Portland Medical Practice

19/07/2022

To help provide a sustainable community pharmacy service amid rising local COVID cases, some Ayrshire pharmacies will be closed on Saturdays this summer.

Please check ahead on our website https://www.nhsaaa.net/services-a-z/pharmacy/

10/07/2022

Throughout the pandemic our staff have worked extremely hard to care for those living in Ayrshire and Arran.

Please be patient, kind and respectful towards our staff, who continue to work under very difficult circumstances.

21/06/2022

🫀Always, always, always worth going over again 🫀

15/06/2022

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to abnormally curve sideways. Although many people have not heard of the condition it is surprisingly common, impacting infants, adolescents, and adults.

Find out more at https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/conditions/scoliosis/

15/06/2022

One man in five dies before he’s 65. Not just men in mid-life but young men too. The causes are not only physical, they’re also in our head.

This take 5 minutes to notice of what's going on in your body and your mind.

Visit https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw for more info.

02/06/2022

To protect our staff and patients, you will still need to wear a face mask when entering any of our premises.

Read more ➡️ https://www.nhsaaa.net/news/latest-news/help-protect-yourself-and-others-wear-a-face-mask-when-visiting-any-healthcare-setting/

02/06/2022

02/06/2022

The COVID-19 pandemic put pressure on our hospitals and services, resulting in longer waiting times for outpatient hospital appointments.

When you have been referred to a hospital service, your referral will be assessed, find out what this means below.

🖱️ https://www.nhsaaa.net/hospital-referrals-appointments/

02/06/2022

SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure

🖱️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs

02/06/2022

Our Emergency Departments can be very busy so we are asking anyone who does not have a critical emergency, who is considering turning up to A&E, to call NHS 24 on 111 first.

They are available day and night, to direct you to the right NHS service for your need.
💻https://www.nhsaaa.net/right-care-right-place

01/06/2022

Our staff – in hospitals, GP surgeries and the community – are working hard to provide care.

Please remember to be kind to our staff who are doing all they can to support you.

01/06/2022

Make sure you are prepared this bank holiday weekend by checking your local pharmacy opening hours.

East ➡️ https://www.nhsaaa.net/news/latest-news/pharmacies-open-in-east-ayrshire-over-the-jubilee-weekend/
North ➡️ https://www.nhsaaa.net/news/latest-news/pharmacies-open-in-north-ayrshire-over-the-jubilee-weekend/
South ➡️ https://www.nhsaaa.net/news/latest-news/pharmacies-open-in-south-ayrshire-over-the-jubilee-weekend/