Scoonie Medical Practice

08/04/2026

Hay-fever
Lots of useful self help about hay-fever at www.nhsinform.scot and the Pharmacy First Service can help with medication if its needed.

08/04/2026

www.nhsinform.scot
We are getting enquiries about ticks and tick bites. If you have a tick remove it quick. Tick tools are available from pharmacies and vets. Visit NHS inform for pictures, videos and more about ticks and tick bites.

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

04/04/2026

When should you call 111? 📞
In the video on the FB page of NHS 24 Medical Director Dr Ron Cook gives us more info on how and when to call the 111 service in Scotland. Take a look!
✅ Health advice when your GP, pharmacy or dentist is closed
✅ Mental health concern and are in distress
✅ Think you need to attend A&E but it's not life or limb-threatening (remember in an emergency always call 999!)

Remember - is always available and can save you time getting the information and advice you are looking for without the need to call 111.

03/04/2026

Good morning! The 111 service is getting a lot of calls related to medicines with requests for repeat prescriptions to be fulfilled. If you need help remember your community pharmacy can help and although it is a public holiday many are open. To find your nearest visit NHS inform and select Service Directory. Pop in your postcode and a list will appear.

02/04/2026

Over the Easter long weekend, many community pharmacies will be closed.

If you need medication or advice, you can check which pharmacies are open in Fife at: https://brnw.ch/21x1ehk

Please plan ahead where you can. Thank you.

30/03/2026

We are Closed Friday & Monday for the Easter Weekend. Check your medication supplies, make sure you have enough. Use www.nhsinform.scot, right care right place and for urgent care when we are closed Tel NHS24 on 111

24/03/2026

The Social Prescribing Team will be in the Health Centre this morning. Drop in and learn what they do and what they can do for you. 10-12 Tuesday.

Social Prescribing. Pop in and meet the Team between 10am and 12noon tomorrow. See what they can do for you.

The term ‘social prescribing’ is used to describe a service which supports people to access a range of non-medical services and activities in their local area.

Social prescribing can help people with different social, emotional or practical needs to find the right support and improve their health and wellbeing.

The service can help you:

Get support to improve your physical health.
Find employment or volunteering opportunities or learn a new skill.
Tackle money, housing, work or benefits issues.
Cope with a particular condition or difficulty.
Access ways of improving your emotional wellbeing such as befriending schemes, peer support or arts and leisure activities.

23/03/2026

Social Prescribing. Pop in and meet the Team between 10am and 12noon tomorrow. See what they can do for you.

The term ‘social prescribing’ is used to describe a service which supports people to access a range of non-medical services and activities in their local area.

Social prescribing can help people with different social, emotional or practical needs to find the right support and improve their health and wellbeing.

The service can help you:

Get support to improve your physical health.
Find employment or volunteering opportunities or learn a new skill.
Tackle money, housing, work or benefits issues.
Cope with a particular condition or difficulty.
Access ways of improving your emotional wellbeing such as befriending schemes, peer support or arts and leisure activities.

22/03/2026

Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April we will be closed for Easter. Please check your medication stock to avoid a last minute rush.
NHS 24 on 111 will be available for urgent care, also the mental health hub on 111.

20/03/2026

NHS Fife
We’re offering a drop‑in vaccination session for students who need to check or update their vaccination records.

📅 Wednesday 25 March
🕑 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm
📍 St Andrews Community Hospital

No appointment is needed. This session is designed to help make it easier for students to check and update their vaccinations in a convenient setting. If you're eligible, we're offering:

✅ HPV - (Human papillomavirus vaccine)
✅ DTP - (Diphtheria, tetanus, polio)
✅ MenACWY - (bacteria that can cause meningitis)
✅ MMR - (Measles, mumps, rubella)

Please bring along any vaccination records you have with you.

More on student vaccines:

12/03/2026

Attention All Asthma Patients

Take part in our Project, running for a limited time. Please help us. Scan the QR code.

09/03/2026

We are closed on Tuesday afternoon from 1pm. We are attending a Social Prescribing awareness session.

Some GP practices are taking part in a Protected Learning Time session on Tuesday 10 March between 1pm and 6pm.

Practices take part in a number of sessions throughout the year to allow staff to access training. During this time:

▶️ if you require urgent care call 01592 729 250
▶️ you should attend appointments unless advised otherwise
▶️ pharmacies should call 01592 729 250 for urgent enquiries

Access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout. More: https://brnw.ch/21x0vfF