Laurencekirk Medical Practice

05/01/2026

The medical practice will be open today however the safety of our patients and staff is our priority during these weather conditions. Many of our staff are travelling from other areas and may not be able to make it in safely or may arrive later so please bear this in mind if you have a pre-booked appointment or when contacting the surgery.

All in person appointments are now telephone appointments and any urgent requests for review will be triaged. If there is anything that can wait until later on in the week when the weather is set to improve, we would appreciate this.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

02/01/2026

📢 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ.

The 2nd of January is one of the busiest day of the year for our services and the 111 service is expected to be VERY busy which may mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here's what you can do to help yourself, save time and help us care for those in the most need first.

📱NHS inform has a range of symptom checkers for common illnesses and conditions you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers

🤒Check out the winter illness hub on NHS inform if you need help with colds, flu, coughs, sickness bugs, etc: https://nhs24.info/winter-illness

💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines
Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.

✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.
Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace

If you are using a mobile phone to call please switch to WiFi calling and ensure your device is charged. This will help to prevent your call being disconnected. Some mobile providers disconnect calls due to network capacity demand. NHS 24 does not cut calls.

NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. If you can try the above options first, it could save you time. We want to help you get the right care, in the right place. 💙

02/01/2026

REMINDER: ⚠️❄️ Snow & ice = very busy Emergency Departments. If you can, please avoid all non-essential travel. Stay home, stay warm, and stay safe.

If you must go out:
• dress warmly
• wear shoes with good grip
• take extra care on icy surfaces

🐧 Walk like a penguin to reduce your risk of falling:
🔹 arms out for balance
🔹 loose knees
🔹 feet slightly turned out

More advice:
👉 Preventing falls: https://nhs24.info/preventing-falls
👉 MSK help if you’ve had a slip: https://nhs24.info/MSK

❓ Unsure if you need A&E? Contact your GP, or call 111, or check: www.nhsinform.scot/right-care

02/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

01/01/2026

Wishing all our patients a very Happy and healthy New Year ahead.
Thank you for all your support it is greatly appreciated. 🎊🎉🥳🙌

30/12/2025

If you're eligible and have not had your flu vaccine yet, there's still time to book an appointment.

For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit https://www.grampianvax.com/drop-ins/



Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Aberdeenshire Public Health - North Aberdeenshire Public Health - Central Aberdeenshire Public Health - South Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Health Improvement Team MorayHealth and Social Care Moray NHS Grampian

30/12/2025

❄ Do you know who to turn to this winter? ❄

In Grampian, a range of services are available to help you get the right medical assistance. Going to the person with the appropriate skills can help you to a speedier recovery and makes sure NHS services are run efficiently.
Find out more at https://www.know-who-to-turn-to.com/

NHS Grampian Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin Health and Social Care Moray

30/12/2025

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

If you're worried about your own or a loved one's gambling habits this Christmas, help and support is available.

For more information, visit http://nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

29/12/2025

29/12/2025

If you’re experiencing eye problems such as a red or sticky eye, blurred vision, or flashes and floaters, please contact your optometrist who will be able to assist you. Find out more at www.know-who-to-turn-to.com/optician

29/12/2025

Here's your health reminder.
Hypertension is the number one risk factor for:
‼️ Heart attack
‼️ Stroke

and can lead to:
‼️ Chronic kidney disease
‼️ Dementia

Get your blood pressure checked today!