Albyn Medical Practice

05/01/2026

**SERVICE UPDATE**

Due to the current weather conditions and knock-on effect to our staffing, we are moving to an emergency only service. We will be unable to handle any general enquiries or book routine appointments.

To order medication, use our repeat prescription line by phoning 01224 565400.

eConsults are available at the moment but these will be monitored closely.

05/01/2026

The current state of our staff car park. No vehicle can get access unfortunately so some of our clinical staff are having to use the front car park.

Please remain safe and only make necessary travel.

04/01/2026

Happy new year! Here's to a happy and healthy 2026.

Given the current weather conditions, we'd like to remind our patients of the importance of staying safe. Please do not travel if it is unsafe for you to do so and please consider changing an appointment to a telephone appointment if appropriate. If you need to cancel an appointment, please do so using your appt reminder, or email us at gram.albynweb@nhs.scot

We may also be operating with reduced staffing levels tomorrow so we appreciate your understanding and patience while we do our best to help you all.

30/12/2025

19/12/2025

Our annual Christmas Party at the Atholl Hotel was a wonderful evening! 🎉

Though we missed a few familiar faces, it was fantastic to welcome some new ones for their very first party. Atholl looked after us brilliantly with a delicious meal.

As the team prepares to split in two for the festive period, we’d like to wish everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. 🌟

17/12/2025

**THANK YOU!**

No, that is not the Alps - those are just our three towering peaks of sweeties and biscuits, generously gifted by patients and colleagues.

Thank you to anyone who has provided Albyn with a box of goodies this festive season. As you can see, we are well and truly spoilt this year.

As a team, we would not manage to get through these goodies so instead, we dish an item out to every member of staff to be enjoyed at home with their families over Christmas. However we may keep a box of shortbread back to be enjoyed with a cuppa during this busy season...

Thank you again for all the support, kindness and understanding shown to us from our patient population, and our colleagues across NHS Grampian.

15/12/2025

**FLU SEASON**

As many of you will have seen on the news and social media outlets, we are in the midst of flu season with record highs of people being admitted to hospital.

If you are symptomatic in any way of a cough/flu, please consider wearing a mask in public spaces to help prevent the spread.

If you are visiting the Practice, please pick up a mask from the reception desk to wear during your appointment. This is even more important if you are presenting with respiratory or flu symptoms. This minimises the risk to our own staff too.

We appreciate your co-operation and understanding during this time.

Due to the significant number of people in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) and Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital (RACH) will 'flu/other respiratory illness, staff of both hospitals will be wearing fluid repellent surgical masks. We ask relatives, visitors, parents and carers to please do the same.

Please do not visit - or bring siblings to visit - if you or they have any symptoms of respiratory illness (cough, sore throat, runny nose) or norovirus (diarrhoea and/or vomiting). These illnesses spread very quickly and can be serious in those who are already unwell. Thank you for your support and co-operation.

11/12/2025

**CHRISTMAS HAMPER DONATION**

Every year, our very own Dr Keenan organises a Christmas Hamper filled with goodies to be raffled off to the Practice team, in a bid to raise money for local children's charities.

This year, we managed to raise a whopping £205 which we have donated to Charlie House. Hopefully this donation helps them provide some festive cheer to the children of the North East who may be using their services.

Our staff are donning their best Christmas jumpers today too!

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.

01/12/2025

If you are on repeat medication, please check your home supply and consider whether you're likely to need more over the Christmas period.

The practice is open as normal between 22nd-24th December and 29th-31st December and we will still be processing all prescription requests during this time, however there may be delays with deliveries and stock within the pharmacies.

We would therefore encourage you to re-order repeat medication a few days earlier than you normally would to prevent any delays.

28/11/2025

Christmas party season is almost here...

This means that for many, the alcohol consumption increases, the quantity of food consumed increases but the quality of what enters our body decreases slightly.

Many of us enjoy a Christmas chocolate and a tipple, but we would encourage you to do so in a measured fashion. By continuing to eat a balanced diet (for most of the time) and staying hydrated, you reduce the risk of catching a common illness (or having a constant headache...!)

Enjoy yourself, but continue any good habits you have the rest of the year during the coming months. Future You will thank present You.

27/11/2025

Eligible for the flu vaccine?

If you've been invited by your local healthboard for the flu vaccine, you may wish to consider receiving this in a bid to reduce your risk.

Even if you're not eligible, you may be able to obtain the vaccine privately from a community pharmacy.

Benefits to the vaccine?

1) It reduces the chance of catching the flu, but if you do, it will lower the severity of the symptoms.
2) It can help protect vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, over 65s, people with long-term conditions or immuno-suppressed such as asthma/COPD and rheumatoid arthritis, and front-line carers and healthcare workers.
3) It can help reduce the number of people who may become seriously unwell and become hospitalised, therefore reducing the pressures on healthcare services.
4) Flu strains can change annually, and so does the vaccine - this ensures the best protection possible for the strain that is active.

Please note, primary care has no involvement with the flu vaccine programme anymore. If you are eligible, the healthboard will contact you directly with information on how to obtain the vaccine.

26/11/2025

Remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Why is staying warm important?

1) Cold weather can make aches and pains in your joints more prominent.
2) Breathing in cold air can trigger symptoms of asthma and worsen existing lung conditions. A simple scarf can sometimes help.
3) Your immune system will thank you - it operates better in a warm body!
4) Your general wellbeing will be improved by staying warm. You'll sleep better and your body will be under less stress.

Layering is the key; lots of thinner layers are more effective than one big layer, wear suitable footwear and try and keep your home at least 18 degrees celsius. If you don't need to, don't spend excessive amounts of time outdoors unless your suitably clothed.