Annandale Medical Practice

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

🌼 Hay fever season is starting for many people across Scotland.

If you're noticing itchy eyes, sneezing or a runny nose, you’re not alone – symptoms often begin as pollen levels rise in spring. Hay fever symptoms can start at any age.

For advice on how to manage hay fever and when to seek further help, visit 👉 nhs24.info/hay-fever

12/04/2026

📱What happens when you phone 111 in Scotland?

The first person you’ll speak to when you phone 111 will be a call handler. They’ll ask you:
🔹who you are
🔹where you’re phoning from
🔹why you’re phoning

We need to know as much about you and your health as possible to offer you the best help and advice. If you’re phoning on behalf of someone else, make sure you’re with them at the time of the call.

You’ll be assessed by our triage team and referred to your local NHS services if needed. This may involve a phone or video consultation with a clinician from your local health board or an appointment to attend A&E or Minor Injuries Unit.

During normal working hours always contact your own GP for urgent advice and treatment. The 111 service cannot arrange appointments at your GP.

⤴️Click the link in the comments to find out more about us and the services we provide.

11/04/2026

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.

Symptoms can include cold‑like illness, sore and red eyes that may be sensitive to light, a high temperature, small grey‑white spots inside the mouth, and a rash of red‑brown spots that may be flat or slightly raised. The rash can be less obvious on brown or black skin.

If you think you or someone you live with may have measles, find out what to do at nhsinform.scot/measles.

11/04/2026

09/04/2026

If you’re aged 50 to 74 and you’ve made a mistake on your bowel screening test, misplaced it, or you did not receive your test kit, you can request a replacement test kit at:

www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

06/04/2026

Feeling low, anxious, or depressed? Breathing Space is here to help. NHS 24's free and confidential phone and web chat service is available 365 days a year for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over.
Call 0800 83 85 87 or visit www.breathingspace.scot for support.

06/04/2026

🚨We re open tomorrow Tues 7th April , If call is non-urgent please call after 9am.

🚨Results are giving out Tues Wed & Thurs between 10am - 12 noon.

🚨Repeat prescription requests can be made through the patient portal or by submitting an email to clinical.s70499@nhs.lothian.scot

🚨Please note all prescription requests are processed over a 48 hr period

Please bare in mind we will be busier than usual due to the Easter break.

Many Thanks
Annandale Practice

05/04/2026

If you injure yourself while out hunting Easter eggs this week, call NHS 24 on 111 — free and available day or night — to be directed to the right service.

Make sure you know how to access the right care in the right place: https://services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

03/04/2026

If you think you may need A&E this Easter but it isn’t a life‑threatening emergency, call NHS 24 on 111 anytime, day or night. They’ll direct you to the most appropriate service.

For guidance and advice on common conditions, visit: https://www.nhs24.scot/our-services/nhs-inform/.