Union Brae Surgery

19/09/2025

We are running our seasonal Flu and COVID vaccination clinics throughout October as long as supplies last. These clinics will start on Wednesday 1st October 2025 and will take place at both Union Brae and Norham surgeries.

All eligible patients are now able to book into clinics to have their vaccines done.

We are trying to send as many patients as possible a booking link to make their own appointment. However, if you are eligible or unsure, please contact the surgery.

We do have a limited supply of the vaccines so please book your appointment as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

For patients wishing to only have a covid vaccine, please contact a local pharmacy.

Housebound patients are in the process of being contacted to confirm whether they wish to have flu and covid vaccine or flu vaccine only. All housebound patients will be vaccinated by our local vaccination team.

17/09/2025

🚨Important patient reminder🚨

16/09/2025

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15/09/2025

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15/09/2025

Lymphoma is the fifth most common cancer. Do you know the symptoms? Share to spread the word on

15/09/2025

🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL PATIENTS 🚨
The surgery will be closed for staff training this Wednesday 17th September from 1pm until 4.30pm.
If you require non urgent medical advice during this time frame please contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.

11/09/2025

Tomorrow, Friday 12th September is the last day to get your applications in 📝💻

10/09/2025

Today, Wednesday 10th September is World Su***de Prevention Day.
If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care.

1️⃣ Reach out
2️⃣Listen
3️⃣Seek help

Su***de is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could save a life.

09/09/2025

It’s KNOW YOUR NUMBERS week 🔢

As we’ve mentioned previously, you can visit your GP practice or your local pharmacy to have your Blood Pressure checked. But you may also at some point be asked to record readings at home.

Here’s how to measure your Blood pressure at home using a home monitor.

❣️ Follow the instructions that came with your monitor. Make sure you place the cuff around your arm as described in the instructions.
❣️ Place the arm cuff just above your elbow. The cuff should be about 2cm above your elbow to make sure it can detect the artery in the arm, just under the skin.
❣️ Keep still and quiet while you take your reading. Moving, chewing, talking and laughing can affect your reading. Make sure you don’t cross yours legs, as this will raise your reading too.
❣️ Take two or three readings, each about one to two minutes apart. If your first reading is much higher than the next, ignore it and take an extra reading. Once you have two to three readings, you can work out the average.
❣️ Keep a record of your measurements. Record all your readings on paper, your phone or tablet - whichever you prefer. Write them down exactly as they appear on screen.

For more information on KNOW YOUR NUMBERS week or more tips and information on taking your own Blood Pressure at home visit 🔗https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/your-blood-pressure/how-to-lower-your-blood-pressure/monitoring-your-blood-pressure-at-home/

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

It’s KNOW YOUR NUMBERS WEEK 🔢

Right now, around 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 may have undiagnosed high blood pressure - increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and Kidney disease. Many don’t even know it. That’s why getting a simple blood pressure check could literally be a lifesaver.

High blood pressure is known as the “Silent Killer” - no symptoms, just risk. But knowing your numbers gives you power to act - whether that’s eating less salt, being more active or starting medication if needed. Age doesn’t matter. Everyone should KNOW THEIR NUMBERS!

If you’re aged 40 to 74, with no pre-existing health conditions, you can arrange your Free NHS Health Check today with the surgery or visit your local Pharmacy for a Free Blood Pressure check.

For more information on Free Blood Pressure checks at your Pharmacy visit 🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

For more information on Know your Numbers week and Your Blood Pressure visit 🔗https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/your-blood-pressure/