St Triduanas Medical Practice

30/12/2025

Get ready for the bells 🎉🔔
Follow our tips so you and your loved ones are health-prepared to say hello to 2026.

📲 Use NHS inform symptom checkers
When you’re feeling unwell, NHS inform's symptom checkers and self‑help guides will give you fast, expert‑designed advice on what to do next and how to manage common symptoms.

💊 Check medicines and repeat prescriptions
Make sure you have enough prescribed medicines as many GPs and pharmacies will be closed over New Year. Order only what you need, and collect before holiday closures. If you run out when the GP is closed, a community pharmacist may be able to give an emergency supply.

🤧 Manage winter illnesses at home
NHS inform has practical guidance for coughs, colds, sore throats, flu, norovirus and more - including self‑care and when to seek help.

🩹 Have remedies and first aid items available at home
It’s helpful to keep over‑the‑counter remedies such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (if suitable for you), antihistamines, anti‑diarrhoeals, indigestion remedies, a mild laxative, and a basic first‑aid kit. Always follow the pack advice and don’t overstock as medicines can go out of date. If unsure, ask a pharmacist.

🤒 For minor ailments - Remember Pharmacy First
If you’ve got a minor illness, your local community pharmacy is the first place to go for advice - no appointment required. Pharmacists (and trained team members) can assess, advise and provide medicine where appropriate, and will refer you to a GP, dentist, optometrist or another service if needed.

🗓️ Know your festive opening times
GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours on public holidays. Check local opening times and find nearby services using Scotland’s Service Directory on NHS inform.

🚑 Know where to get the right care in the right place
Call 999 or go to A&E for emergencies that are life or limb-threatening. Otherwise, NHS inform can help you decide what to do next, including when to contact your GP or 111.

Need more info? All links in the comments!

23/12/2025

19/12/2025

With everything going on at this time of year, stress and exhaustion are often not far away.

And if you’re worried about your family’s wellbeing or finances, the festive period can at times make these worries seem even bigger.

For tips on looking after yourself this winter, visit - https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/looking-after-yourself-christmas

16/12/2025

🎄 Plan Ahead for the Holidays!

GPs, dentists, pharmacies, and opticians will have different opening hours over the festive period. Make sure you order your prescriptions early and know what to do if you need urgent care.

👉 Check all the details here: https://services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/public-holidays/

Stay prepared and enjoy a stress-free holiday season!

15/12/2025

From 8:00am Monday 15 December NHS Lothian is taking some urgent precautions to help protect patients and staff against flu this winter.

Visitors are welcome, but please:
✅ As always don’t visit if you’re unwell
✅ Limit visitors to 1–2
✅ Avoid bringing children under 12
✅ Consider wearing a mask and use hand gel

Together, we can reduce the risk and keep everyone safe.
More info: https://www.nhslothian.scot/goingtohospital/visitors/

05/12/2025

🤒Flu season has started early, protect yourself by booking your flu vaccine today.

🗓️To book your appointment, or for more information on drop-in clinics, visit nhsinform.scot/flu

04/12/2025

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

18/11/2025

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!

11/11/2025

🍂🤧 Feeling under the weather this autumn? Here are some tips to help you get through a head cold:

1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, and clear broths.
2. Rest Up: Your body needs energy to fight off the cold, so get plenty of sleep.
3. Stay Warm: Keep cozy with warm clothes and blankets.
4. Over-the-Counter Relief: Take a visit to your local pharmacy as they can provide help and advice quickly without an appointment. Find one here: https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/pharmacies

Take care and get well soon! 🌟💪

07/11/2025

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