St Triduanas Medical Practice

28/05/2026

NHS Lothian Community Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic team will be within Richmond Craigmillar Church Hall, 227 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4PA on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 (10am - 1pm and 1:40pm - 3:30pm).

See poster for full details.

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

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

20/05/2026

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Most women will have no sign of cancer, but breast screening can find cancers that are too small to see or feel. That’s why it’s important you attend your appointment when invited.
For more information, visit nhsinform.scot/breastscreening

12/05/2026

If you notice that your teen seems down or withdrawn, it may be because they’re feeling lonely.

Even if they have lots of friends or if they’re surrounded by family, they can still feel lonely, misunderstood or like they don’t fit in. And teens often feel emotions like loneliness even more strongly than adults.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, get tips on how to support your teen or young person if they are withdrawn or feeling isolated, visit – ParentClub.scot

11/05/2026

01/05/2026

Our community cafe offers fresh cooked meals, home made soups and baking.
Come and enjoy our delicious food and nice company. Everyone is welcome!

29/04/2026

A quick reminder: On Monday 4 May 2026, GP practices and many community pharmacies will be closed📅

If you need a prescription, please arrange to collect soon💊

If you need urgent medical care over the weekend, contact NHS 24 on 111.

Visit our website: https://services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/public-holidays/

27/04/2026

A third of people in the UK don’t complete their bowel cancer screening test.

Bowel screening helps spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s more treatable.

During , Bowel Cancer UK want everyone who receives their free bowel cancer screening test to complete and return it as soon as possible.

Let's spread the word together. Get involved today and .

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