Braehead Medical Practice

15/09/2025

This is a reminder that the last day our prescription line will be active is Friday 26th September. You can still order prescriptions using patient access, via the website or via email using ggc.gp87697prescriptions@nhs.scot. If you do not have access to any online services you can still phone our reception team who will be happy to put your prescription through for you. Thank you for your understanding. Braehead Medical Practice

27/07/2025

🤔Confused about where to go when you or a loved one needs medical help?

It can be tricky to know where to get advice when you are ill or in pain, and choosing the wrong service can mean longer waits, more stress, and extra pressure on our NHS.

✅ Our guide can help you make the right choice, quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.

📲 Share our guide with your friends, family, and community.
➡️ For more info, click the link in the comments!

07/07/2025

07/07/2025

Protect yourself this summer

12/06/2025

https://www.renfrewshire.hscp.scot/article/14630/Renfrewshire-IJB---Public-Engagement---June-2025

We would like invite you to share your views as part of our latest period of public engagement. This engagement aims to help the IJB address the financial challenges it currently faces - and seeks feedback on a range of new service reviews and other service-related savings, which are set out below.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Feeling a bit "bleurgh" 🤢 ? Stomach bugs can be very unpleasant but usually clear up by themselves within a couple of days.

If you are unwell with diarrhoea or vomiting you should:

✔️ stay off work or school until at least 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
✔️ avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time.
✔️ wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water particularly after using the toilet and before preparing or handling food.
✔️ drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
✔️ take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains.
✔️ get plenty of rest.
✔️ use special rehydration drinks, available from community pharmacies if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine.
✔️ if you feel like eating try plain foods such as soup, rice, pasta and bread

has more information on what you should do if you have an upset tummy. Click the link in the comments to find out more.

06/06/2025

Please see below link for local walking groups in Renfrewshire.

Walking is the cheapest and easiest means of being physically active. It helps prevent disease, improves the management of long-term conditions, aids recovery from illness or injury, and can have a positive effect on mental health.

06/06/2025

Please be aware some telephone calls take more time and attention and our reception staff work extremely hard to deal with every patient with respect and understanding.

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need. They are the gateway to the cli...