Argyll House Surgery

04/08/2025

Please read this helpful post from our friends over at Healthier You - NHS Diabetes Prevention Program HIOW 💙

HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months.

If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below.

If you're at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, your target HbA1c level should be below 42mmol/mol (6%).

If you are 42-47 this is a pre-diabetes diagnosis.

What does HbA1c mean?

HbA1c is what’s known as glycated haemoglobin. This is something that’s made when the glucose (sugar) in your body sticks to your red blood cells. Your body can’t use the sugar properly, so more of it sticks to your blood cells and builds up in your blood. Red blood cells are active for around 2-3 months, which is why the reading is taken quarterly.

A result is valid for 12mths, so check the app and see if you are eligible for our free course today:

Your GP or Health Care Professional might have already registered you for the programme. If you are already registered, you will have received communication

30/07/2025

Have you had a great experience at Argyll House? 😁
We'd really appreciate it if you'd consider leaving us a 5-star Google review. 💻
Simply search for "Argyll House" on Google, click on 'Reviews', and share your feedback.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If your experience wasn't great, please let us know directly.
We genuinely want to learn and improve so please contact the practice so we can make things better. 👌

25/07/2025

📢 Notice for Mobile Users 📢

We’re aware that some people are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to contact us via mobile phones. 📲

⭐️Please note that this is not a fault on our end. ⭐️
The issue lies with certain mobile networks, who are currently investigating and working to resolve it.
📞 In the meantime, if you’re affected, we recommend contacting us via landline where possible.

Thanks for your patience and understanding! 😁

24/07/2025

📣 Are You a Veteran? We’d Love to Hear From You! 🇬🇧

If you have served in the Armed Forces—whether Regular or Reserve—we want to make sure you receive the support and care you deserve. ❤️

Our GP practice is Veteran Friendly Accredited, which means we are trained to understand your needs and can help connect you with dedicated services and support.

🪖 If you or a family member has served, please let us know by contacting reception or mentioning it at your next appointment.
Your service matters, and we’re here for you.

22/07/2025

⚠️For your information⚠️

From 28th August for the duration of TWO weeks our patient car park will be out of use due to scaffolding being erected for the install of new windows/guttering and decoration of the building.

Time scale is subject to change based on completion time.
Please allow adequate time to find alternative parking during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these essential building works. 😁

15/07/2025

We all suffer from time to time, we are here to help not to judge🙌
It is ok to not feel ok mentally....❤️
If you feel signs of depression, anxiety, isolation, loneliness or are struggling in any way mentally please reach out and book an appointment with our social prescriber or a member of our mental health team.

Our website can help with more information.

https://www.argyllhousesurgery.nhs.uk/

10/07/2025

With the yellow weather warning in place until 15th July across our beautiful island we just wanted remind you to stay safe in the sun 🌞

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/beat-the-heat-advice-for-hot-weather

✅️ stay hydrated - drink plenty of fluids.
✅️ wear suncream - protect from sun burn.
✅️ seek shade at regular intervals.

Sunstroke isn't fun, it will leave you feeling nauseous, dizzy, achy and give you a sore head 🤕

Sunburn isn't pretty, we have seen severe blistering and 3rd degree burns from the sun in recent weeks which can leave you in pain, uncomfortable and unable to walk/sleep/work for over a week.

These are all preventable....✌🏻 enjoy safely!! 😀

This guidance provides advice for everyone on how to stay safe during hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.

02/07/2025

⭐️ If you no longer require your appointment please cancel it ⭐️

⚠️ In June we had a whopping 269 appointments not attended!!!! These were all booked appointments at Argyll House surgery.
This equates to over 65 hours of clinical time wasted!!!⚠️

These could of been used for other patient's who are in urgent need of an appointment which we had to potentially turn away and direct to other primary care services due to this.....🤒 We do not want to have to do this as this puts strain on them.

Last year we even started sending TWO reminders, one three days before appointment and one day before. What more can we do?🫤

Please.... Help us to help you!! 🙏🏻

26/06/2025

So today at Argyll House Surgery we decided to bring a random item to work....🤗
The aim is to try not to laugh while holding water in our mouths....😂 as you can see our manager Louise won making nurse nikki run to to toilet, not before soaking her in water!! 💦
Just another team bonding exercise to build stronger bonds, laughter is a great stress reliever!!! 🫶🏻❤️
Disclaimer - the reception desk and phones were covered during our three minute work interval 🫡

25/06/2025

💉IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS USING INJECTABLE WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS/DIABETES MANAGEMENT💉

Contraception and weight loss medication:

⚠️Some weight loss medications can affect the effectiveness of contraception and it is important that individuals are aware of these interactions. ⚠️

GLP – 1 agonists are used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. These include Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), Ozempic / Wegovy (Semaglutide), Saxenda(Liraglutide) and Trulicity (Dulaglutide)- for full list see patient leaflet which can be found here:https://fsrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/Patient-information-GLP-1-agonists-and-contraception.pdf

25/06/2025

For your information 😁

19/06/2025

With the hot weather looking like its set to continue all weekend please make sure you stay hydrated 💧 and wear suitable sun protection...🌞
We all love the warmer weather but please remember to stay safe. 🙏
▪️Take regular shade breaks 🥵
▪️Apply suncream every hour to avoid burning 🔥

Dehydration and sunstroke are avoidable...✅️