Perth & Scone Medical Group

20/11/2025

Battling the flu? 🤧 Here are some top tips from NHS inform to help you feel better and stop the flu from spreading:

TREATING FLU

🔹 Rest and Sleep: Give your body the time it needs to recover.
🔹 Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
🔹 Medication: Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and ease aches and pains.

The symptoms of flu usually develop 1 to 3 days after becoming infected, and most people will feel better within a week.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 Good Hygiene: Wash your hands often with warm water and soap.
🔹 Cover Up: Use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
🔹 Get Rid: Bin used tissues as soon as possible.
🔹 Stay Home: If you have a high temperature or feel unwell, stay at home to avoid spreading the flu to others.
🔹 Clean Surfaces: regularly disinfect places like your computer keyboard, telephone and door handles.

Remember flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

20/11/2025

With case numbers for flu continuing to increase, we're encouraging those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu

Our latest flu data is available here: https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/viral-respiratory-diseases-in-scotland-surveillance-report/viral-respiratory-diseases-in-scotland-surveillance-report-20-november-2025

20/11/2025

There is a new evening support group for people with Type 1 diabetes. The group meets in the Strathmore Diabetes Centre at Ninewells Hospital.

The next meeting is on Thursday 27 November at 6.30pm. Come along for a friendly get together and enjoy a chat and a cuppa ... as well as some festive fun!

14/11/2025

Flu season has arrived about a month earlier than usual in Scotland, and cases are rising rapidly.

Our latest blog focuses on what's happening this season, how we're monitoring flu and vaccine uptake, how to ensure you're protected and what to do if you have symptoms.

👉Given the early start to the season, we’re encouraging those who are eligible to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
👉Flu viruses change constantly, and this year’s vaccine is designed to protect against the three main types of flu viruses we usually see.
👉Most people who are eligible for this year’s vaccination are receiving their invitations by text, email or post, in a white envelope with clear NHS Scotland branding. Invitations will continue to be sent out as the programme progresses through the winter.
👉To prevent the spread of flu, we continue to recommend regular handwashing and advise people with symptoms of respiratory illness to stay and home and avoid spreading the virus to others.

Read more here: https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/

14/11/2025

Our Day Centre has spaces available!

Is your loved one lonely and in need of company?
Do you need a respite from your caring role?

Come and visit the Day Centre for more information and a tour. We can offer your loved ones, extra company, a variety of arts, crafts and activities plus a 3 course lunch every day.

We are open Monday - Friday every day and can provide transport if required.

For more information contact Margaret.campbell@pkavs.org.uk

11/11/2025

The way we access travel health advice in Scotland is changing. ✈️

You can now find helpful advice on NHS inform 🔽

https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/travel-health/

11/11/2025

This week sees the To***co Team visiting the Muirton Community Fridge which is part of Letham4All and is supported by volunteers.

The Community Fridge is often mistaken as a Food Bank but the Community Fridge is open to anyone regardless of their financial circumstances, no referrals are needed and it can be visited as often as you like. Think about all the good food that gets wasted by local supermarkets and suppliers – that’s what inspired some local people to develop a Community Fridge, where good food is freely available to be used in the community to help tackle climate challenges.

Being a smoker affects so many things, from health to finances. Quitting smoking can boost all of this and more, it can help enhance personal wellbeing and even improve mental health.

If you're in Perth on Wednesday 12th Nov between 4pm and 6pm, come along and chat with the Quit Your Way Team about how you can quit for good this year while also reducing food waste!

11/11/2025

Although case numbers are still low, we’ve seen an early start to this year’s flu season in Scotland.

It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

Twins trust Scotland is offering free antenatal courses for those who are expecting twins, triplets or more.

The course is tailor made for multiple pregnancies and ran by midwives with experience in multiple births.

For more information follow the link or scan the QR code
https://tinyurl.com/fdxdkau3

22/10/2025

Visit NHS inform to find out more about the free online resources available to improve your mental wellbeing.

☁️SilverCloud - a website with courses that help you learn new ways to deal with the challenges you’re facing.

☀️Daylight - a digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

💤Sleepio - a digital sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Find out more: https://nhs24.info/mental_wellbeing