Laurencekirk Medical Practice

22/05/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please watch our video detailing what our upcoming Community Appointment Day involves and why you should take part if contacted.

20/05/2026

Daily Fact - Safe flight travel - Always keep insulin in your carry-on; it can freeze and lose effectiveness in the cargo hold. Diabetes supplies should be stored in hand luggage only.

Why it matters - Having your supplies in your carry-on ensures they stay safe, temperature-controlled, and ready for use when you need it.

Practical tips:
✅Ensure you have a travel letter for going through airport security. Give your local team at least 2 week's notice when requesting this.
✅Contact your airline prior to travel and request additional hand baggage allowance. (Most companies will do this for free if you advise you are travelling with medical equipment)
✅Go to the special assistance desk on arrival as they can assist you through security in a timely manner and prevent standing in long queues.
✅Bring double the supplies than you anticipate you will need.
✅Carry fast acting glucose and snacks.

www.nhsgrampiandiabetes.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Grampian NHS Grampian Public Health

20/05/2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Laurencekirk Medical Practice has decided as a practice not to close on the public holidays throughout the year. We will only be closed on the Christmas and New Year public holidays and will be open as usual on all the planned Monday public holidays.

18/05/2026

There are different options for mental health support, NHS 111 is a point of contact for urgent mental health support. Call 111 and select option 2 to speak to a trained mental health professional. .

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

If you’re pregnant and planning a trip to a petting farm or zoo this spring, it’s important to avoid risky germs.

For more advice on keeping well outdoors, visit 🔽

www.nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

15/05/2026

12/05/2026

Appreciation post for all the nurses at Laurencekirk Healthcare Centre on International Nurses Day. They do an amazing job both in the surgery and in our community. Thank you 🙏🏻

12/05/2026

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away and for older adults and people with weakened immune systems, the risk remains higher.

Look out for your vaccine invite and help keep yourself protected this season.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine