Kersiebank Medical Practice

28/08/2025

🚨 Mounjaro (tirzepatide) – Patient Update 🚨

Mounjaro has recently been approved in Scotland for some people with type 2 diabetes and weight management needs.

👉 At the moment, GP practices cannot prescribe or assess patients for Mounjaro. This is because it requires specialist checks, monitoring, and follow-up that are only available through hospital services.

✅ If you are under the care of a hospital specialist, please speak with them if you think Mounjaro may be suitable for you. Please note, this is not something your GP can prescribe – it must be managed through hospital care.

ℹ️ For advice and support with weight management, please visit:
https://nhsforthvalley.com/health-services/az-of-services/weight-management/

Thank you for your understanding.

NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland.

27/08/2025

21/08/2025

What to Expect When Your Smear Test Invitation Arrives 🌸

Cervical screening is offered regularly to everyone aged 25 to 64, usually every 3 to 5 years depending on your age and health history.

You will get an official invitation by letter when it’s time for your smear test. This invitation will tell you how to book your appointment.

We understand that having a smear test can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or even a little scary — and that’s completely normal.

If you’re feeling nervous or unsure, that’s okay. You can even make an appointment just to talk it through first — no pressure to have the test straight away. Your comfort really matters.

When you receive your invite:
💌 Book your appointment
💗 Look after your health

It’s quick

It’s free

And it could save your life

📌 Learn more about cervical screening and when to expect your invite:
👉

Having both the HPV vaccination and cervical screening will dramatically reduce the number of people with cervical cancer in Scotland.

01/07/2025

Introducing the new Patient Hub – a secure online portal to access your hospital appointment info easily from your phone, tablet, or computer. No account needed! Patients with registered mobile or email will get notifications about referrals and appointments.
Features include:
Stay updated with hospital appointment details in one place
Digital appointment letters & supporting info
Easy contact detail updates
The Waiting Well module is live, and others like Waiting List Validation & Outpatient modules are coming soon!

NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland.

26/06/2025

Please note that essential maintenance work will be carried out on Patient Access on Sunday 29 June 2025, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

During this time, patients will be unable to log in or use the Patient Access service. Normal service is expected to resume after 1:00 PM.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while we carry out this necessary work.

05/06/2025

Did you know that NHS Forth Valley's Central Sexual Health has a live chat service? 🤔

Individuals up to the age of 19 will be able to engage in a live chat with a nurse to receive free and confidential advice.

This service will be available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at

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28/05/2025

Some GP Practices will be closed on Monday 2nd June 2025, however, a number of pharmacies will be open.

Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is and when it is open.

Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone

27/05/2025

The Practice will be closed for a NHS Public Holiday on Monday 2nd June 2025.
We will re-open Tuesday 3rd June at 8.30am.
If you require medical advice whilst we are closed please visit www.nhsinform.scot or for urgent matters call NHS 24 on 111.
You may consider other services that may be better suited to meet your needs such as pharmacy first, opticians or dentists

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

15/05/2025

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