Tam's Brig Surgery

🛡️ Stay Protected! 🛡️

As NHS Ayrshire & Arran gears up for the annual winter vaccination programme, we’re urging those who haven’t yet received their RSV vaccine to come forward.

📅 RSV Clinics for older adults have been running since August and will conclude next week on Saturday, 21 September.

Next up, our focus shifts to delivering seasonal flu and COVID vaccines. Let’s stay healthy together this winter! 💉

Read more: https://www.nhsaaa.net/last-week-of-the-2024-rsv-vaccine-programme-come-forward-if-you-missed-your-appointment/

Please be aware that GP practices will be closed on Friday 20 September and Monday 23 September 2024. If you become unwell and cannot wait for your surgery to re-open, you should call NHS 24 on 111. Some community pharmacists will remain open and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide advice on treating everyday ailments.

Find a list of pharmacy opening hours here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/community-pharmacy/bank-holiday-opening-times/

This is a reminder that the Surgery is closed on Friday 20th September and Monday 23rd September and will reopen on Tuesday 24th September 2024 If you require medical advice during the closure for the public holidays then please call NHS24 on 111 or access their website.

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms:

• cold-like symptoms
• sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light
• a high temperature
• small greyish-white spots in the mouth
• a rash made up of small red-brown, flat or slightly raised spots. This may be harder to see on brown or black skin.

Find out what to do if you think you, or someone you live with, has measles at nhsinform.scot/measles

The Surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 28th August 2024 for essential training. Should you have a medical emergency that cannot wait until the Surgery opens the following day then you will be directed to Ayrshire Urgent Care Services on 01563 826930

The Surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday 18th June 2024 for essential training. Should you have a medical emergency that cannot wait until the Surgery opens the following day then you will be directed to Ayrshire Urgent Care Services on 01563 826930

Cases of measles are on the rise.

It may seem like ages away, but if you’re planning on going to college or university this autumn, now’s a good time to check you’ve had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Students are at increased risk of getting measles because of all the mixing with lots of new people.

For more information on how to check you’re fully protected, visit nhsinform.scot/MMRagainstMeasles

This is a reminder that the Surgery is closed on Monday 27th May and will reopen on Tuesday 28th May 2024 If you require medical advice during the closure for the public holidays then please call NHS24 on 111 or access their website.

This is a reminder that the Surgery is closed on Monday 6th May and will reopen on Tuesday 7th May 2024 If you require medical advice during the closure for the public holidays then please call NHS24 on 111 or access their website.

On Saturday 27th April 2024 Team Tams Brig colleagues scaled Goatfell on the Isle of Arran with all donations going towards Ayrshire Hospice. Well done everyone

Well done Team Tams Brig! – Tam’s Brig Surgery On Saturday 27th April, a number of Tams Brig colleagues walked to the peak of Goatfell, on the Isle of Arran, in order to raise money for the Ayrshire Hospice, which is a charity close to our hearts.

This is a reminder that the Surgery is closed on both Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 If you require medical advice during the closure for the public holidays then please call NHS24 on 111 or access their website.

Whatever your healthcare needs, we want to make sure you receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Please be aware that GP and dental practices will be closed on Friday 29 March 2024 and Monday 1 April 2024. If you become unwell and cannot wait for your surgery to re-open, you should call NHS 24 on 111. You can find more information on how to get the right care in the right place here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/spring-health-care/

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, in partnership with the Pumping Marvellous Foundation and The Killie Community, is delivering a free Heart Health Event for anyone aged 18 and above on Friday 15 March 2024.

Join our team of staff from University Hospital Crosshouse’s Cardiology department and acute care team, who will be providing free screenings from 10am until 3pm at the Killie Community Hub, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. Staff from Pumping Marvellous, the largest patient-led heart failure charity in the UK, will also be on hand to give you any information and advice.

This event is open to all adults in Ayrshire and Arran and we would encourage everyone to come along – no appointment needed.

We will be carrying out heart rhythm checks to assess for new atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm), high blood pressure checks and for those with certain symptoms a simple finger prick blood test to measure a heart hormone level for new suspected heart failure. If any follow up is required we will arrange for that to take place at the Crosshouse Cardiac Day Unit and letters will be provided on the day for people to give to their GPs, if needed.

Read more here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/come-along-to-our-free-heart-health-event/

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NHS Pharmacy First is a service which aims to support patients with acute common clinical conditions to receive advice and treatment within a local community pharmacy rather than be referred to another healthcare professional setting. Pharmacists and their teams are experts in medicines and can help with minor health concerns.

To use this service, you must be registered with a GP practice in Scotland or live in Scotland. People who do not live in Scotland cannot use this service (even if they are registered with a GP in Scotland).

You do not need an appointment and you can go to any pharmacy in Scotland. The pharmacist can give you advice for a minor illness and provide medicine if they think you need it.

More information is available on https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland/

A pharmacist will refer you to the GP practice when they feel that is the more appropriate option to take.

Pharmacy services in Scotland Information on the services provided by community pharmacies, including NHS Pharmacy First Scotland and the NHS Chronic Medication Service.

The Surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 28th February 2024 for essential training. Should you have a medical emergency that cannot wait until the Surgery opens the following day then you will be directed to Ayrshire Urgent Care Services on 01563 826930

Winter can be a difficult time of the year for many, If you, a family member, or a friend or neighbour are in distress you can find local support and helpline numbers on our Winter Health Hub linked in our bio.

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Here’s a bit of ! You can help yourself stay well this winter by downloading NHS 24 Online. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android devices – nhsinform.scot

The Surgery closes on Friday 29th December for the public holidays and reopens on Wednesday 3rd January. May we take this opportunity to wish all our patients a very healthy, happy and peaceful New Year.

Remember some of our services are closed or working shorter hours over Christmas and New Year. You can find opening times on our Winter Health Hub here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/winter-health-hub/

Please make sure you are prepared for over the festive period by:

- Knowing where to get the right care at the right place
- Checking your medicine cabinet, so you have a supply of necessary over-the counter medicines to help make sure coughs, colds and minor ailments don’t become a big problem for you
- Checking your existing supplies of regular medicine and only order what you need
- Looking after your mental health and wellbeing
- Checking in on friends, family and neighbours

For information on how to best treat your symptoms at home, ideal for milder illnesses, use the symptom checker at NHS Inform at https://www.nhsinform.scot/

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During the festive period the following pharmacies are open within Ayr.

Sunday 24th December - Boots Chemist High Street (12.00 noon to 4pm) and Morrisons Pharmacy (9.00am to 5.00pm).

Monday 25th December - Rowlands (12.00 noon to 2.00pm) and Well Pharmacies (11.00am to 12.00 noon).

Tuesday 26th December - Boots Chemist Whitletts (2.00pm to 4.00pm) and Wellington Square Pharmacy. (12.00 noon to 2.00pm)

The Surgery closes on Friday 22nd December for the public holidays and reopens on Wednesday 27th December. May we take this opportunity to wish all our patients a very healthy and peaceful festive period.

Tams Brig Surgery is now live with HollyHealth. As a patient of the surgery you can register for free access to the lifestyle improvement app using the link below

Holly Health App The small habits approach involves making small but consistent changes to our daily behaviours. Holly Health supports individuals to prioritise, achieve, and sustain new healthy habits across a range of health and lifestyle areas, covering nutrition, relationship with food, sleep, mental wellbeing a...

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The Surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday 28th November, 2023 for essential training. Should you have a medical emergency that cannot wait until the Surgery opens the following day then you will be directed to Ayrshire Urgent Care Services on 01563 826930

This is a reminder that the Surgery is closed on both Friday 22nd and Monday 25th September 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 26th September. If you require medical advice during the closure for the public holidays then please call NHS24 on 111 or access their website.

The Surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 30th August, 2023 for essential training. Should you have a medical emergency that cannot wait until the Surgery opens the following day then you will be directed to Ayrshire Urgent Care Services on 01563 826930

We offer several different types of appointments with clinicians at the Surgery depending on the needs of the patient. Please see our website on https://tamsbrig.co.uk/appointments/consultations for more information. If you are not sure which type of appointment is best for you then please speak to our reception team.

Appointment Options in the Surgery – Tam’s Brig Surgery We are able to offer several different types of appointments with clinicians at the surgery depending on the needs of each individual. All of these different types of appointments can be made with one of our experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners or a GP. If you are not sure which type of appointm...