Monifieth Medical Practice

07/08/2025

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 here - nhsinform.scot/gonmenb

07/08/2025

** Menopause Cafe Monifieth **

A relaxed, welcoming space to chat all things menopause over a cuppa and cake.

Date and time: Saturday 16 August, 10 - 11am
Venue: MAC Monifieth Activity Centre – Cafe, Riverview Drive, Monifieth, DD5 4NH

More information here:

A relaxed, welcoming space to chat all things menopause – no agenda, just real conversation over a cuppa and cake. All welcome!

07/08/2025

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭.

Meet at the car park just past Barry Rail Station on the right hand side (through the Ministry of Defence check point) at 11am.

We have been assured there is no live firing that day so we will walk to the beautiful Barry Buddon Beach. This walk may take 1½ to 2 hours so please wear appropriate footwear. We are hopeful if the tide is in we may see some of the dolphins frequenting the area

All registered carers welcome.
Full details on the poster below.

07/08/2025

🍼 FREE Baby CPR Class – Broughty Ferry 🍼
📍 St James Hall, DD5 2AD
📅 Tuesday 26th August 2025
🕢 7.30–8.30pm

Could you confidently help your baby in an emergency?
Join us for a FREE hands-on Baby CPR class, where you’ll learn life-saving skills that every parent, carer or grandparent should know.

❤️ Run by the Royal Life Saving Society UK as part of their Save A Life programme, this class focuses on CPR for babies under 1 year old. You’ll also learn how to deal with choking and get drowning prevention tips.

✅ Practical, interactive & beginner-friendly
✅ Time for questions
✅ Donations welcome but not required

Come along, gain confidence and learn how to protect the little ones in your life.

📧 Spaces are limited – email sabldundee@outlook.com to book your spot!

Let’s make our community a safer place – one family at a time. 💙

07/08/2025

Nappy changes can feel never-ending. And, when you’re struggling with a wriggly baby multiple times a day, it can be tempting to leave everything you need stored close by.

But nappy sacks can kill small babies.

Young babies under six months naturally grasp things and pull them to their mouths, but then find it difficult to let go.

As nappy sacks are very thin, they can easily cling to a baby’s face as they breathe in and can tragically result in suffocation or choking.

So, remember to keep nappy sacks well out of reach of children when changing them and never put them in a buggy or cot.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/danger-on-the-changing-mat/

05/08/2025

Do you have a problem with your phone, tablet or laptop? The next TechTalk is on 19/08 at Monifieth Library.

30/07/2025

Taking place today at Monifieth Library from 2pm - 8pm....

Do you own your own Blood Pressure Monitor? Would you like to have a FREE maintenance check done on it?

This service is being offered by the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership Angus to all patients that are registered with an Angus GP and that own their own Blood Pressure Monitor.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY JUST BRING ALONG YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR!

30/07/2025

If you have a dental problem you should call the dental practice that you normally attend in the first instance.

The team will give you advice about your options and guide you to make sure you get the right treatment.

For more information on how to get the Right Care in the Right Place visit www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

28/07/2025

Your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we are closed.

28/07/2025

🤔Confused about where to go when you or a loved one needs medical help?

It can be tricky to know where to get advice when you are ill or in pain, and choosing the wrong service can mean longer waits, more stress, and extra pressure on our NHS.

✅ Our guide can help you make the right choice, quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.

📲 Share our guide with your friends, family, and community.
➡️ For more info, click the link in the comments!

28/07/2025

Love that feeling of the sand between your toes?

Being bare foot on Scotland’s beaches and shores can be enjoyable in the milder weather, but it can also increase the risk of being stung by wildlife like jellyfish, sea urchins, or weever fish.

If you’re stung, you should:

✅Rinse the affected area with sea water (not fresh water).
✅Remove any spines or stings with tweezers – do not use your bare hands.
✅Soak the site in warm water (as warm as you can tolerate).
✅Take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage pain.

Most stings from sea creatures in Scotland are mild and can be safely self-managed, but you should phone 111 if you have:
🔹severe pain that’s not going away
🔹been stung on your face or ge****ls (OUCH! 😵)
🔹been stung by a stingray

If you have been stung and have:
🔹difficulty breathing
🔹chest pain
🔹fits or seizures
🔹severe swelling around the affected area
🔹 severe bleeding
🔹vomiting
🔹light-headedness or loss of consciousness
Always phone 999 or attend A&E as soon as possible.

24/07/2025

Please be aware we have a telephone outage-the surgery cannot make any out going calls at present. We are still receiving incoming calls.
If you are currently waiting on a callback from the practice please be patient with us. This is a nationwide issue and BT are currently working on this.
Thanks