Strathpeffer Medical Practice

11/09/2025

Dr Dawn Westwood has announced her retirement from the Practice and will be retiring at the end of March 2026.

We are looking for a GP Partner to join our team from April 2026.

Please get in touch through the details provided in our advert link for further information or if you would like to arrange a visit to the practice.

NHS Scotland's Counter Fraud Service has become aware of potential approaches to individuals which result in requests for payments in connection with applications. You will never need to make any form of payment to apply for an advertised post.

04/08/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dingwall, Black Isle and Beauly Midwifery Service

We are experiencing phone line outages with Dingwall, Black Isle and Beauly Midwifery Services. The temporary number to call until 5 pm this evening is 01349 855675 and after 5 pm call Raigmore Hospital Switchboard on 01463 704000.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

28/07/2025

Alzheimer Scotland have some great local community groups for anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory. These groups are ideal for their families and friends to come along to too! 💜

Take a browse at the in person groups and online groups below. 🙂

24/07/2025

16/07/2025

NHS Highland would like to invite you to join a clinical trial.

The VIRAX trial will evaluate the role of T cell dysfunction in participants experiencing symptoms associated with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and ME/CFS.

NHS Highland are looking for participants over the age of 18 with either of the above conditions.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the study team by emailing nhsh.taclinic@nhs.scot.

***Thanks to all for their interest in this. We now have enough participants***

We would like to invite you to join a clinical trial?

The VIRAX trial will evaluate the role of T cell dysfunction in participants experiencing symptoms associated with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and ME/CFS.

We are looking for participants over the age of 18 with either of the above conditions. *Please note that participants must reside in NHS Highland's Board area*

If you are interested in participating, please contact the study team by emailing nhsh.taclinic@nhs.scot

14/07/2025

Further information on how to check you / your child is fully protected can be found on NHS inform 🔽
https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/mmr-against-measles/

Cases of measles are on the rise across the world, so we encourage everyone to make sure you and your family have received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious medical complications. Having two doses of the MMR vaccine is the best way to be fully protected against measles.

Dr Sam Ghebrehewet, Head of Vaccination and Immunisation at PHS, tells us more about measles in our latest news article 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/july/update-on-measles-in-scotland-ensure-everyone-in-your-family-is-fully-protected/

Further information on how to check you / your child is fully protected can be found on NHS inform 🔽
https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/mmr-against-measles/

29/06/2025

Please be aware and keep your family and friends in nearby areas informed. Wishing everyone safety.

⚠️ UPDATE - Smoke warning ⚠️

We are currently dealing with wildfires in the area.

As a precaution, the public is asked to avoid the area, and if you live nearby, you are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.

We kindly ask that you share this post to help keep the local community informed.

[Posted at 11.13am on Sunday, 29 June]

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⚠️ Smoke warning – near Carrbridge, Highland ⚠️

We are aware of a fire in the open affecting an area of land near Carrbridge, Highland, after the alarm was raised at 11.22am on Saturday, 28 June.

Due to high winds, a large plume of smoke is drifting across the nearby populated areas.

If smoke is visible, please keep your windows and doors closed.

Members of the public no longer need to alert our Operations Control room about this fire, as we are receiving a large number of calls.

Please share this post to help keep the local community informed.

[Posted at 1.54pm on Saturday, 28 June]

SFRS Highland

23/06/2025

It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week ❤️

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19 to 24 June 2025), NHS Highland is asking people across Highland and Argyll and Bute to share their thoughts on cervical screening.

Around a third of eligible people do not take part in cervical screening, and NHS Highland would like to understand the reasons why. An online survey is now open for people to anonymously share their thoughts and experiences around cervical screening.

Scan the QR code or follow the link in the comments to complete the survey and find out more information.

It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week ❤️

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19 to 24 June 2025), NHS Highland is asking people across Highland and Argyll and Bute to share their thoughts on cervical screening.

Around a third of eligible people do not take part in cervical screening, and NHS Highland would like to understand the reasons why. An online survey is now open for people to anonymously share their thoughts and experiences around cervical screening.

Scan the QR code or follow the link in the comments to complete the survey and find out more information.

19/06/2025

Today, 19 June 2025, marks Clean Air Day 🌫️ – the UK’s largest public engagement campaign on air pollution which is dedicated to raising awareness and highlighting simple, small actions we can all take to help create cleaner, healthier air.

In Scotland, between 1,800 and 2,700 deaths each year are attributed to long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution. It is one of the greatest environmental risks to human health and one of the main avoidable causes of death and disease globally.

In our latest article, Dr Sarah Robertson, Healthcare Scientist Advanced in the Environmental Public Health team at Public Health Scotland, tells us about the effects of outdoor air pollution and what meaningful actions we can all take to keep air cleaner and healthier for everyone to breathe.



View it on our LinkedIn (no sign-in required) 🔽

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clean-air-day-2025-how-outdoor-pollution-affects-pwefc/?trackingId=STq%2FzeLUREKgwrYHt5A7ag%3D%3D

16/06/2025

Check out what's on at Maggie's Highlands this week (16/06/25 - 20/06/25) below. 🧡 Some fantastic support sessions available. 🧡

What's On 🧡
16/06/25 - 20/06/25

What's on this week:
Daily drop-in for cancer support: 9am-5pm

Monday:
Online Relaxation: 11.00am-12.00pm
Young Women's Support Group: 12 noon-1.00pm

Tuesday:
Online Mindfulness: 10.00-11.00am
Inclusive Cycling Group from the centre: 10.25am
Online Where Now: 10.30am-1.00pm
Ongoing with Cancer Support Group: 1.00-2.00pm
Online Carer's Support Group: 1.00-2.00pm
Online Getting Started with Chemo: 2.00-3.00pm
Online Getting Started with Radiotherapy: 3.30-4.00pm

Wednesday:
Relaxation: 11.00am-12.00pm
Yoga both online and in the centre: 12.00-1.00pm
Prostate Cancer Network Group 1.00-2.00pm

Thursday:
Online Living with Less Stress: 10.00am-12.00pm
Online Relaxation: 12:00pm-1.00pm
Bereavement Support Group: 11.30am-12.30pm
Getting Started with Chemo: 2.00-3.00pm
Getting Started with Radiotherapy: 3.30-4.30pm

Friday:
Online Art Therapy: 10.25am-12.00pm
Pre-hab in the centre: 10.00-11.00am
Mindfulness: 11.00am-12.00pm
Strength and Balance both in the centre and online: 12.30-1.30pm
Yoga for Recovery: 1.45-3.00pm
Online Men's Support Group: 2.00-3.00pm

11/06/2025

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Mental health can feel so much like this: an uphill struggle with heavy obstacles in our way.
Societal expectations surrounding masculinity and stigma are primary reasons preventing men from reaching out for help, but the more we talk, the more we break down the barriers and the challenge narratives around mental health and su***de.

It's ok not to be ok, and Mikeysline is here to listen 365-days a year.



📱 Textline: 07786 207755
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Mental health can feel so much like this: an uphill struggle with heavy obstacles in our way.
Societal expectations surrounding masculinity and stigma are primary reasons preventing men from reaching out for help, but the more we talk, the more we break down the barriers and the challenge narratives around mental health and su***de.
It's ok not to be ok, and Mikeysline is here to listen 365-days a year.


📱 Textline: 07786 207755
💻 Webchat via www.mikeysline.co.uk
💬 Messenger
✅ Whatsapp: 01463 729000
www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments