South Skye Medical Practice

14/04/2026

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Wearewithyou.org.uk/local-hubs/highland on web for Alcohol & drug support (free & confidential)

With You is a charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health

14/04/2026

Have you had your shingles vaccination?

Shingles can be very painful and is more common among older people. The older you are, the worse it can be. For some, the pain caused by shingles can last for many years.

The shingles vaccine helps to build up your immunity to the virus. This means if you do get shingles, your body will fight it off more easily.

If you are aged 66–67, or 71–79 and have yet to have your shingles vaccination please contact our Service Delivery Centre to arrange your appointment.

They can be contacted on 0800 032 0339 or nhsh.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot

For more information on the shingles vaccine, including details on who is eligible, please see the comments

03/04/2026

📢IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND SHARE: If you're looking for health advice over the Easter weekend, please take a look at this essential information below:

We’re expecting the 111 service to be busy over the next four days, which may mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here’s how you can save time and help us care for those most in need:

💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.

🤧If you need general advice about common illnesses and ailments remember we have a lot of information on NHS inform, including a range of symptom checkers which you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers

📱The NHS 24 Online app also has handy health advice and can help you source your nearest open healthcare services, including pharmacies. The app is free to download on both iOS and Android devices. https://nhs24.info/NHS-24-Online

✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace

NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. 💙

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided. To find out more, visit https://ow.ly/5MjJ50YAWiu

01/04/2026

Raising a teen can be a challenge. It’s not unusual for teens to feel anxious, to have mood swings and to feel isolated. Sometimes they don’t even know why they’re feeling or acting the way they do, which makes it all the harder to understand what they’re going through. But there are things you can do to help.

For ideas to help support your teen and for information on how to spot the early warning signs of something more serious, visit – ParentClub.scot

01/04/2026

Unpaid carers in Scotland could be eligible for financial support from Social Security Scotland if they are

✅ 16 or over
✅ provide regular unpaid care a week to one or more people who get disability benefits
✅ earn £196 per week or less on average after some deductions
Find out more at https://www.mygov.scot/carer-support-payment

01/04/2026

Could it be ?

Physical symptoms can include painful periods, heavy, long-lasting periods and pain
or bleeding before or after peeing or pooing

Learn more about symptoms, treatment options, and how to access help and support
at nhsinform.scot/endometriosis

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Highland Sexual Health will be closed on Friday the 3rd of April as it is a public holiday in NHS Highland. We will reopen at 9am on Monday 6th of April.

Live chat will be unavailable on Friday 3rd of April.

For any urgent issues, please call NHS 24 on 111.

Happy Easter from all at Highland Sexual Health.

01/04/2026

This April, we’re creating more opportunities to come together, find support, and enjoy time within your community.

This month is all about community, creating spaces where you can feel supported, meet others, and not feel alone. We’ll be hosting a number of drop-ins across Highland, giving you the opportunity to speak with a member of our friendly team.

We’re also excited to introduce our new Community Lunch & Connect and Community Craft Group in Tain, made possible thanks to funding from Scotland . These sessions are designed to bring people together, and we’ll be rolling them out to more locations across Highland over the next 12 months, so keep an eye out for one near you.

Take a look at what’s coming up: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/

01/04/2026