Newbyres Medical Group

29/05/2026

🩼 Our next vaccination clinic is on Friday 5th June 2026. 🩼

No appointment needed!

To check if you’re eligible for the vaccination please check online or call 03007906296

29/05/2026

‼️ We are aware of some intermittent network issues with O2 in the area.‼️

If you are requesting a callback today please provide us with an alternative number if possible.

25/05/2026

We’re expecting hot weather across Scotland! ☀️🌡️

It’s great to get outside in the sunshine, but heat can impact on our health so it’s important to be prepared.

Here’s some simple tips to stay healthy:

❤️ Look after yourself and those who may be more vulnerable in hot weather - including babies, young children, older people and those with underlying health conditions
💧 Stay hydrated – take extra water with you when you go outside
🏃‍ Try to plan your exercise and outdoor activities during cooler times of the day
☀ Protect your skin with suncream that’s SPF 30 or higher

Check out NHS inform which has lots of tips and guidance on staying safe and healthy in hot weather 🔽
www.nhsinform.scot/hot-weather

24/05/2026

Been out in the woods, long grass or bracken? Time for the whole-body tick check! 🔍

Ticks have a knack of getting into the weird and wonderful nooks, crannies and crevices of your body 🤢 Check out these sneaky spots if you have been out exploring:

Hairline and scalp
Behind the ears
Back of the neck
Armpits
Belly button
Waistline
Groin area
Between the legs
Behind the knees
Between the toes

🔎

More info on tick bites and lyme disease on NHS inform - link in comments!

20/05/2026

🩼COVID AND RSV VACCINATIONS.

Next pop up clinic at Newbyres on Friday 22nd May 2026 🩼

To find out more please contact the vaccination enquiries helpline on 0300 790 6296 or check online at nhslothian.scot/vaccinations

18/05/2026

15/05/2026

If you’re pregnant and planning a trip to a petting farm or zoo this spring, it’s important to avoid risky germs.

You should:
🐮 Avoid contact with animals giving birth
🐑 Avoid contact with newborn animals
🧼 Regularly wash your hands with soap and water

They may carry germs that can be particularly risky in pregnancy.

For more advice on keeping well outdoors, visit 🔽
nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

13/05/2026

COVID and RSV Vaccinations: POP UP CLINIC.
IKEA Car park in Loanhead, Thursday 21 May 10am-3:30pm. Can’t make your appointment? Then just pop in! Eligible patients only. More on criteria and info about Midlothian’s vaccinations programme: https://ow.ly/v8Ce50YSpFE

07/05/2026

💉 COVID and RSV vaccination pop up clinic tomorrow! 💉

No appointment necessary.