Aberlour Medical Practice

06/09/2025

💉The way vaccinations are delivered has changed. GP’s no longer deliver any vaccinations (both children and adults) and the responsibility for this has transferred to health boards.

You and your family will now receive your vaccinations at a vaccination centre. This includes winter vaccinations and travel vaccinations.

Please note that the National Vaccination Helpline 📞 0800 030 8013 only provides
support to the flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes.

For assistance with other vaccination programmes, the NHS Grampian Immunisation Team can be contacted on 📞 01224 555333
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:40

For information on vaccinations in Grampian please go to

The way vaccinations are delivered has changed. GP’s no longer deliver any vaccinations (both children and adults) and the responsibility for this has transferred to health boards.

05/09/2025

🆕New UTI Treatment Available at Pharmacies
Pharmacy First can now provide Nitrofurantoin (capsules or tablets) as a treatment option for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women over 16.
This offers an alternative if Trimethoprim is not suitable. ✅
⚠️ Please note:
Not everyone will be eligible. Exclusions include:
❌ Men
❌ Care home residents
❌ Recent antibiotic use (within the last month)
❌ Recurrent UTIs (2+ in 6 months, 3+ in 12 months)
❌ Pregnancy
❌ Significant kidney problems
Caution is also advised in women over 65 and those with diabetes.
👉 If you think you have an uncomplicated UTI, speak to your local pharmacy. They can assess you and provide the most suitable treatment.

04/09/2025

With clinics in Aberdeen, Elgin, Fraserburgh, and Peterhead, we've got your sexual health needs covered.

Our Free & Confidential Services Include:

💊 Contraception: From the pill to the coil, implants, injections, and more. Get advice, supplies, and peace of mind.

🧪 Testing: STI and BBV testing & treatment, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Hepatitis B/C, HIV, and more. Prefer privacy? Postal kits are available!

🎁 Free Condoms & L**e: Delivered to your door (email gram.freecondoms@nhs.scot) or collect from most chemists.

🛡️ HIV Prevention Advice: Including PrEP & PEP. Need PEP out of hours? Call NHS 24 (111).

🚨 Emergency Contraception: Free from most pharmacies or via Copper Coil fitting.

🤰 Pregnancy Support: Advice for unplanned pregnancies – call us ASAP at 01224 655535.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.grampiansexualhealthservices.com for more info. Prefer to call? Dial 0345 337 9900.

04/09/2025

🆘💙 Sepsis Awareness Month – September 2025 💙🆘
This September, we’re shining a light on Sepsis Awareness Month 🌍✨.
Sepsis is a medical emergency 🚨 — and the more we know, the more lives we can save 💪❤️.
🔎 What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to infection 🦠➡️⚡.
It can lead to organ failure, septic shock, or death if not treated quickly ⏳💔.
📊 Why it matters:
⚰️ 1 in 5 deaths worldwide are linked to sepsis
👶 25,000 children in the UK are affected each year
🚦 Know the warning signs:
❗ High or low temperature
❗ Uncontrollable shivering
❗ Confusion / disorientation 😵‍💫
❗ Passing little or no urine 🚱
❗ Cold, blotchy, or mottled skin 🧊
👧👦 Children may show:
😮‍💨 Fast or laboured breathing
❄️ Pale, cold or mottled skin / blue lips
🤒 High or low temp
🥛🚫 Not feeding / vomiting / diarrhoea
😴 Lethargy or non-fading rash
💡 If you see several of these signs → ACT FAST and seek medical help! 🏥
💙 Sepsis Research FEAT 💙 is working hard to fund world-leading research 🔬, raise awareness 📢, and save lives ❤️.
🙌 How YOU can help:
👉 Share this post 📲
👉 Learn the symptoms 🧠
👉 Support Sepsis Research FEAT 🌟
Together, we can fight the hidden killer 💙🆘.

04/09/2025

🌍 Accessing NHS 111 – Your Way! 💬📞
We’re always working to make our services more accessible for everyone. Here’s how you can reach NHS 111 in a way that suits you:
🗣️ Language Line – Free interpretation service if English isn’t your first or preferred language.
🤟 British Sign Language (BSL) – Use the free video relay service via Contact Scotland BSL.
📱 Relay UK – Textphone users can dial 18001 111 or use the Relay UK app to connect.
🌐 NHS Inform – Health info available in: 🧏‍♂️ BSL
📖 Easy Read
🔊 Audio
🔠 Large Print
🌐 24 different languages!
👉 Visit: nhsinform.scot/translations
Your health. Your language. Your way. 💙

02/09/2025

🔴 September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month!
Let’s come together to raise awareness of one of the UK’s most common and least understood cancers. 💬❤️
📊 Did you know? 🔹 Blood cancer is the 3rd biggest cancer killer in the UK
🔹 There are 100+ types including leukaemia, lymphoma & myeloma
🔹 Many people don’t hear the words “blood cancer” at diagnosis 😢
🔹 Some visit their GP 3+ times before being diagnosed 🏥
💡 Why it matters:
Saying “blood cancer” helps people understand their condition, access support, and feel less alone.
📣 How YOU can help: ✅ Share this post 📲
✅ Learn the signs & symptoms 👀
✅ Support the campaign at 👉 bloodcancer.org.uk 🌐

02/09/2025

✈️🌍 Are you travelling abroad soon?
Make sure you’ve got your FREE UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) before you go!
It’s completely FREE – apply only through the official NHS website! 🖥️
Each person needs their own card (yes, even kids 👶).

The GHIC gives you:
✅ access to state healthcare in Europe (and some other countries) on the same terms as local residents.
✅ Covers things like emergencies 🚑, routine maternity care 🤰, and treatment for ongoing conditions ❤️.

⚠️ Remember – the GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance 🧳✈️, so make sure you’re fully covered!
👉 Apply here:

Find out if you're eligible to apply for a new UK EHIC or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

01/09/2025

🩺 NHS Grampian Healthpoint – Your One-Stop Health Information Hub 🩺

Looking for free, confidential health advice in a friendly and welcoming space?
Healthpoint is here to support you with trusted information, advice, and access to reputable services.

📅 Every month, we run health campaigns for staff and the public—helping you take practical steps toward better health with support from specialist services.

📌 September Awareness Highlights:

- World Alzheimer's Day
- World Su***de Prevention Day

📞 Call us on our free local Healthpoint line: 08085 20 20 30
We’re here to help—confidentially, compassionately, and conveniently.

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01/09/2025

🧠💜 World Alzheimer’s Month – September 2025 💜🧠
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support everyone affected by dementia.
This year’s campaign focuses on the importance of early diagnosis and helping people get the support they need sooner. An early diagnosis can empower individuals and families to plan for the future, access help and live well for longer.
📅 World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21st September – a global day of action to shine a spotlight on dementia.
Let’s come together to spread understanding and stand with those living with dementia, their families, and carers. 💬💪

01/09/2025

✨Long-acting reversible contraception methods are highly effective birth control options that provide contraception for an extended period, often years, without needing to think about it daily

Aberlour Medical Practice offers this service to patients so whether you are just thinking about the options or are already using one of the methods you can call us for an appointment on 01340 871 210 to discuss.

For more information on contraception: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/contraception/

01/09/2025

💥 Feeling Triggered?
Sometimes certain things can spark a strong emotional reaction — leaving you 😔 anxious, 😡 angry, or 🏃‍♀️ stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
💙 Be gentle with yourself 💙
Show yourself the same kindness and care you’d give a friend in distress.
✨ For tips on recognising and coping with triggers at festivals, read our guide: 👉 https://lght.ly/dnh9677
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