Practice News

Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally

We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may […]

Benzodiazepines (and related medications) for flying – Information for patients

Please see the attached patient information leaflet which outlines NHS Lothian’s current guidance on prescribing Benzodiazepines and related medications for […]

Kidney Cancer Awareness Week

Kidney Cancer can be symptomless Kidney Cancer often has no symptoms and is often detected during tests for other medical […]

Promoting Vaccination and Screening in the Ukrainian Community

Covid infections are on the rise in Scotland.  You can help to keep yourself and your community safe by getting […]

Vaccination and Immunisations Update

Bowel Screening

A bowel screening test can find bowel cancer early, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Half a million people […]

The Winter Vaccination Programme 2021

The way you will get your flu vaccine this year has changed. People aged 70 or over will now be […]

Covid Vaccination Exemption Certificates (Scotland)

Macmillan – Improving the Cancer Journey Service

We’re Here to Help Being diagnosed with cancer can be overwhelming and many people don’t know where to go for […]

Cervical Screening – Don’t Ignore It

Even if you expect everything’s fine, don’t ignore your invite! In Scotland, cervical screening is offered to anyone with a […]