Lour Road Group Practice

08/04/2026

‼️ ‼️ Due to reduced staff numbers, appointment availability today will be affected. We will continue to triage accordingly in an effort to minimise any disruption.
Thank you for your understanding. ‼️‼️

31/03/2026

Following public engagement and the development of services, here’s important information on how to access minor injury care in Angus.

Patients are strongly advised not to self-present at NHS facilities with minor injuries. The correct way to access care is to call NHS 24 on 111. You will be assessed and directed to the most appropriate service for your needs. This may include local Community Treatment and Care Services, the Minor Injury and Illness Unit at Arbroath Infirmary, or Ninewells Emergency Department.

If it’s an emergency, please call 999 or attend the Emergency Department at Ninewells, if safe to do so.

28/03/2026

🐣 EASTER CLOSURE NOTICE 🐣

Lour Road Group Practice will be closed on Monday 6th and Monday 13th April.

💊 Please make sure you have enough of your regular medication ahead of the public holidays.
👉 Only order what you need – there’s no need to request extra.

🏥 This Easter, help us help you by choosing the right care in the right place.

Find out more 👉 www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

26/03/2026

If you’ve been waiting 52 weeks or more for an Urology outpatient appointment, you may get a text message from us asking if you still need to be seen.

The message is genuine and includes a secure link to update your status.

Please do not ignore this message as this will help us to manage our waiting lists.

24/03/2026

Our Community Link Workers are out and about in Angus this week! 👋

To mark Social Prescribing Day (26th March), our Community Link Workers are hitting the road to meet you.

"Social Prescribing" is all about looking at the bigger picture of your health. It’s not just about a doctor’s visit, it’s about:

💰 Financial concerns & housing
🏠 Feeling more connected to your community
🏃‍♂️ Improving your physical health
✨ Finding local resources that work for you

Come have a chat with us at any of our pop-up locations. No appointment needed - just a friendly face and helpful advice.

Here's where you'll find them:

➡️Meet Clive in Carnoustie

Tuesday 24th March, 10am - 12pm- the Foodbank at Carnoustie Legion
Tuesday 31st March, - Carnoustie Community Café, Comrie Hall

➡️Meet Katie and Lesley in Forfar and Kirriemuir

Tuesday 24th March, 12pm - 2pm - Forfar Well Bean Café, East and Old Church
Thursday 26th March, 12pm - 2pm - Kirriemuir Food Hub

➡️Meet Vanessa in Monifieth

Thursday 26th March, 10am - 2pm - The MAC (Monifieth Activity Centre)

➡️Meet Catriona and Barbara in Brechin

Thursday 26th March, 10am - 3pm - JARS Community Hub

➡️Meet Scott and Liam in Arbroath

Thursday 26th March, 11.30am - 1.30pm - Arbroath FC Community Trust, Community Café at Life Church

18/03/2026

⭐️ ***Advanced Nurse Practitioners*** ⭐️

What is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) ?

An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is a highly experienced Registered Nurse, possessing the expert knowledge and clinical skills to manage full patient care. They diagnose, treat, prescribe, and refer patients, reducing pressure on GPs

**How are they different from the Prescribing Nurse? **

Our ANPs have completed further academic qualifications, typically a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. Practice nurses are registered nurses with specialized training but not at the Master's level.

Our ANPs are qualified independent prescribers.

Our ANPs handle complex/ unknown problems, while practice nurses deal with known, chronic issues (such as minor ailments, asthma, diabetes, chest infections , urine infections etc)

** Who are they? **

We are very lucky at Lour Road to have 4 brilliant ANP’s - Wendy Gordon, Claire Johnstone, Rebecca McLaren and Caitlyn O’Neill.

They work most days and deal with face to face appointments and telephone appointments.

The next time your are offered an appointment with one of our Advanced Nurse Practitioners, please remember they can deal with the same problems a Doctor can.

11/03/2026

The MHRA has advised pharmacy and healthcare professionals to return all remaining stock to their suppliers

11/03/2026

🚭 Today is No Smoking Day! 🚭

Thinking about quitting? Today could be the perfect time to start. Not only is stopping smoking great for your health, it can make a big difference to your finances too.

On average, someone who smokes could save around £205 every month by quitting – that’s £2,430 in a year back in your pocket!

Want to see how much you could save? Try the Quit Your Way Scotland Quit Calculator and find out.

Free support is available to help you become smoke-free. You can:
✔️ Speak to your local community pharmacy
✔️ Contact the Quit Your Way service in Tayside

📞 01382 424127
📧 tay.smokingcessationservice@nhs.scot

There’s plenty of help available – you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

10/03/2026

From 1st April - New self referral available for Hearing Loss. Please see below, you can pick up a form from reception, ask for this to be emailed, or simply scan the QR code to fill in the form. ⭐️

https://forms.office.com/e/85Ax6EnzwH

25/02/2026

25/02/2026

Medicines Waste in Angus.

Every year, unused medicines place an avoidable financial burden on our local health services. That money that could be redirected into the care, support and services our communities rely on.

We want to understand why medicines go unused, what barriers people face, and how we can make returning medicines easier and more environmentally friendly.

Please share your views in our short survey: https://engage.angus.gov.uk/medicines-waste

Your feedback will help Angus Health & Social Care Partnership improve prescription practices, reduce waste, and invest savings back into frontline services.

Thank you for helping make a difference.

NOTE - If you need this information/survey in a different format, please email Tay.angushscp@nhs.scot or call 01307 492560 (office hours only).