Firrhill Medical Centre

20/05/2026

Been out in the woods, long grass or bracken? Time for the whole-body tick check! 🔍

Ticks have a knack of getting into the weird and wonderful nooks, crannies and crevices of your body 🤢 Check out these sneaky spots if you have been out exploring:

Hairline and scalp
Behind the ears
Back of the neck
Armpits
Belly button
Waistline
Groin area
Between the legs
Behind the knees
Between the toes

🔎

More info on tick bites and lyme disease on NHS inform - link in comments!

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

🫀 Understanding Myocarditis with Dr Julie Ronald 🦠In this video, Dr. Julie Ronald explains myocarditis, a condition that most often occurs after a viral in...

14/05/2026

Not sure what to say? Start here:

You don’t need the perfect words to support someone. It’s okay to keep it simple.

Simple phrases can open a conversation:
“How are you doing today?”
“I’ve been thinking about you”
“Do you want to talk?”

If you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. A small check-in can make a real difference.

More guidance on how to start a conversation: https://ithriveedinburgh.org.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/how-to-talk-about-mental-health/

05/05/2026

To protect us and the NHS, it's important to know how to get the right care in the right place.
Use and share this handy guide to help you and your loved ones get health advice, quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible.

➡️➡️➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/right-care-right-place

27/04/2026

SURGERY CLOSURE
The Surgery will be closed Monday 4th May for a Public Holiday. Please order any repeat medication you may need in plenty of time.

If you need help when we are closed
If you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or Call 111.
NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over. Call 111 if you need help for a child under 5.

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

20/04/2026

Paige from FourSquare will be in Oxgangs Library this Wednesday for their fortnightly drop-in.

They offer advice and support on housing for people especially those facing homelessness. Housing Assistance, advice on rights, support with setting up a new home, and finding infrastructure in your new area.

Every other Wednesday 12-2pm

20/04/2026

Although it's not summer yet, the weather has been heating up and hay fever can still be triggered by the increase of pollen.

If you’re looking for some helpful tips of how to manage your hay fever, visit https://ow.ly/7wp350SaJsW