Clackmannan & Kincardine Medical Practice

02/09/2025

🩹💊 Your local pharmacy can help with a wide range of illnesses and conditions without the need to speak to a GP. Think !

Pharmacies can help with:
Acne
Allergies
Athlete’s foot
Backache
Blocked or runny nose
Cold sores
Constipation
Cough
Cystitis (in women)
Diarrhoea
Earache
Eczema
Headache
Headlice
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Hay fever
Impetigo
Indigestion
Mouth ulcers
Pain
Period pain
Shingles
Some skin conditions such as cellulitis or insect bites
Sore throat
Threadworms
Thrush
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Verrucas
Warts

Find out more about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland ↪️ https://nhs24.info/NHS-Pharmacy-First-Scotland

01/09/2025

Patient Access – Temporary Issue

There is currently a problem with Patient Access (the online system for ordering prescriptions)

You might see a message saying:

“Service disabled – sorry, your GP practice doesn’t offer this service.”

This is a temporary issue affecting all practices nationwide – it’s on the Patient Access side and not something we can resolve at the practice.

In the meantime, you can order your prescriptions using any of the following methods:

📧 Email: fv.ckmpscripts@nhs.scot
🏥 In person at the Practice
🏪 Through your local community pharmacy
📮 By post

If you placed an order over the weekend and it appeared to go through, don’t worry – we’ve received it and it will be processed as normal. No need to contact us to check.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

29/08/2025

The Practice will be closed on Monday 8th September 2025.

If you need medical attention whilst we are closed please visit www.nhsinform.scot or telephone 111.

If you require medication please plan ahead and only order what you need.

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

28/08/2025

💉 Mounjaro (tirzepatide) – Patient Update 💉

Mounjaro has recently been approved in Scotland for some people with type 2 diabetes and weight management needs.

💉 At the moment, GP practices cannot assess and prescribe patients Mounjaro. This is because it requires specialist checks, monitoring, and follow-ups that are only available through hospital services.

💉 If you are under the care of a hospital specialist, please speak with them if you think Mounjaro may be suitable for you. Please note, this is not something your GP can initiate – it must be managed through hospital care.

ℹ️ For advice and support with weight management, please visit:
https://nhsforthvalley.com/health-services/az-of-services/weight-management/

Thank you for your understanding.

NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland.

25/08/2025

Autistic adult twice monthly meetings. 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month, 6pm-8pm. 📣

21/08/2025

What to Expect When Your Smear Test Invitation Arrives 🌸

Cervical screening is offered regularly to everyone aged 25 to 64, usually every 3 to 5 years depending on your age and health history.

You will get an official invitation by letter when it’s time for your smear test. This invitation will tell you how to book your appointment. We understand that having a smear test can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or even a little scary — and that’s completely normal.

If you’re feeling nervous or unsure, that’s okay. You can even make an appointment just to talk it through first — no pressure to have the test straight away. Your comfort really matters.

When you receive your invite:
💌 Book your appointment
💗 Look after your health
It’s quick
It’s free
And it could save your life

📌 Learn more about cervical screening and when to expect your invite:
👉

Having both the HPV vaccination and cervical screening will dramatically reduce the number of people with cervical cancer in Scotland.

13/08/2025

Those considered to be at increased risk of catching gonorrhoea can now be offered the Meningococcal B vaccination for protection against infection.

Find out about the vaccine and eligibility at nhsinform.scot/gonmenb

12/08/2025

Back to school worries? Parent Club has tips to help calm any nerves about going back to school as well as tips for supporting your child’s mental health.

For tried and tested tips on supporting your family’s mental health & wellbeing, visit Parentclub.scot/wellbeing

11/08/2025

08/08/2025

07/08/2025

We’re proud to launch SafeConnect in partnership with Police Scotland – a new safeguarding initiative to support people with dementia who may be at risk of going missing.

The SafeConnect fob is a small, yellow device that can be carried or attached to clothing. It holds secure emergency contact details and can be scanned with a smartphone using Near Field Communication (NFC) to help quickly reunite someone with their loved ones or carers.

After a successful pilot in Argyll & Bute and West Dunbartonshire, we're now rolling out SafeConnect fobs free of charge to anyone living with dementia across Scotland.

To request a free SafeConnect set-up pack or learn more about the initiative, please visit our website - www.alzscot.org/safeconnect-request/

29/07/2025

Pregnant? Make sure you’re getting the right care in the right place. Support is here for you every step of the way.

www.nhsforthvalley.com/maternity