Crimond Medical Centre

08/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ Walking Aids Needed 🚶‍♂️

Our First Contact Physiotherapist is looking to see if anyone has a spare adjustable walking stick they no longer need.

✅ We’re looking for walking sticks as shown in the photo below (or very similar)
✅ Must be in excellent condition
✅ We’d be happy to take it free of charge

🚫 Please note – we are NOT looking for crutches, only adjustable walking aids as per the photo.

If you can help, it would be very much appreciated. Please hand in to our reception 💙

Thank you! 😊

03/04/2026

📢IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND SHARE: If you're looking for health advice over the Easter weekend, please take a look at this essential information below:

We’re expecting the 111 service to be busy over the next four days, which may mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here’s how you can save time and help us care for those most in need:

💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.

🤧If you need general advice about common illnesses and ailments remember we have a lot of information on NHS inform, including a range of symptom checkers which you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers

📱The NHS 24 Online app also has handy health advice and can help you source your nearest open healthcare services, including pharmacies. The app is free to download on both iOS and Android devices. https://nhs24.info/NHS-24-Online

✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace

NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. 💙

31/03/2026

📢 PATIENT REMINDER 📢

The practice will be closed on Monday 6th April for the Easter Monday public holiday.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, please contact GMED / NHS 24 on 111 for routine or urgent medical advice.

In a medical emergency, please dial 999.

We will reopen at 8.00am on Tuesday 7th April.

Thank you for your understanding and we wish everyone a lovely Easter 🐣🌷

25/03/2026

Aberdeenshire Spring Booster Vaccination Programme 2026

Spring booster clinics will begin from 13 April 2026 across our main vaccination sites in Banchory, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Inverurie (Garioch), Macduff, Peterhead and Stonehaven.

Additional clinics for those aged 75+ will also run in locations across Aberdeenshire.

If the appointment offered isn’t suitable, you can rearrange to any vaccination clinic in Scotland. To rearrange, reschedule, or cancel, use the online booking portal (www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine) or call 0800 030 8013 if you’re unable to access the system.

⏰ Please arrive as close to your appointment time as possible - arriving too early or late may mean we can’t accommodate you if it’s busy.

** Please note: this update applies to Aberdeenshire only. Aberdeen City and Moray will have their own local arrangements which we’ll share once they are confirmed. **

NHS Grampian Public Health

25/03/2026

📢 Public Holiday - Monday 6th April 2026 📢

Ill health is unwelcome at any time, but particularly during holidays. NHS inform has put together this guide to help you stay well and get the if you need it. 👇

www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/using-the-nhs/health-advice-for-public-holidays

23/03/2026

📌𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗕 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁📌

We have had a lot of enquiries around the MenB Outbreak in Kent. Please find attached to this the latest update we have received from Public Health Scotland.

MenB Vaccine Eligibility

The MenB vaccine was introduced into the routine UK Childhood Immunisation Schedule in 2015 following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the independent expert group that guides UK vaccine policy.

The vaccine is offered to infants and young children as they face the highest risk of invasive MenB disease. The MenB vaccine is very effective at protecting infants against meningococcal disease.

In 2025, the routine schedule was updated so that doses are given as early as possible — at 8 and 12 weeks, with a booster at 12–13 months — to strengthen protection in the youngest babies.

Children who have not yet received all their scheduled doses of MenB vaccination can be offered catch-up doses up to 2 years of age.

Children born before 2015 will not have received MenB vaccine as part of the Childhood Schedule. Based on JCVI guidance, there is no MenB catch-up offer beyond 2 years. JCVI continues to review evidence on the most effective use of meningococcal vaccines within the UK routine schedule.

There are currently no plans to offer MenB vaccination routinely outside the existing schedule.

Teenagers are routinely offered the MenACWY vaccine through the school immunisation programme, usually in S3 (around 14 years old). This is because there is a small secondary peak of meningococcal disease incidence in 15-19 year olds. The vaccine
protects those who receive it against disease caused by meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y. It also helps provide wider population protection, including for younger people.

Anyone who missed it when due can still receive the MenACWY vaccine up to their 25th birthday, particularly before starting university or college, by contacting their local NHS immunisation team to arrange an appointment.

𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 (𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘅.𝗰𝗼𝗺/) 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 -
𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗻𝗵𝘀.𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘁

𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱:

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 (𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘅.𝗰𝗼𝗺/), 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 -𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗻𝗵𝘀.𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟬𝟭𝟮𝟮𝟰 𝟱𝟱𝟱𝟯𝟯𝟯

02/03/2026

🚨 PATIENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

During March, we will be experiencing a temporary reduction in Practice Nurse appointments due to staff leave. 🩺📅

Unfortunately, this is outside of our control. We kindly ask patients to be mindful when calling to book a nurse appointment, as waiting times may be longer than usual, unless your concern is deemed urgent or an emergency. ⏳

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time — it really is appreciated. 💙🙏

02/03/2026

Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre are hosting the

FRASERBURGH WELLBEING COMMUNITY APPOINTMENT DAY on Friday 6th March from 10am to 3pm. Drop in any time of the day.

Services and Third Sector Partners

There will be stalls offering advice and support with:
• Mental health, emotional and crisis support
• Employment, housing and financial support
• Community, social connection, health and wellbeing activities
• Family support
• Domestic abuse and advocacy

Meet services and teams that support mental health and wellbeing

• Different services and teams will give short presentations during the day at various times.

Topics include:
• Managing anxiety
• Mental health digital help tools
• Breathing exercises
• Food and wellbeing
• Getting involved in your community
• You can ask questions during each presentation and speak to services and teams following delivery.

16/02/2026

04/02/2026

🌟 PATIENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

❤️ Your Heart Matters ❤️

📞 Over the next few days, some of our patients will receive a phone call inviting them to attend a heart and artery health check. This check helps us identify any risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) early — before problems develop.

👩‍🦰 Our CVD Nurse Led Clinics will be running from Tuesday 17th February.

🤔 Feeling fine? You may still be at risk without realising it.

🎥 Watch the video below to find out why attending this appointment is so important for your long‑term heart health.

❤️🫀 Your heart matters — let’s look after it together! 🫀❤️

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29/01/2026

If you have a minor illness, such as a cold, an upset stomach, or general aches and pains, your local pharmacy is the first place you should go for advice.

Find out more at www.nhsinform.scot/pharmacy-first

29/01/2026

The HPV vaccine protects against the main causes of cervical cancer, but it doesn’t protect against them all. So even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, it’s still important to go for cervical screening.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/cervicalscreening



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