Airthrey Park Medical Centre

Some travel vaccines are available free on the NHS to protect against disease being brought into the country. We ask travellers to complete a health assessment at least 8 – 10 weeks before departure.

Visit our travel vaccine website for more info ➡️http://travel.nhsforthvalley.com

SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which offers healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure

Did you know regular foot checks can help detect early signs of foot problems? Look for changes in skin colour, skin texture and appearance. Early detection of issues means better outcomes.

For foot health information please visit https://nhsforthvalley.com/podiatry

Maintaining a balanced diet and hydration are key to preventing falls. A nutrient-rich diet with calcium, vitamin D, and protein supports bone and muscle health. Regular hydration helps maintain circulation, promoting steady movement.

Visit https://nhsforthvalley.com/nutrition

Vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious illness from flu and COVID-19. If you’re eligible, you’ll be contacted with information about your appointment.

For more information about the vaccine and eligibility, visit nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines

In Scotland, children aged 2-5 (and not yet in school) are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu

Some GP Practices are closed on Monday 9th September, however, a number of pharmacies will be open.

Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is, and when it is open, on this bank holiday.

Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/infozone

Whether you need help with period pain, are having issues with thrush or UITs, or need advice about contraception - pharmacists and their teams are experts in medicines and can help find the best treatment for you.

Click the link the comments to find out more.

Cases of measles have been rising in Scotland and can easily spread within colleges and universities. Two doses of the MMR vaccine is 99% effective in protecting against measles.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents

A new initiative is underway to help increase capacity, reduce delays and improve the experience of patients across Forth Valley.

Your Home First, brings together and builds on a wide range of work being taken forward by local health and care services to support more people in their own homes and local communities to avoid the need for them to attend or be admitted to hospital.

To read more ⬇
https://nhsforthvalley.com/your-home-first-approach-aims-to-reduce-delays-improve-experience/

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness. It can cause severe illness and lead to people being admitted to hospital — especially babies and older adults. The vaccine is the best way to get protected.

For more information visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/rsv-vaccine-for-adults/

If cancer is found at an earlier stage, you could have more treatment options and better news to tell the family. Read the stories of the ‘early birds’ who are living well again after successful cancer treatment: getcheckedearly.org/real-stories

Did you know the Hospice has a social enterprise called Creative Homecare providing private homecare supporting customers to live independently in their own home across Falkirk, Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth?

➡️ Every penny made through the service is reinvested into Strathcarron Hospice.

➡️ Creative Homecare offers support 7 days per week from 8am-8pm, from 2 hours per week.

➡️ Visits are never less than 30 minutes so the support worker has time for a chat.

➡️ They value each person’s unique qualities and see them as an individual and not as a list of care needs.

For those concerned about paying for home care and need financial aid, there are different ways to fund your care including Attendance Allowance and Local Authority Support using Self Directed Support Scotland.

If you would like to find out more or are interested in joining our Creative Homecare team get in touch: 01324 827394 or visit https://buff.ly/4dh6mV6

Our Stop Smoking team provides specialist advice, treatment and support to anyone wishing to stop smoking ⬇️

📱 01786 433293
➡️ www.nhsforthvalley.com/stopsmoking
✅ Visit your local pharmacy

If you are unable to attend or need to rearrange a hospital appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.

You can do this by calling 01324 566 249 during normal office hours or online at any time ➡️ www.nhsforthvalley.com/appointments

Invasive meningococcal disease is one of the major causes of meningitis. The best way to protect yourself is to make sure you've had the free MenACWY vaccine before you start university and college.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents

Whooping cough is serious.

The first symptoms include a runny nose, red and watery eyes, a sore throat and a slightly raised temperature.

For more information on the signs and symptoms of whooping cough, visit
nhsinform.scot/whoopingcoughsymptoms

Travelling means different things to different people; backpacking around the world or lounging by the pool. However, many popular destinations require vaccines or medication to keep you safe.

Visit our travel vaccine website for more info ➡️http://travel.nhsforthvalley.com

UPDATE - Hi everyone, just to be clear, NHS 24 is Scotland's provider of digital health and care services, including the 111 service. Our Mental Health Hub is open to all ages for people resident in Scotland.

If you have an urgent mental health need, there's support available to get you the right care in the right place. 💙

Find out more about NHS 24's mental health services: https://nhs24.info/mental-health-services