Tain & District Medical Group

08/01/2026

good morning, as we continue with this cold weather 🥶just a reminder to mind how you go, this morning the junction from Craighill terrace into the health centre is very slippy and icy with deep snow underneath. Please let us know if you cant make your appt or wish a phone call instead and we can accommodate this no problem thanks ❄️☃️

07/01/2026

The local roads and pavements remain very tricky to navigate with fresh snow and rain overnight on top of ice underneath making it very slippy out. Please let us know if you wish to reschedule your appointment or have a phone call instead - this is no problem. ❄️

05/01/2026

Good morning, the local roads remain very snowy and icy and difficult to navigate. ❄️ Our health centre car park has been ploughed but is still very icy and the access road from Craighill terrace has not been gritted.
If you wish your appointment to be by phone today rather than coming in this is no problem please just let our admin team know. 📞
Stay safe!

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

In addition to normal weekend closures we will be closed Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December AND Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd January.

Please share ↪️ We're getting closer to the festive period. GP and pharmacy opening times will be different over Christmas and New Year. Make sure to check your local services now and pick up any over the counter medications ahead of time🎄 https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

"The flu jab is only for older people" ❌ Let's bust this myth!
If you're under 65 but have a health condition, you need the flu vaccine too.

Our walk-in clinics are open THIS WEEK at Inverness Vaccination Centre, Eastgate Shopping Centre:
📅 19th (today!), 22nd, 23rd and 24th December - NO APPOINTMENT & NO ID NEEDED
⏰Open 10am-4pm (closed 12.30-1pm) & Xmas eve 10am-1pm

Who's eligible under 65?
✅ Anyone with asthma or other respiratory conditions
✅ People with diabetes, heart conditions, kidney or liver disease
✅ Anyone with a weakened immune system
✅ All pregnant women
✅ Unpaid carers (including young carers)
✅ Healthcare and social care workers
✅ Many other groups

"But my condition is controlled" - That's great! But you're still at higher risk if you catch flu. Even well-managed conditions can become serious complications if flu strikes.

Last winter over 6,500 adults in Scotland were hospitalised with flu. Many were under 65. Don't become a statistic this winter 💙

The vaccine is safe, effective, and FREE for eligible groups. It takes minutes and could save you weeks of serious illness.

Full eligibility details: https://ow.ly/qaqG50XKqCr

19/12/2025

Struggling with or ? Get the advice you need quickly and easily with NHS 24’s digital services. Using online symptom checkers, you’ll get all the right answers from the team at NHS 24. Visit www.nhsinform.scot/winter to find out more

19/12/2025

From January 2026, children will be offered a varicella (chickenpox) vaccine as part of the routine childhood schedule for the first time in Scotland.

This is part of a wider programme of changes to childhood immunisations that are rolling out across the UK following a detailed review by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Read Public Health Scotland full web statement for more information 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/december/further-changes-to-childhood-vaccinations-in-scotland/

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

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

14/12/2025

Cases of flu are high this winter, so if you’re wondering whether it’s just a cold or you’re floored with flu here’s what to do.

Most symptoms can be safely managed at home. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease aches and fever. Your pharmacist can advise on cold and flu remedies.

Antibiotics won’t help with colds and flu as they are viruses – time and self-care are best.

To stop the spread:
💉 get your flu vaccination if you are eligible
🧼 wash your hands regularly
😷 cover coughs and sneezes

Remember you can access trusted advice and symptom checkers by visiting NHS inform - LINK IN COMMENTS!