Waverley Medical Practice Galashiels

08/04/2026

People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided.

To find out more, visit www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

03/04/2026

Congratulations Dr Das Mahesh on being elected a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners!

31/03/2026

Male Breast Cancer Support a service dedicated to providing emotional support and peer connections for men navigating a breast cancer diagnosis.

Breast cancer is often perceived as a "female disease" which can lead to late diagnosis and a deep sense of isolation for men.

For more information please visit mbcsupport.org.uk

31/03/2026

18/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

05/03/2026

Our HPV vaccination programme is now underway.

When completing your young person’s consent form, please take a moment to discuss the HPV vaccine and its benefits with them. You can find more information on NHS inform - https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/hpv-vaccine/

If your child has missed their HPV vaccine - don't worry! You can book by calling our Vaccination Hub on 01896 809 250.

05/03/2026

26/02/2026

Vaccines are proven to save lives by reducing the spread of disease. Look out for your child’s vaccine letters in the post.

For more information on childhood vaccinations visit nhsinform.scot/onelessthing

24/02/2026

At the end of March we say a fond farewell to our GP Partner, Dr Katie Cathrow, who is leaving us to take up an exciting new post. While we wish her every success in this next chapter, she will be greatly missed by colleagues and patients alike.

Dr Cathrow has been a valued member of our team. She has made a real difference to so many lives and we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done.

We wish Dr Cathrow all the very best for the future.