Academy Medical Centre

15/04/2026

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.

This , 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 .

https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT

15/04/2026

Early signs of bowel cancer are often hidden, so it’s important to look out for changes in your bowel movements.

For a full list of signs and symptoms visit:
https://ow.ly/cvgn50YBHvf

If you’re worried about your symptoms, your GP practice wants to know.

13/04/2026

📱What happens when you phone 111 in Scotland?

The first person you’ll speak to when you phone 111 will be a call handler. They’ll ask you:
🔹who you are
🔹where you’re phoning from
🔹why you’re phoning

We need to know as much about you and your health as possible to offer you the best help and advice. If you’re phoning on behalf of someone else, make sure you’re with them at the time of the call.

You’ll be assessed by our triage team and referred to your local NHS services if needed. This may involve a phone or video consultation with a clinician from your local health board or an appointment to attend A&E or Minor Injuries Unit.

During normal working hours always contact your own GP for urgent advice and treatment. The 111 service cannot arrange appointments at your GP.

⤴️Click the link in the comments to find out more about us and the services we provide.

09/04/2026

📢 PRACTICE CLOSURE REMINDER

Academy Medical Centre will be closed on Monday 13 April in line with public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

💊 Your local community pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we are closed.

📍 Please see the post below for pharmacies open on Monday 13 April.

09/04/2026

📣 What's on in Angus in April 2026 🙂

09/04/2026

Looking forward to welcoming you on one of our free Health Walks or Buggy Walks next week! No need to pre-book, so please do pop along.
🥾BEACTIVE Health Walks are our shortest Health Walks, lasting around 30-45 minutes maximum, and are a great place to start if you've not been so active recently.
🥾 Our other Health Walks & Walk & Talks are slightly longer, at around an hour, but also with options to shorten, so suitable for all.
👶Our Buggy Walks are also around an hour long and are a great way for parents/carers to meet with others and get a few steps in.
All our walks are led by trained Health Walk Leaders, who are there to support you. Why not give it a go?

09/04/2026

If you’re aged 50 to 74 and you’ve made a mistake on your bowel screening test, misplaced it, or you did not receive your test kit, you can request a replacement test kit at:

www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

09/04/2026

03/04/2026

📢 𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

We would like to provide an update on the 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 (𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗧) service at Academy Medical Centre. Following a pilot phase, the service has now concluded.

The pilot was successful and has demonstrated the value of occupational therapy within primary care. The PCOT team supported a diverse range of patients, helping individuals manage complex health, functional, and wellbeing needs. The service enabled many people to enhance their independence, confidence, and overall quality of life.

The learning and achievements from the pilot are significant, and the experience gained will inform future practice.

The PCOT team is grateful for the opportunity to deliver this service at Academy Medical Centre over the last year and to contribute to such an important area of work. Supporting patients in this setting has been a privilege.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗣 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Thank you to everyone who engaged with and supported the PCOT service over the past year.

03/04/2026

📢 PRACTICE CLOSURE REMINDER

Academy Medical Centre will be closed on:
📅 Monday 6 April
📅 Monday 13 April
in line with public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

💊 Your local community pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we are closed.

📍 Please see the post below for pharmacies open on Monday 6 April.