NHS Tayside Diabetic Eye Screening

Hello 😀 from your NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Service. We have a busy day ahead of us. Today we are in Stracathro, but not only that, we also have clinics in Dundee and Perth. See you all there!

If you are coming into hospital it is important to bring in a supply of any medications you are taking.

This is to make sure you do not miss any doses, any new medicines prescribed in hospital are safe to use with your existing ones, your medicines go with you when you move to another ward or go home, and it also helps to reduce wastage.

This may include:
• tablets, capsules or liquids
• inhalers
• injections
• creams or ointments
• sprays or drops
• patches
• vitamins, minerals or supplements
• any other prescribed items or items bought from a chemist, supermarket or herbal shop

Please bring your medicines in the original packaging. If you have left your medicines at home, we may ask for a relative or carer to bring them in for you.

For more information please visit www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/GoingToHospital/PROD_375247/index.htm

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Specialist Screener Louise Clark and DES Administrator Angela Kelly attended Letham for All in Perth yesterday as part of our health promotion engagement initiative. If you see our Team out and about please feel free to stop for a chat 😊

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Specialist Screener Louise and Retinal Photographer Bart attended today's Health Promotion Event at the Amazon.co.uk Distribution Centre Dundee as part of our efforts to engage with Service Users 😊

Due to have your eyes screened? Why not pop in and see one of our Screeners on the undernoted dates in The Crescent, Whitfield. No appointment necessary but you can make one if you would rather by giving us a call 😊 FREE AND CONVENIENT PARKING, also on main bus route. (Poster courtesy of our very talented Screener, Bart) 👁 NHS Tayside NHS Tayside Health Shop

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Are you due for eye screening? Why not pop along to our drop in clinic at The Crescent, Whitfield for one of our sessions in February? Free onsite parking and on a main bus route. You can also give us a call to make an appointment if you would rather. Our Screeners look forward to welcoming you 😊 PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE NHS Tayside

UPDATE: WHITEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND WHITFIELD DROP IN CLINIC BOTH CANCELLED TODAY. You will be contacted with another appointment. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Stay safe! NHS Tayside

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If you have an eye screening appointment in Whitehills Community Hospital, Forfar today PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND! Police Scotland traffic advice is not to travel unless essential and we do not wish to put patients or staff at risk. We will try to contact you shortly ⛈️ 😳 NHS Tayside

Just a wee reminder to pop in to The Crescent and see Angi/Andrew this Friday for your eye screening, no appointment necessary! We look forward to seeing you there 👀 (free parking onsite, also on a main bus route) 😃

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

Accessing minor injury service at new location in Arbroath Infirmary

The Minor Injury and Illness Service at Arbroath Infirmary has moved to a new area in the hospital.

The public still must call 111 before attending – but the team are in their new location and ready to welcome patients.

The Minor Injury and Illness Service in Arbroath Infirmary attends to suspected broken bones and fractures, cuts, minor burns, sprains and strains that you cannot treat at home.

Catherine Carrie, Senior Nurse for Urgent and Unscheduled Primary Care in Angus said, “We have an amazing Minor Injury and Illness team who are specially trained and committed to provide the best possible care to our patients and our community.

“In most cases we are able to treat people quickly and appropriately so they can return home, but there are times when we need to transfer people to the emergency department because they are very unwell.

“Please remember that you cannot drop in to the service without an appointment. You should always call 111 before attending Minor Injury and Illness Services to ensure you are appointed to the most appropriate place to receive care.”

Gail Smith, Chief Officer for AHSCP said, “We know the population of Angus value care provided by the Minor Injury and Illness Service where people can access urgent and unscheduled care for a range of minor injuries.

“We are in the process of reviewing how urgent and unscheduled care is provided across Angus and an important aspect of this process will be engaging with our communities.”

If your condition isn’t life-threatening, you should call NHS 24 on 111, day or night, to access the right care. Or contact your GP practice during the day. If it’s an emergency, you should still call 999 or go straight to A&E. More info can be found at NHSinform.scot/right-care
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Get in touch to book your appointment. Call 01382 633956 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you 😊

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

We are also closed Monday 24th July 👀

Most GP surgeries in Tayside will be closed on Monday 24 July. Please check your practice’s opening times.

Make sure you get the right care in the right place this summer.

Find out more at www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

We are right in the swing of the school summer holidays, save this handy guide to make sure you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place. ☀️

If you think you need A&E, but it's not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111, day or night. Or you can still contact your GP practice during the day.

For more information on how to get the Right Care in the Right Place visit www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

Most GP surgeries in Tayside will be closed on Monday 24 July.

Please ensure you have enough of your regular medication before the public holiday and only order what you need.

Make sure you get the right care in the right place this summer.

Find out more at www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

❗️PERTH CLINIC HAS MOVED❗️

Our Perth Clinic has now moved.

We are no longer in the Gannochy Suite, General Out Patients.

You will find us in the Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU), level 4.

When you enter the building, please follow the signs for Diabetic Eye Screening.

There will also be an information sheet with your appointment letter.

Please attend alone unless you need assistance, there is very limited space outside our room.

This change does not apply to Slit Lamp patients - you will remain in General Out Patients.

Please check your letter for more information and if you have any questions contact us on 01382633956 or email us at [email protected]

Happy 75 years to our wonderful NHS. Proud to be a part of this team. ❤️👀