Arbroath Medical Practice LLP

02/10/2025

Do you or someone you know have type 1 diabetes? Then why not come along to a new free Diabetes Support Group starting in Dundee.

The first meeting will be on Thursday, 2 October at 6.30pm in the Strathmore Diabetes Centre (level 7) at Ninewells Hospital.

The aim of the support group is to provide a friendly informal opportunity for people living, or recently diagnosed, with type 1 diabetes to share their experiences and stories.

As this is a new support group those attending will help shape the group’s future including voting for the group’s name at the first meeting.

Remember this group is all about you - giving you the opportunity to connect, find your community and create a meaningful group.

So come along for a cup of tea and a chat whether you are newly diagnosed or have lived with type 1 for years, everyone is welcome - no need to book!

25/09/2025

Arbroath Medical Practice LLP. Will be closed on Monday 6th October. We will reopen at 8am Tuesday 7th October.

25/09/2025

You might already have noticed changes when contacting your GP practice for an appointment. Depending on your needs, you may be seen by a member of the newly expanded GP team, such as a pharmacist or physiotherapist, or a nurse.

19/09/2025

Our focus today for Falls Awareness Week is on making your home safer. Checking your home environment and keeping an eye out for things that could make you slip, trip or fall can help you reduce your falls risk.

While some things might seem obvious, it’s surprising how often they’re overlooked.

It’s worth considering if there is good lighting in your home, particularly on the stairs.

Don’t let clutter gather in places where you walk as this can become a potential trip hazard so tidy stairs, steps and hallways and use handrails when going up and down stairs. Try and ensure floors are also clear of trailing wires.

Another household hazard which is often overlooked is wrinkled or fraying rugs and carpets. Think about garden paths are they even and clear free from moss which can make them slippery under foot? If you need to reach high places use a ladder and ask someone for help using it - and avoid standing on chairs.

Finally, if your pet wears a collar maybe adding a little bell to it will make you aware when they are moving around and stop them getting under your feet.

Visit the Falls Support page https://tinyurl.com/yj29wbe8
on NHS Tayside’s website for more information about the Falls Service in your local area.

19/09/2025

Your GP practice has grown.

You might have already noticed changes when you've contacted your GP practice for an appointment. Depending on your needs, a member of your newly expanded GP team may be best to help you such as a pharmacist, a physiotherapist or an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

10/09/2025

05/09/2025

Mental health support and/or advice from a worker who has their own lived experience of mental health challenges. Can help with low mood, anxiety, sleeping problems, stress, coping strategies and connect people with self-help/community resources or organisations.

Adult Service (age 16 and over): Ask at your GP Reception to be referred to Peer Support or use the contact information above to make a referral via the ECS Hub or download the self-referral form and patient information leaflet from your GP’s website.

Young People’s Service (11 to 15 years, in secondary education): Talk to the young person’s school, GP receptionist or contact Penumbra or Hillcrest directly with the details below:

South Angus (Arbroath, Friockheim, Carnoustie & Monifieth): Call Penumbra on 01241 873900 or email: angusyoungpersons@penumbra.org.uk
North Angus (Brechin, Montrose, Forfar, Letham and Kirriemuir): Call Hillcrest Futures on 01307 460101

For all other mental health support in Angus, please visit: www.angushscp.scot and look for the logo below.

05/09/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE – VOLUNTEER HEARING AID CLINICS

Links Health Centre, Montrose
From Wednesday 8th October 2025, the clinic will now run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

Updated leaflets are available at the Health Centre.

For further information, please email: VolunteerServices@angus.gov.uk

05/09/2025

02/09/2025

GP Practices throughout Tayside are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care. They participate in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions throughout the year which allows them to provide access to training for the whole practice team.

Most GP Practices throughout Tayside will be closed for routine appointments between 1-6pm on Wednesday 3 September to take part in PLT sessions.
Please be assured, access to urgent care for patients will continue throughout this time.

During those hours on Wednesday 3 September, GP practices will continue to be contactable by phone to access urgent care which cannot wait until the practice reopens the following morning or to make any future appointments or medication requests.

GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Thursday 4 September.