Bo'ness Road Medical Practice

07/10/2025

30/09/2025

Managing Asthma in Autumn 🍂

Changes in weather and seasonal colds can make autumn a tricky time for people with asthma. Stay in control by:

✔ Checking your inhalers are in date and not running low
✔ Reviewing or updating your asthma action plan
✔ Knowing when to contact your GP or nurse if symptoms flare

A few simple steps now can help you breathe easier all season.

🔗 Learn more: https://postly.app/47T8

26/09/2025

Quiz: Do I have diabetes?

Could you be at risk of diabetes and not know it? Symptoms can be easy to miss, but early detection makes a big difference.

Take this short quiz to check your risk factors and learn more about diabetes symptoms, prevention and when to seek advice.

🔗 Try the quiz here: https://postly.app/470X

25/09/2025

Can stress cause heart attacks?

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood - it can also impact your heart health. Constant stress may raise blood pressure, affect sleep and increase the risk of a heart attack over time.

⚠️ Know the signs of stress and take steps to manage it, from relaxation techniques to regular exercise.

🔗 Find out more about stress and heart health here: https://postly.app/46tr

23/09/2025

🟢The Practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24th September for staff training.
🟢We will reopen at 8.00am on Thursday 25th September
🟢If you feel you need medical attention between 1pm & 6pm, please call 01324 566610, and after 6pm please call 111 as normal. The GP out of hours service will assess you.
🟢You may also consider other services that may be better suited to meet your needs such as pharmacy, opticians or dentists. You can access health advice at NHS inform

23/09/2025

Due to Admin sickness this week our Admin team are extremely short.
Telephone calls will taken longer to be answered, please have patience as the team are doing their best.

Thank you for your patience at the time.

18/09/2025

Online Repeat Prescriptions

Save time and skip the phone lines - you can now order your repeat prescriptions quickly and easily through our Practice website.

📲 It’s simple, secure and available 24/7.

🔗 Learn more and order online here: https://postly.app/26Cl

17/09/2025

We're Recruiting!

We are looking for an Apprentice (aged 16–19 years) to join our team.

Role details:

🟢 £8.50 per hour

🟢 37.5 hrs per week

🟢 18-month fixed contract

🟢 Work towards a Business & Administration SVQ Qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional healthcare setting while working towards a recognised qualification.

➡️ To apply or find out more, please email your CV and covering letter to:

fv.bonessroad@nhs.scot

CLOSING DATE: Friday 26th September 2025, 6pm

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17/09/2025

Cervical Screening Awareness

Cervical screening saves lives. If you’ve been invited for your smear test, please don’t put it off.

It’s quick to book, and our team will ensure your comfort and dignity throughout your appointment.

If you’re eligible, contact the Practice to arrange your screening.

🔗 Find out more about our clinics here: https://postly.app/3lLF

04/09/2025

⚠️ Changes to Annual Asthma Reviews

We’ve made some updates to the way we carry out our Annual Asthma Reviews to make the process quicker and more tailored to each patient.

When our reception team contacts you, they’ll ask two short questions (with multiple-choice answers created by our Practice Nurses).

Based on your responses, we’ll be able to decide the best next step for you:

🩺 A telephone review

🩺 A face-to-face review

🩺 No review needed at this time

This new approach helps us make sure every patient gets the right level of care in the most efficient way.

Thank you for working with us on this - it means we can continue to provide safe, timely and effective support for everyone living with asthma.

26/08/2025

Young People and Confidentiality at the GP Practice

Did you know that young people under 16 can see a GP without their parent or carer being told, if they are considered able to understand the care and advice being given?

This is known as being Gillick competent. It means a GP or nurse has assessed that a young person has enough maturity and understanding to make decisions about their own health.

For example, a young person might come in to speak privately about sexual health, contraception or mental health concerns. In these situations, the information they share is kept confidential between the GP and the young person - just as it would be for an adult - unless the clinician believes there is a serious risk of harm or safeguarding concern.

Our team is here to support all patients, including young people, in a safe and respectful environment. If you have questions or would like to know more, please speak to a member of the Practice team.