Annandale Medical Practice

21/11/2025

Most children and young people are given the flu vaccine as a nasal spray into each nostril. It’s quick, easy and painless. There’s no need to sniff or inhale the vaccine, it’ll just feel like a tickle in their nose 👃

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu

21/11/2025

It’s Fraud Awareness Week!

NHS Lothian eLetters are quick, easy, safe, and secure, but here’s how to check. They will:
✅ Have ‘NHS Lothian’ as the sender
✅ Include a 4-digit PIN + link
✅ Only ask for your Date of Birth + PIN (after clicking the link)
❌ We will never ask for any other personal information in our notification messages.

If the digital letter isn’t opened within 48 hours, the system will automatically print and post a copy to your address.

Learn more and read our FAQs here:
👉 https://services.nhslothian.scot/electronicletters/

20/11/2025

To see if there is a pop-up clinic near you or for information on eligibility please visit www.nhslothian.scot/vaccinations or scan the QR code.

📱Alternatively, please call the Vaccination Enquiries Helpline: 0300 790 6296

19/11/2025

Today marks the start of World AMR Awareness Week; a global effort to raise awareness of AMR (antibiotic resistance) and promote actions which we can all take to reduce the risk of AMR in the future. For more information visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/medicines-and-medical-aids/types-of-medicine/antibiotics/

17/11/2025

Battling the flu? 🤧 Here are some top tips from NHS inform to help you feel better and stop the flu from spreading:

TREATING FLU

🔹 Rest and Sleep: Give your body the time it needs to recover.
🔹 Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
🔹 Medication: Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and ease aches and pains.

The symptoms of flu usually develop 1 to 3 days after becoming infected, and most people will feel better within a week.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 Good Hygiene: Wash your hands often with warm water and soap.
🔹 Cover Up: Use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
🔹 Get Rid: Bin used tissues as soon as possible.
🔹 Stay Home: If you have a high temperature or feel unwell, stay at home to avoid spreading the flu to others.
🔹 Clean Surfaces: regularly disinfect places like your computer keyboard, telephone and door handles.

Remember flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

17/11/2025

In Scotland, uptake of the MMR vaccine is falling.

Getting babies and children vaccinated is the safest and most effective way to protect them from diseases like measles, mumps and rubella.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/mmr

14/11/2025

28/10/2025

We are tackling NHS waiting lists.

New figures show NHS waiting lists have fallen. Waits of more than a year have also reduced for the fourth month in a row.

Find out more: gov.scot/news/reduction-in-nhs-waiting-lists

25/10/2025

⏰ Clocks go back this weekend – and as the nights draw in, some of us may start to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD is a type of depression that often begins in autumn and can make you feel low, tired, and less motivated.

🌞 Top tips to boost your mood:
✔ Get outside during daylight hours
✔ Stay active – even a short walk helps
✔ Keep connected with friends and family
✔ Explore self-help resources and support

Find trusted advice and support on NHS inform - link in the comments!

07/10/2025

Coming to hospital for an inpatient appointment? Remember to bring any meds you're taking into hospital with you. This includes prescription/non-prescription medication such as inhalers, tablets, eye drops etc. https://services.nhslothian.scot/mymeds/

02/10/2025

22/09/2025

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s recommended you go for your screening appointment when invited.

It’s an important part of your NHS diabetic care. To find out more visit nhsinform.scot/des