St Triduanas Medical Practice

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

🤒Flu season has started early, protect yourself by booking your flu vaccine today.

🗓️To book your appointment, or for more information on drop-in clinics, visit nhsinform.scot/flu

04/12/2025

To see if there is a pop-up clinic near you or for information on eligibility please visit www.nhslothian.scot/vaccinations or scan the QR code.

📱Alternatively, please call the Vaccination Enquiries Helpline: 0300 790 6296

18/11/2025

Battling the flu? 🤧 Here are some top tips from NHS inform to help you feel better and stop the flu from spreading:

TREATING FLU

🔹 Rest and Sleep: Give your body the time it needs to recover.
🔹 Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
🔹 Medication: Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and ease aches and pains.

The symptoms of flu usually develop 1 to 3 days after becoming infected, and most people will feel better within a week.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 Good Hygiene: Wash your hands often with warm water and soap.
🔹 Cover Up: Use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
🔹 Get Rid: Bin used tissues as soon as possible.
🔹 Stay Home: If you have a high temperature or feel unwell, stay at home to avoid spreading the flu to others.
🔹 Clean Surfaces: regularly disinfect places like your computer keyboard, telephone and door handles.

Remember flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

11/11/2025

🍂🤧 Feeling under the weather this autumn? Here are some tips to help you get through a head cold:

1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, and clear broths.
2. Rest Up: Your body needs energy to fight off the cold, so get plenty of sleep.
3. Stay Warm: Keep cozy with warm clothes and blankets.
4. Over-the-Counter Relief: Take a visit to your local pharmacy as they can provide help and advice quickly without an appointment. Find one here: https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/pharmacies

Take care and get well soon! 🌟💪

07/11/2025

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30/10/2025

💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Scottish women, with one in seven developing the disease. We’re encouraging everyone to be breast aware, share the symptoms, and know where to turn if you have concerns.

♥️Know the symptoms:
A lump or thickened area in the breast or armpit
Changes in the size or shape of one or both breasts
Discharge from the ni**le (possibly blood-stained)
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Rash or crusting around the ni**le
A ni**le that becomes sunken or changes position

♥️How to check your breasts:
Get to know what’s normal for you - there’s no right or wrong way to check.
Look and feel regularly, including the upper chest and armpits.
Do this in the shower, lying down, or in front of a mirror.

♥️What to do if you’re concerned:
If you notice anything unusual, don't wait. Speak to your GP as soon as possible.
You may be referred to a breast clinic for further tests like a mammogram or biopsy.

Remember: most breast changes aren’t cancer, but it’s always best to check.

24/10/2025

Routine screening doesn’t stop you getting breast cancer, but it’s the best way to spot cancers at an early stage when they’re easier to treat. That’s why it’s important you attend your appointment when invited. Find out if you’re eligible at https://ow.ly/V66b50X5tCi

01/10/2025

Look at the fantastic program of activities on offer next Saturday 11th Oct at our annual Wellbeing Open Day! Everything is designed to offer you the chance to learn, connect, move, breath, laugh, slow down, and feel great. And its all free! So come along for 10am next Saturday to sign up for the workshops you fancy. Bring a friend, your curiosity, enthusiasm and an open mind. See you there!
Move To Feel dovelight wellbeing Moving Music Jump Edinburgh - Fitness & Events Holistic Aquila The Cheyne Gang Kirstine UK

30/09/2025

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s recommended you go for your screening appointment when invited. It’s an important part of your NHS diabetic care.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des