌

If in doubt get checked out!🧐🫵

11/11/2025

As the winter is fast approaching, we have everything you might need if you’re feeling under the weather!

The best way to stop illness is to prevent!!!

If you need any advice or would like to book a flu vaccine appointment, give us a call on 01224 581685 💊💉

23/10/2025

Winter means more time indoors, where flu can spread more easily. As a healthcare worker, getting the flu vaccine has lots of benefits but most importantly it will help protect you.

Book at www.nhsinform.scot/flu

10/10/2025

If you need to talk, Breathing Space is there to listen. Managed by NHS 24, Breathing Space is Scotland’s free and confidential phone and webchat service for anyone aged 16 or over. If you need some Breathing Space, call 0800 83 85 87 or visit www.breathingspace.scot

10/10/2025

It's ! 🌍💜

It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.

Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. Being able to share openly with others can help us feel connected and less alone. 💜

Today, why not check in with your friends, family, or colleagues, and start a conversation about mental health!



Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Aberdeenshire Public Health - North Aberdeenshire Public Health - Central Aberdeenshire Public Health - South Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Health Improvement Team MorayHealth and Social Care Moray NHS Grampian

02/10/2025

Private FLU vaccines are now available- please call to book an appointment £18

24/09/2025

This week is Organ Donation Week.

Scotland run an "opt out" system, have you and your family made your choices? With only 1% of people dying in circumstances where they are able to donate organs (Ref: Organ Donation Scotland), it's important to have the conversation.

More information here: https://www.organdonation.scot/

24/09/2025

Paracetamol in pregnancy | The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reiterated the guidance that paracetamol is safe to take, as per the patient information leaflet, during pregnancy. The MHRA have further stated there is no evidence taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.

Their full statement is available to read here: www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

Breastfeed Grampian Grampian Maternity Voices Partnership Moray Maternity Services Health and Social Care Moray Moray Health Visitors Baby Steps Moray - Small steps to a healthier pregnancy Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Aberdeen Neonatal Unit Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership NHS Grampian Parent and Infant Mental Health Services Aberdeenshire Health Visitors The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre NHS Grampian Family Nurse Partnership NHS Grampian