Camelon Medical Practice

15/12/2025

🎄🎅Merry Christmas from all of us at Camelon Medical Practice. Wishing you a happy and healthy festive season. Thank you for the lovely cards, kind words and thoughtful gifts they are greatly appreciated by our team 🎄🎅

10/12/2025

❄️😷💉Due to the sharp rise in seasonal flu accross Forth Valley, we are asking everyone attending Camelon Medical Practice to please consider wearing a face mask especially if you have respiratory symptoms. Masks are available at reception.

Most cold and flu illnesses are viral and DO NOT respond to antibiotics. The best care is usually, fluids, and over the counter remedies at home. Please check www.nhsinform.scot for advice.

If you are eligible for the flu vaccine, please check NHS Forth Valley website for local drop in clinics. Vaccination offers the best protection and can prevent more serious illness.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping uk keep our community safe this winter ❄️😷💉

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

💊Several Pharmacies will be opening on Sundays throughout the winter months 💊

03/12/2025

A sharp and early rise in seasonal flu is hitting communities across the Forth Valley region, forcing NHS Forth Valley to put in place temporary visiting restrictions and the use of face masks has been reintroduced as health leaders issue urgent appeals for public cooperation.

NHS Forth Valley Director for Public Health Jennifer Champion, said: “Seasonal flu has arrived early this year and is circulating widely in the community which is now having a major impact on services.

“To help limit the spread of infection, we are asking for the public’s continued support. Please do not visit hospitals, care homes, or other healthcare settings if you are unwell. Even mild symptoms can easily pass to others and have serious consequences for vulnerable patients.

“Visiting hours for all inpatient areas (excluding Women and Children) will now be temporarily restricted to 2pm–3pm in the afternoon and 6pm–7pm in the evening. Only one visitor per patient will be permitted during these times.
“If you require visiting out with these hours due to end-of-life care or because your loved one needs additional support related to cognitive impairment or other complex care needs, please speak with the Senior Charge Nurse.

“We will continue to review this position daily and appreciate your understanding and support.”

Flu vaccination drop-in sessions will open from Monday 8 December and members of the public who are eligible should check the NHS Forth Valley website for details of their nearest clinic. The vaccine is your best protection against flu as, if you do catch it, your symptoms are likely to be milder and not last as long which significantly reduces the needing to go be admitted to hospital for treatment.

In response to rising infection levels, fluid resistant surgical masks (FRSM) are being advised for staff working in clinical areas, including those visiting our wards. Independent contractors in primary care – such as GP practices – and staff in social care settings are also being strongly advised to wear FRSM masks.

We are asking all patients and visitors to wear a face mask when attending hospital for appointments or while visiting loved ones. Masks will be made available at the entrances to all wards and clinical areas, and we encourage everyone to use them to help reduce the spread of infection and protect vulnerable patients.

Most cold and mild flu symptoms are caused by viral infections which don’t respond to antibiotics, so rather than calling your GP Practice, the best advice is to stay at home, rest and take over-the-counter remedies at home.

These viruses can spread very quickly, so please only go out if absolutely necessary and don’t attend the Emergency Department with flu symptoms. You can check your symptoms and get advice by visiting www.nhsinform.scot/winter-illness/

Those who are concerned about their symptoms or are in a higher-risk group can seek advice via NHS Inform, NHS 24 on 111, or from their GP or local pharmacist.

For more information on how to access the care most appropriate for your needs, visit our Winter Zone at www.nhsforthvalley.com/winterzone.

03/12/2025

!!Please allow 5 Working Days between requesting a prescription and collecting it from the Practice!!

If your prescription goes to your designated pharmacy, please allow up to 7 days before collecting this.

Please note that working days do not include weekends and public holidays.

Thank you for your cooperation.

01/12/2025

We are currently experiencing staff shortages due to illness, if your query is not urgent please consider contacting us at a later time.
We kindly ask for your patience and understanding while we work hard to provide care for everyone. Our Reception team are doing their very best and appreciate your support during this time.

18/11/2025

08/11/2025

Please pass this onto anyone you know who uses mecs so the are away of these scam calls.

Users of Falkirk’s Mobile Emergency Care Service (MECS) are urged to be vigilant following reports of scam calls targeting vulnerable residents.

These cold call scams are falsely offering to renew or replace equipment for a cost, aiming to deceive and exploit our community members. This is a scam.

MECS services provided by Falkirk Council and Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership do not require additional payments for equipment upgrades or renewals. We will never ask for payment or bank details over the phone.

If you receive a call like this:

⚠️ Do not share any personal or financial information.
⚠️ Hang up immediately.
⚠️ Phone Police Scotland on 101 to report fraud or any other financial crime.

Stay alert and help protect yourself and others from fraud.

06/10/2025

You can also contact www.nhsinform.scot while the practice is closed for information.

24/09/2025

Reminder that the Practice will be closing at 1pm today.