Ardblair Medical Practice

20/09/2025

We hope that our Falls Awareness Week campaign has helped you to think about what you can do to reduce your risk of a fall. This year’s theme of “From Awareness to Action” underlines the fact that falls are not a normal part of ageing and that many falls can be prevented.

Having a fall can leave you feeling quite shaken up - and even the thought of falling can affect your confidence.

It is hoped that by following the tips and advice we have shared this week you will reduce your chance of having a fall, even if you’ve had one in the past.

If you have had a fall it is important to report this to any health or social worker you are in contact with (this could be your GP, District Nurse, Social Worker and Occupational Therapist).

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.

10/09/2025

01/09/2025

If you have been waiting over 65 weeks for an Outpatient appointment in the following services NHS Tayside may text you to find out if you still need to be seen.

Dermatology
Pain
Neurology
Gynaecology
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
ENT
Plastic Surgery
Ophthalmology

This message is genuine and includes a security link to access the Patient Hub portal to update your response.

Patients will have 14 days from the initial notification to respond via the portal. Please do not ignore this message.

14/07/2025

If you’ve been waiting 26 weeks or more for a urology outpatient appointment, you may get a text message from us asking if you still need to be seen.

The message is genuine and includes a secure link to update your status.

Please do not ignore this message as this will help us to manage our waiting lists.

08/07/2025

Emergency Carer's Card Application Form
This is a free service for Carers

If you are the carer of someone who would be at risk if something were to happen to you or the parent of a child with complex additional support needs, the Emergency Carer’s Card could give you the peace of mind and reassurance that the person who depends on you would be looked after in an emergency situation.

Registration will involve giving details of the needs of the person cared for, plus two emergency keyholders and will operate through the Social Work and Out of Hours Services 24 hours a day. Once registered you will be issued with a credit sized card with your unique identification number and the emergency telephone number.

In the case of an emergency, the person finding the card would phone the emergency number and quote the identity number. Staff at the scheme would then arrange for one of the emergency keyholders or a member of the mobile responses team to visit the cared for to provide reassurance whilst they organise appropriate care as required.

If you need help to complete this form, please contact PKAVS 01738 567076 or your Social Work Key Worker/Child’s Health Team

07/07/2025

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26/06/2025

https://shbbvtayside.co.uk/sexual-wellbeing/condoms/condoms-by-post/

If you are aged 14 or over and live in Tayside (Scotland), you can order a pack of condoms by post FOR FREE!

26/06/2025

05/06/2025

Are pelvic health concerns affecting your quality of life?

The Tayside Pelvic and Obstetric Physiotherapy Service is dedicated to helping you understand, manage, and prevent a range of pelvic health issues including bladder or bowel issues, vaginal prolapse, post prostate treatment, pelvic pain and menopause related issues and antenatal and postnatal care.

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms for the first time or need ongoing support their online resource hub is designed with your wellbeing in mind, offering tools, tips and expert advice to support your journey toward improved pelvic health.

Learn more by visiting www.taysidepelvichealth.scot.nhs.uk