Teviot Medical Practice

05/02/2026

30/01/2026

📱 Help Us Stay Connected With You!
Please make sure we have your up‑to‑date contact details — especially your mobile number.
We send:
✔️ Appointment reminders via text
✔️ Chronic disease review invitations by text
Keeping your number current means you won’t miss important updates about your care.
If you’ve changed your mobile recently, just give the practice a call or let reception know next time you’re in.
Thank you for helping us keep your care on track! 💙

29/01/2026

Did you know that your repeat prescription list helps our staff understand your current medicines if you’re admitted to hospital?

Keeping medicines you no longer take on your list can cause confusion.

If you’ve stopped taking something but it’s still on your prescription, please let us know by emailing bor.stopmymedicine@borders.scot.nhs.uk.

23/01/2026

Anita is living well after treatment from cervical cancer and is encouraging others to go to their routine cervical screening appointment. Read Anita’s story at: www.getcheckedearly.org/realstories/anita-lindsay

16/12/2025

Cases of flu are high this winter, so if you’re wondering whether it’s just a cold or you’re floored with flu here’s what to do.

Most symptoms can be safely managed at home. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease aches and fever. Your pharmacist can advise on cold and flu remedies.

Antibiotics won’t help with colds and flu as they are viruses – time and self-care are best.

To stop the spread:
💉 get your flu vaccination if you are eligible
🧼 wash your hands regularly
😷 cover coughs and sneezes

Remember you can access trusted advice and symptom checkers by visiting NHS inform - LINK IN COMMENTS!

28/10/2025

Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) services have been launched in the Borders as part of our Primary Care Improvement Plan.

This new service is designed to provide faster access, reduce pressure on GP practices and make better use of local healthcare resources.

The most noticeable change for patients will be how they book appointments for these services. Patients will be asked to contact our dedicated Telephone Booking Hub or visit a Health Board Reception desk in their local health centre, instead of their GP practice reception, to schedule CTAC appointments when they have been advised by a healthcare professional that they need one.

CTAC services include the following routine treatments delivered by nurses and healthcare assistants, previously known as treatment room services:

• Blood tests
• Removal of sutures or staples after operations or injuries
• Wound care, including leg ulcers and post-surgical wounds
• Ear irrigation
• Injections
• Routine checks such as blood pressure monitoring or blood tests before annual reviews
• Other routine tests or services

Gareth Clinkscale, Director of Urgent Care, Community Services and Mental Health at NHS Borders said: “The introduction of Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) services is a key milestone in our ongoing work to improve access and streamline healthcare here in the Borders. It reflects our commitment to delivering person-centred care, in your local community.”

More information can be found on our website: www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/ctac