Dr McLachlan & Partners Helensburgh Medical Centre

03/10/2025

Today we said a fond farewell to one of our Administrators as she moves onto pastures new. Louise has been with us since April 2021 and was brought in, at that time, to help the Practice through Covid times. She became an important part of our excellent Administration team. We thank her for all her hard work and support over the last 4 years and wish her all the very best in her new, exciting adventures.....Thank you & Good luck Louise 💙🩷💜

22/09/2025

September Public Holiday reminder

People across Greater Glasgow and Clyde are being reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed for the September Public Holiday on Monday 29th September.

People who need medicines regularly are encouraged to think ahead and ensure they have an appropriate supply of their repeat prescriptions, ordering only what they need, when they need it.

GP practices will be closed on 29th September and routine medications will not be issued by the GP Out of Hours service, including controlled drugs. It is important to note that this service is by appointment only.

A number of community pharmacies will be open on the 29th. Further details will be published on the NHSGGC website later this week.

Every community pharmacy in Scotland provides the Pharmacy First service, offering support and treatment for a range of minor ailments from coughs and colds to earache and heartburn.

Anyone can walk in off the street and be seen, with no appointment necessary.

Pharmacies are an important part of a range of services available to people throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

For more information on the best ways to access care, please visit Right Care, Right Place - NHSGGC.

15/09/2025

If you would like to speak to your Community Link Worker in a less formal environment (and you can enjoy some lunch) Rhona will be at Centre 81 Garelochhead Community Cafe on Thursday 18th September.

15/09/2025

CLOSED

15/09/2025

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

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

10/09/2025

🔵 Want to quit **ng but no idea where to start?
🔵 Worried about a young person who vapes?
✅ If so, our new Va**ng Risks and Resources Pack is for you.

We’re living in an age where trends travel faster than facts and, much like sun beds and energy drinks before them, vapes have been cleverly marketed towards young people as fun and risk-free.

However, the reality is very different: Vapes are not risk-free and they’re definitely not for young people

That’s why NHSGGC’s has produced a new Va**ng Risks and Resources Pack. It contains information and links to verified sources of information on the dangers of va**ng and provides professional guidance for those looking to cut down or quit.

So, if you’re after the facts or want help to set a date for yourself or someone you know to cut-down or quit, download our new guide now for free by clicking this link: https://www.nhsggc.scot/downloads/va**ng-risks-and-resources-pack/

10/09/2025

This World Su***de Prevention Day remember there is always hope, and there is always help. 💙 Although it can be difficult, if you are struggling yourself or worried about someone else, talking can make all the difference.

NHS 24 has a range of services and resources that can help with mental health and mental wellbeing. Check out the links in our comments and remember there is always a listening ear available.

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10/09/2025

🩹💊 Your local pharmacy can help with a wide range of illnesses and conditions without the need to speak to a GP. Think !

Pharmacies can help with:
Acne
Allergies
Athlete’s foot
Backache
Blocked or runny nose
Cold sores
Constipation
Cough
Cystitis (in women)
Diarrhoea
Earache
Eczema
Headache
Headlice
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Hay fever
Impetigo
Indigestion
Mouth ulcers
Pain
Period pain
Shingles
Some skin conditions such as cellulitis or insect bites
Sore throat
Threadworms
Thrush
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Verrucas
Warts

Find out more about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland ↪️ https://nhs24.info/NHS-Pharmacy-First-Scotland

15/08/2025

Some useful numbers to have around.
These are all national organisations and we also have some wonderful local support organisations like Jean's Bothy, Helensburgh, Helensburgh and Lomond Carers Centre SCIO, Argyll and Bute R**e Crisis, Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice to name just a few.

15/08/2025

BREAST SCREENING APPOINTMENTS
Mobile Unit - Morrison’s Car Park, Cardross Road, Helensburgh

Over the coming weeks, women between the ages of 50 and 70 in this area will receive an invitation for breast screening. Your invitation will arrive in the post with the details of your appointment. In this age group, regular screening (every three years) is the best way to detect breast cancer at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to be effective.

Women over the age of 70 will not be sent a routine invitation, but are welcome to make an appointment by contacting their local screening centre.

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

An NHSGGC hospital is gaining national and international recognition for its pioneering work in wound care.

Following a successful evaluation of the Heel Pro Advance boot, it has shaped practice across Scotland and the UK, with presentations at major conferences.

Findings from Vale of Leven Hospital (VoLH) found zero pressure damage incidents among 100 patients.

Find out more about how NHSGGC and VoLH are leading the way in clinical excellence: https://www.nhsggc.scot/vale-of-leven-hospital-leads-the-way-in-wound-care-innovation/