Anniesland Medical Practice

13/03/2026

A smear could save your life.

13/03/2026

18/02/2026

The Practice will be closed for staff training between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

🤢💩 Caught norovirus? - here's our quick guide on what to do to help you feel better and prevent it from spreading to others.

TREATING NOROVIRUS

🔹 take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains
🔹 get plenty of rest
🔹 use special rehydration drinks if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine. These are available in community pharmacies

Norovirus can be very unpleasant but usually clears up by itself in a few days. You can normally look after yourself or your child at home.

⚠️Avoid going to your GP, as norovirus can spread to others very easily.

📱Phone your GP practice or NHS 24 on 111 if you’re concerned or need advice.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 stay off work or school until at least 48 hours after the norovirus symptoms have stopped
🔹 avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time
🔹 wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water particularly after using the toilet and before preparing or handling food
🔹 be aware alcohol-based hand gels don’t kill the virus
🔹 disinfect any surfaces or objects that could be contaminated, using a bleach-based household cleaner.
🔹 wash any items of clothing or bedding that could have become contaminated separately on a hot wash (60°C)
🔹 do not share towels and flannels
🔹 flush any poo or vomit in the toilet and clean the surrounding area with a bleach-based household cleaner
🔹 avoid eating raw, unwashed food
🔹 only eat oysters from a reliable source as they can carry norovirus

Remember norovirus spreads very easily in public places such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

07/01/2026

The Practice will be closed for staff training between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

18/12/2025

The practice will be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December and Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd January.
We wish all our patients a healthy and happy festive season.

09/12/2025

We are currently seeing a high number of flu cases in the community. If you are visiting the practice with flu-like symptoms, we kindly encourage you to wear a face mask. This helps protect you, other patients, and our staff.

Many Thanks

28/11/2025

Message from the Director Of Primary Care regarding the spread of flu throughout Greater Glasgow and Clyde:

If you have mild or moderate flu symptoms, stay home to avoid spreading the virus,
especially in GP practices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.
If you need medical advice, visit your local pharmacy or call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent
concerns.
To reduce the spread:
Wash hands often
Cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue or your elbow
Consider wearing a face mask
Find a self-help guide at Self-help guide: Flu-like illness | NHS Inform

Flu is a common infectious viral illness. Find out more about flu symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

21/11/2025

Battling the flu? 🤧 Here are some top tips from NHS inform to help you feel better and stop the flu from spreading:

TREATING FLU

🔹 Rest and Sleep: Give your body the time it needs to recover.
🔹 Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
🔹 Medication: Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and ease aches and pains.

The symptoms of flu usually develop 1 to 3 days after becoming infected, and most people will feel better within a week.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 Good Hygiene: Wash your hands often with warm water and soap.
🔹 Cover Up: Use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
🔹 Get Rid: Bin used tissues as soon as possible.
🔹 Stay Home: If you have a high temperature or feel unwell, stay at home to avoid spreading the flu to others.
🔹 Clean Surfaces: regularly disinfect places like your computer keyboard, telephone and door handles.

Remember flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

31/10/2025

Visit NHS inform to find out more about the free online resources available to improve your mental wellbeing.

☁️SilverCloud - a website with courses that help you learn new ways to deal with the challenges you’re facing.

☀️Daylight - a digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

💤Sleepio - a digital sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Find out more: https://nhs24.info/mental_wellbeing