NHS Fife

23/03/2026

We’re offering a drop‑in vaccination session for students who need to check or update their vaccination records.

📅 Wednesday 25 March
🕑 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm
📍 St Andrews Community Hospital

No appointment is needed. This session is designed to help make it easier for students to check and update their vaccinations in a convenient setting. If you're eligible, we're offering:

✅ HPV - (Human papillomavirus vaccine)
✅ DTP - (Diphtheria, tetanus, polio)
✅ MenACWY - (bacteria that can cause meningitis)
✅ MMR - (Measles, mumps, rubella)

Please bring along any vaccination records you have with you.

More on student vaccines: nhsinform.scot/campaigns/vaccines-for-students/

23/03/2026

We're supporting a research study looking at whether breathlessness training can help people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

If you have pulmonary fibrosis and would like to find out more about taking part, our respiratory research team would love to hear from you.

📞 07825 780524
☎️ 01592 643355 ext. 24467

✉️ fife.respiratoryresearchteam@nhs.scot

23/03/2026

Despite the warmer weather, spring can still bring colds and the flu due to fluctuating temperatures.

Viruses can spread more easily as people become more social and spend more time outside.

Most colds and mild flu‑like illnesses can be managed safely at home with rest, fluids and over‑the‑counter medicines, and your local community pharmacy can offer advice and treatment for many common symptoms.

It’s also important to know when to seek further help, particularly if symptoms are worsening, not improving, or if you or your child have an underlying health condition.

Our Spring into the Right Care pages bring together information on a range of topics, with practical guidance on how to manage illness and where to find the right support.

nhsfife.org/spring

22/03/2026

💬 "Very kind and professional to ensure my son was relaxed and the scan was able to be carried out seamlessly."

Thanks to Positivepeach for their review of the care provided to their son.

careopinion.org.uk/1427365 #1428206

20/03/2026

Spring is here, and it’s a great time to visit the animals at a petting farm or zoo.

Farm animals can carry germs, so even if your hands don’t look dirty always wash them with soap and water after touching animals or the places they’re kept.

Washing your hands is the best way to protect yourself, as wipes and alcohol gels aren’t 100% effective against all germs.

More advice on keeping well outdoors: nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

19/03/2026

Hollyview Ward at Stratheden Hospital has celebrated its 10th anniversary.

The purpose‑built ward, which opened in 2014, was designed to provide a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients.

To mark the milestone, staff and patients came together to host an inclusive sports day, supported by Fife Health Charity.

Activity groups also helped create a festive atmosphere, crafting ward decorations including paper chains and personalised egg‑and‑spoon sets for the races.

19/03/2026

💬 "Dr Lim was, as always, approachable and really listened."

Thanks to Caldrew for sharing their positive experience of the care provided by the team at Meadows Practice. More: https://brnw.ch/21x0Shu

19/03/2026

Being a teenager is exciting, but it can also be hard.

Their feelings and emotions are all over the place, so they tend to feel everything more deeply, and sometimes this can be overwhelming.

If your teenager is feeling anxious, there are things you can do to help.

Parent Club have lots of ideas to help you support them, visit ParentClub.scot

18/03/2026

Fantastic fundraising by our Pharmacy Services team!

Thanks to the creativity and generosity of colleagues, an incredible £3,600 has been raised for three local charities supporting people and families across Fife.

What started as a Christmas get‑together has grown into a much‑loved annual tradition, with last year’s celebration taking the form of a lively country and western hoe‑down.

Led by chief fundraisers, Mandy Lamont and Linda Ross, the team’s efforts have once again made a real difference, with funds shared between:

❤️ Blood Bikes Scotland
❤️ Maggie’s Centre at the Victoria Hospital
❤️ Fife Women’s Aid

Thanks to the service's ongoing commitment, their Christmas fundraising events have now raised an amazing £15,370 for local charities.

And they’re not stopping there. Planning is already underway for next year’s event, with hopes to make their fifth celebration the biggest yet!

18/03/2026

18/03/2026

Invites are on the way. 📬

If you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this spring, you’ll receive a letter, text or email.

This will either give you an appointment or details on how to book one.

If you're given an appointment that isn't suitable you can reschedule at nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine