Lochcarron Medical Practice

30/03/2026

Lochcarron Medical Practice will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April.
In an emergency call 999.

If you require medical advice call NHS24 on 111.

Happy Easter 🐣

28/01/2026

Meningococcal disease is one of the major causes of meningitis.
Make sure you've received your MenACWY vaccine.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents

15/01/2026

17/12/2025

Walk-in flu jabs available in Inverness this month 💉

Did you know you might be eligible for a free flu vaccine even if you're under 65?

We're running drop-in clinics at Inverness Vaccination Centre (upper floor of the Eastgate Shopping Centre) on:

📅 Wednesday 17th December
📅 Friday 19th December
📅 Monday 22nd December
📅 Tuesday 23rd December
📅 Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve - open until 1pm only)

Clinics are open 10am to 4pm (closed 12.30 to 1pm).

No appointment needed & no ID required – just turn up!

You could be eligible if you:
✅ Have a long-term health condition like asthma, diabetes or a heart condition
✅ Are pregnant
✅ Are an unpaid carer
✅ Work in health or social care
✅ Fall into other eligible groups

Flu hits hard – last winter over 6,500 people in Scotland were hospitalised with it. Protect yourself this winter.

Check if you're eligible: https://ow.ly/vLMc50XKi4v

16/12/2025

Lochcarron Medical Practice will be closed on Thursday 25 & Friday 26 December 2025 also on Thursday 1 & Friday 2 January 2026. In an emergency dial 999 & for urgent care dial 111

06/10/2025

Lochcarron Medical Practice will be closed on Friday 17th October for an NHS Highland holiday. In an emergency dial 999 & for urgent care dial 111

29/07/2025

Lochcarron Medical Practice will be closed on Monday 4th August for the bank holiday. In an emergency dial 999 & for urgent care dial 111

19/06/2025

Relay to the Island Games!

Dr Carol Hogan, together with one of the new GPs Dr Natalya Kennedy, the Out of Hours ANP Annette MacKenzie and the pharmacist James Melville will be cycling or kayaking part of this route on Saturday 5th July to help raise awareness and funds for The Sandpiper Trust and RGPAS.
Sea Kayak Stromeferry – Strome Castle: 11.45 start
Cycle Stromeferry - Lochcarron: 12.45 start
Cycle Lochcarron – Applecross 14.30 start
Please click on the link to read about the work they do, the equipment and excellent training they provide and to donate. No matter how small, every penny will count. Many thanks, Mòran taing.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/1000k-sandpiper-relay-to-the-orkney-island-games-2025

Our team is taking on an ambitious and challenging relay across 1000 km of Scotland's toughest terrain in just 9 days. Stornoway - Skye - Applecross - Ullapool - Thurso - Kirkwall 4 to 12 July 2025. Thank you for showing them your support!

22/05/2025

This event is open to everyone working
and living in communities. Be the first to
view two short films designed to raise
awareness of the impact of su***de and
reduce the stigma for those who are
bereaved by the su***de of a loved one, a
friend, a member of their community.

It's also an opportunity to find out more
and talk to local organisations like
Mikeysline, James Support Group, Change
Mental Health, NHS Public Health, Police
Scotland, Cruse Scotland and Education
services.

When: 24th June 2025

Time: Doors open at 5pm for 5.30 start

Where: North Kessock Village Hall, Marine
Park, North Kessock, IV1 3XS

Light food and refreshments will be
available.