South Skye Medical Practice

South Skye Medical Practice This page is for information and updates for Broadford Health Centre and Sleat Medical Centre

18/09/2025

๐๐ž๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž'๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐‚๐ ๐’๐œ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ - This is the Scottish publicโ€™s opportunity to thank a nurse, midwife or nursing support worker who has made a difference to their, or a loved oneโ€™s, care.

About the award
Patients, clients, residents, relatives or friends can nominate a nurse, midwife or nursing support worker who they believe has made a difference and gone that extra mile to ensure the highest standards of care.

Who can be nominated?
Registered nurses, registered midwives and nursing support workers working within health and care services in Scotland. Entries will be accepted from patients, clients, residents, relatives or friends in the capacity of members of the public only.

The nominations process is now open and will run through to 31 October 2025. To submit a nomination, please refer to the above criteria and and make sure your nomination tells us how your nominee meets each of them. When you are ready to nominate visit https://www.rcn.org.uk/scotland/Get-involved/ScotlandNurseOfTheYear2026/PeoplesChoiceAwardservices

If you have any questions or queries regarding the awards, please get in touch by emailing scotlandnurseawards@rcn.org.uk

18/09/2025

๐Ÿ’œ October is Lupus Awareness Month, and Lupus UK is celebrating 35 years of support and advocacy.

Lupus is a complex autoimmune condition affecting over 5 million people worldwide. Itโ€™s hard to diagnoseโ€”symptoms vary and changeโ€”and while itโ€™s not contagious, thereโ€™s no cure. With the right care, though, many people can manage it well.

In the UK, around 1 in 1,000 people have lupus. 90% are women, often diagnosed between 15 and 55, and it disproportionately affects Black African, Caribbean, and Asian communities. On average, it takes 6.4 years to get a diagnosis.

Whether you live with lupus or support someone who does, Lupus UK has free resources, support groups, and a welcoming online community.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow them on LUPUS UK, X, Instagram & LinkedIn for facts, stories, and support.
๐Ÿ”— Learn more: www.lupusuk.org.uk

18/09/2025

NHS Scotland is using a text message service to help update our waiting lists.
Patients on our lists may receive a text message from the NHS Scotland National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) on mobile number 07860 039092 with a link to answer some questions.
If youโ€™re waiting for an appointment or operation, please do not ignore this message.
This is in addition to any message you receive from NHS Highland Patient Hub regarding waiting lists.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/NHSScot-NECU

18/09/2025

โœ… DO AND DONT โŒ

โ–ช๏ธBack pain often improves on its own within a few weeks. There are things you can do to help with your recovery.

โ–ช๏ธHere are some good tips to help aid you with your back pain ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

18/09/2025

Been out in the woods, long grass or bracken? Time for the whole-body tick check! ๐Ÿ”

Ticks have a knack of getting into the weird and wonderful nooks, crannies and crevices of your body ๐Ÿคข Check out these sneaky spots if you have been out exploring:

Hairline and scalp
Behind the ears
Back of the neck
Armpits
Belly button
Waistline
Groin area
Between the legs
Behind the knees
Between the toes

๐Ÿ”Ž

More info on tick bites and lyme disease on NHS inform - link in comments!

07/09/2025

September is Global Pain Month! ๐ŸŒ

This is an annual global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of persistent (chronic) pain and will take place throughout the month of September.

The aim of the campaign is to highlight the impact of this long-term condition and direct patients, families and clinicians to resources and supports to help improve how patients can live better with chronic pain.

Look out for our pain management posts on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran and MSK Ayrshire & Arran social media pages.

You might also meet some members of the pain management team at various sites over this month promoting resources and information.

We are kicking off the month with our annual healthcare professional study day with over 100 people attending, covering sessions on fibromyalgia, persistent post-operative pain, non-specific low back pain and persistent abdominal pain and lots more!

Further information on the Pain Management Service can be found on the pain management service website:
https://www.nhsaaa.net/pain-management-service/

07/09/2025

Don't suffer in silence with dental pain. ๐Ÿฆท

NHS inform has advice on when and where to seek further help during a dental emergency.

Find out more: https://nhs24.info/dental-emergencies

07/09/2025

Staying active is key to a healthier, stronger you!
Hereโ€™s what the World Health Organisation recommend:

โœ… 150 mins of moderate activity/week
โœ… OR 75 mins of vigorous activity
โœ… PLUS 2+ days of strength training

Only 1 in 4 adults meet these goalsโ€”letโ€™s change that!
Every step, stretch, and squat counts. Start small, stay consistent, and feel the difference.

07/09/2025

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

Follow this advice on when you should keep your child at home.

โžก๏ธ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

07/09/2025

โ–ซ๏ธ Chronic pain is invisible, but it affects over 1 in 3 adults in Scotland.
โ–ซ๏ธ People with chronic pain often feel unheard, but their experiences are real.
โ–ซ๏ธ Thereโ€™s no simple โ€˜painkillerโ€™ for chronic pain.
โ–ซ๏ธ Chronic pain affects daily life; the right support makes it easier.
โ–ซ๏ธ More information and support coming next week.

07/09/2025

โ€ผ๏ธSTUDENTS! Remember to register with a GP practice and dentist if you've moved away from home to study.

Whether youโ€™ve come from another part of Scotland, the UK, or abroad, itโ€™s essential to register with health services in your new area. Donโ€™t wait until youโ€™re ill, struggling, or in pain. Sign up now to avoid an unnecessary delays when you might need a prescription, mental health support, or urgent medical advice.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Your GP (aka family doctor) will be your go-to for healthcare while you study. Some campuses even have one on site!

๐Ÿฆท Yep, your teeth matter too. Register with a local dentist.

๐ŸŒ Overseas student? If youโ€™re studying full-time and living in Scotland lawfully, youโ€™re covered by the NHS from the day you arrive until 1 month after your course ends.

๐Ÿ” Find your nearest GP or dentist and get registered today. For more hints and tips check out our student health guide on NHS inform - link in comments!

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