Alva Medical Practice

13/08/2025

06/08/2025

No vehicle access will be available at Alva Health Centre car park tomorrow (Thursday 7th August) due to essential resurfacing works. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

04/08/2025

Please take care when you are attending your appointment today.

If you wish to cancel please telephone 01259 760331 or text CANCEL to your appointment reminder.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for high winds across much of Scotland for today.

Areas affected are:

• Highlands & Eilean Siar (Highland, Na h-Eileanan Siar)
• Central, Tayside & Fife (Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling)
• Grampian (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray)
• South East Scotland ( East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian)
• Strathclyde (Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire)

The amber warning is in force between 10am until 11pm on Monday, 4 August. Further yellow warnings are also in place.

There is a high risk of disruption and travel conditions may be hazardous. Extra caution should be taken by all road users. Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel. Consider delaying travel until conditions improve. If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions

• Make sure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route
• Have plenty of fuel, warm clothing, food, and water in case you’re delayed
• Do not ignore road closure signs – they are there for your safety
• Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance
Listen to media broadcasts, including radio, for updates
• Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, X, or their website
• Those in caravans, motorhomes and tents should take extra care as Storm Floris passes through and avoid staying in exposed areas.
• Temporary structures like awnings, roof tents and gazebos should be taken down if possible.
• Many outdoor events may be cancelled, please check before setting off today.
• Other information can be found on the Met Office and Ready Scotland websites.
• For public transport information visit: https://orlo.uk/l3C0f
• Follow Traffic Scotland on X for up-to-date travel information.

Those in amber alert areas may experience power outages. For advice, visit Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks on X for up to date advice.

The full Met Office warning can be accessed via this link: https://orlo.uk/ShuDs

25/07/2025

Andy our Community Link Worker is available in Alva & Tullibody Health Centre on a Wednesday. Contact the practice on 01259 760331 to book an appointment or ask at reception.

Appointments are currently available for anyone registered with the practices listed below. 💬

Please speak with your GP or visit your doctor's reception to book an appointment.

20/07/2025

We have been made aware of a scam phone call from someone claiming to be from Public Health, asking individuals about their vaccination status. The number reported in one case was 07441 472225, which has been flagged online as a known scam number.

Please be aware:

🔹 Legitimate NHS authorities will never ask for personal or medical information over the phone in this manner.
🔹 If you receive such a call, do not share any personal details.
🔹 Hang up immediately and report the call.

What to do if you receive a suspicious call:

🔹 Do not engage with the caller.

Report the incident to:
🔹Action Fraud: www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040
🔹 NHS Counter Fraud Authority (if NHS-related): cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud or call 0800 028 4060
🔹 Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for nuisance calls: ico.org.uk
🔹 You can also report scam numbers to Ofcom: ofcom.org.uk

Stay Safe

Be cautious of unsolicited calls asking for personal or health information.
If in doubt, contact your GP practice or local health board directly using official contact details.

https://nhsforthvalley.com/scam-alert-bogus-callers-asking-for-vaccination-status/

19/07/2025

📅Have a look at what is on at the Family Hubs next week.

🥰On Monday, Wellbeing Scotland will be coming to The Hive to run a fun session for children 6-11 (accompanied by a parent) and young people, 12-16. There will be free juice and snacks.

✅Pop in to the virtual Hub on Thursday if you would prefer to meet online.

✅We will be at the Blue Hoose as usual on Friday morning.

✅The hubs are open to ANY family members and carers.

If you would like more information or to arrange a telephone chat or one to one meeting, email us at 📧info@familiysupportclacks.scot.

08/07/2025

Not long until our 1st summer session on Thursday. Still time to register your young person https://forms.office.com/e/YyjDVb6fLv Open to anyone one in P1-P5. Free Fun Activities, in Tullibody Civic Centre. Tullibody Community Development Trust Tullibody, Cambus & Glenochil Community Clackmannanshire Council Clackmannanshire Education Services

05/07/2025

People turning 75 years old on and between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026 will receive a letter with information about their appointment.

Visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult for more information.

04/07/2025

The food van is out tomorrow and the menu is looking excellent!

We will be having spicy chicken in tomato sauce with potato wedges, a peach crumble with brandy sauce, pot luck and our community bread bin will be there as well.

Come along for a free, delicious hot meal, just don't forget your tubs!!

The route this week will be:
4:30pm - Wimpy Park Alloa
5.00pm - Menstrie Dumyat Resource Centre car park
5:30pm - The Nebbit Alva

26/06/2025

| SUMMER KICKABOUT SESSION |

FREE Football sessions taking place at every Thursday during summer for kids and young people. No need to book, just turn up and Play 🤩⚽️

Coalfields Regeneration Trust - Scotland

26/06/2025

If your cervical screening (smear test) is overdue, why not book it this week? Talk to your GP or nurse if you’re worried, they will understand and can help.

Visit nhsinform.scot/cervicalscreening to find out more.