The Wards Medical Practice Kilmarnock

29/09/2025

Are you looking for supports with your reading, writing, number or digital skills then contact Kirsten for our free and confidential supports.📚✏
Contact: kirsten.gallacher@eastayrshireleisure.com
07880 297134

29/09/2025

Better Health A&A is now Public Health NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

📢 Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for trusted updates on local public health matters, along with information and advice to support the wellbeing of communities across Ayrshire and Arran.

Public Health NHS A&A aims to inform, connect, and empower people across Ayrshire and Arran-whether in towns, villages, or remote communities. Through their social media channels, they:

• Share timely public health updates and alerts
• Promote access to local wellness groups and peer support
• Encourage healthy choices and support mental wellbeing
• Strengthen community resilience and preparedness
• Help reduce health inequalities by improving access to information

Together, we’re working towards a healthier, happier, and fairer Ayrshire & Arran - and we invite you to be part of it.

🔗 Follow, share, and stay connected:
📍 Instagram:
📍 Facebook: Public Health NHS A&A

29/09/2025

Session details:
📅 Tuesday 7 October
🕐 1:30pm – 4:00pm
📍 Saltcoats Town Hall, Countess Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5HP

Call 01292 513346 or scan the QR code to book online.

16/09/2025

Just a little reminder we will be closed for the upcoming September long weekend.
⬇️ Check out the link below to see local pharmacy open times.

All GP Practices, most dentists and community pharmacies have public holiday closures on Friday 19 September and Monday 22 September. Some community pharmacies will remain open during this period and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide advice on treating everyday ailments. NHS 24 also has a number of pharmacists who are able to answer medicine and pharmacy-related questions over the telephone on 111.

Find a list of pharmacy opening hours here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/healthhub/community-pharmacy/comunity-paharmacy-opening-times/

16/09/2025

04/09/2025

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Please note the Practice will be closed for the following upcoming September Bank Holiday Weekend:

Friday 19th September
Monday 22nd September

Please order your prescription in plenty of time to account for this closure time.

If you require urgent care when the GP surgery is closed and it's not an emergency, call NHS24 111 or visit NHS inform online for advice.

04/09/2025

September is Global Pain Month! 🌏

This is an annual global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of persistent (chronic) pain and will take place throughout the month of September.

The aim of the campaign is to highlight the impact of this long-term condition and direct patients, families and clinicians to resources and supports to help improve how patients can live better with chronic pain.

Look out for our pain management posts on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran and MSK Ayrshire & Arran social media pages.

You might also meet some members of the pain management team at various sites over this month promoting resources and information.

We are kicking off the month with our annual healthcare professional study day with over 100 people attending, covering sessions on fibromyalgia, persistent post-operative pain, non-specific low back pain and persistent abdominal pain and lots more!

Further information on the Pain Management Service can be found on the pain management service website:
https://www.nhsaaa.net/pain-management-service/

26/08/2025

Just a reminder we are closed tomorrow afternoon.

If you need to contact the practice urgently during this time then call Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.

We will reopen on Thursday morning.

Some GP Practices will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 27 August) to carry out staff training. During these times the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service will provide urgent care and support to patients of practices which are closed.

Patients or Community Pharmacies who require to contact a participating GP Practice urgently during the time they are closed for Protected Learning Time should call the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.

For more information and a list of closed practices please visit: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/gp-practices/protected-learning-time-plt-for-gp-practices/

26/08/2025

Have you heard about the NHS School Nursing App?
Whether it’s mental health, puberty, or sexual health and relationship information, this app has you covered with trusted information and resources.

📲 Download it for FREE on the App Store or Google Play! Just search for “NHS Ayrshire & Arran” and look for SNAP - School Nursing Ayrshire Provision "

25/08/2025

Whether you’ve just found out you’re expecting or further along in your pregnancy journey, the NHS Quit Your Way team will support you to quit smoking.

To***co dependency during pregnancy is the biggest preventable cause of harm, linked to nearly 10% of newborn deaths and over 20% of deaths in young children in Scotland.

For specialist support and suitable Ni****ne Replacement Therapy during your pregnancy contact the NHS Quit Your Way team:
📞 0800 783 9132

🤰 Find out more and access support: https://www.nhsinform.scot/ready-steady-baby/pregnancy/looking-after-yourself-and-your-baby/smoking-and-pregnancy/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Pregnancy+&utm_id=PHS+Scotland+

🚭 www.Quityourway.scot

11/08/2025

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The practice will be participating in Protected Learning Time (PLT) on Wednesday 27th August.

We will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday 26th August and will reopen as usual on Thursday 27th August.

Patients who need to contact the GP urgently during this afternoon closure should contact the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.
We thank you for your cooperation and support allowing us to take part in this valuable resource for essential staff training.