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Our A&E is under a lot of pressure this Easter Monday. 🚨We’re working hard to care for patients who need emergency treat...
06/04/2026

Our A&E is under a lot of pressure this Easter Monday. 🚨

We’re working hard to care for patients who need emergency treatment - but we need your help.

Please only come to A&E if you need urgent medical care for a critical emergency.

If it’s not an emergency, there are other ways to get the care you need:
💊 Community pharmacy - for minor illnesses and ailments
📱 NHS24 (111)

If you come to A&E and it’s not a critical emergency you may be safely redirected elsewhere.

Thank you for your patience and support.

04/04/2026

Save time and use the symptoms checker on nhsinform.scot to help decide what to do next.

If you have an urgent care need and your GP is closed, call 111 to get assessed and directed to the right care in the right place, often with a scheduled appointment.

For more information, visit nhsfife.org/rightcare

Farm animals can carry germs we can’t see.If you’re visiting a petting farm or zoo, it’s important to only eat or drink ...
04/04/2026

Farm animals can carry germs we can’t see.

If you’re visiting a petting farm or zoo, it’s important to only eat or drink in designated picnic areas or cafes.

Before you do, always wash your hands with soap and water first, and supervise young children to make sure they do it properly too.

More advice on keeping well outdoors: nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

Not sure whether you need to go to A&E?Calling 111 helps get you to the right care in the right place, often with a sche...
03/04/2026

Not sure whether you need to go to A&E?

Calling 111 helps get you to the right care in the right place, often with a scheduled appointment.

nhsfife.org/rightcare

People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in th...
03/04/2026

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: nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

🗞️ New arrival in March? 🚼 Esme and Innes were the most popular baby names in Fife last month. There were also 41 births...
02/04/2026

🗞️ New arrival in March?

🚼 Esme and Innes were the most popular baby names in Fife last month.

There were also 41 births in our Midwife-led Unit (MLU), where care during labour and birth is provided by our team of highly skilled midwives.

📢 UPDATE: There were actually eight home births last month - not three ! Turns out the admin misread the stat!

Check out the full maternity breakdown in our latest

As the seasons change, you may notice different illnesses or health concerns.Many minor illnesses can be safely managed ...
02/04/2026

As the seasons change, you may notice different illnesses or health concerns.

Many minor illnesses can be safely managed with self‑care advice or support from your local community pharmacy, where trained professionals can offer treatment and guidance, often without the need for an appointment.

Our Spring into the Right Care pages include information on a range of topics and how to manage them, including:

🌻 Mental health
🌻 Seasonal allergies
🌻 Asthma
🌻 Respiratory infections
🌻 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Find out more at nhsfife.org/spring

02/04/2026

When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia it’s natural not to know what to do, but helping someone stay connected and socially active can help them stay well for longer.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

Are you or a loved one going to be spending time in hospital? Please make sure you have all the items you need before ad...
01/04/2026

Are you or a loved one going to be spending time in hospital?

Please make sure you have all the items you need before admission.

If you're not sure what you'll need, our new hospital bag checklist will help keep you right. More info on hospital admission: https://brnw.ch/21x1ell

Over the Easter long weekend, many community pharmacies will be closed.If you need medication or advice, you can check w...
01/04/2026

Over the Easter long weekend, many community pharmacies will be closed.

If you need medication or advice, you can check which pharmacies are open in Fife at: https://brnw.ch/21x1ehk

Please plan ahead where you can. Thank you.

Thanks to the Kingdom of Fife Group - Institute of Advanced Motorists for their annual Easter Toy Run for our children's...
31/03/2026

Thanks to the Kingdom of Fife Group - Institute of Advanced Motorists for their annual Easter Toy Run for our children's ward.

Thirteen bike members supported by three car members made the trip from North Queensferry to Kirkcaldy in rain, wind, sunshine, and hail. All in the space of an hour and a half.

Members donations helped bring presents, toys, and arts and crafts to our younger patients. The group raised a fantastic £1,255, which brings their overall total to over £11,000.

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Queen Margaret Hospital, Whitefield Road
Dunfermline
KY120SU

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