Kingsmills Medical Practice

16/02/2026

Vaccines are given to babies and children in different ways. Each one is designed to offer the best protection. Talk to your health visitor or visit nhsinform.scot/immunisation to learn more.

16/02/2026

The shingles vaccine is being offered to more people to help protect them at an earlier age. NHS Scotland can’t do this all at once, so it needs to be rolled out over 10 years.

All those eligible will have been contacted with details of their appointment or how to make an appointment. If you are unable to make your appointment please contact our Service Delivery Centre on 0800 032 0339 to rescedule

Check if you’re eligible for the shingles vaccine at nhsinform.scot/shingles

27/01/2026

Persistent anxiety can affect your daily life and mental wellbeing.

Visit Mind to Mind at nhsinform.scot/mindtomind for helpful advice and guidance from others feeling the same way.

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

Loneliness can affect anyone and impact mental wellbeing.

Visit Mind to Mind at nhsinform.scot/mindtomind to hear from people sharing their experiences of feeling the same way.

23/01/2026

If your cervical screening (smear test) is overdue, why not book it this week? Talk to your GP or nurse if you’re worried, they will understand and can help.

Visit nhsinform.scot/cervicalscreening to find out more.

07/01/2026

Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles and more. And the best part, you don't have to do anything. You will automatically receive an appointment letter for your child when they're eligible.

23/12/2025

Need advice for winter illnesses such as coughs or colds? Get the advice you need quickly and easily with NHS 24’s digital services. Using online symptom checkers, you ’ll get all the right answers from the team at NHS 24. Visit www.nhsinform.scot/winter to find out more.

16/12/2025

Walk-in flu jabs available in Inverness this month 💉

Did you know you might be eligible for a free flu vaccine even if you're under 65?

We're running drop-in clinics at Inverness Vaccination Centre (upper floor of the Eastgate Shopping Centre) on:

📅 Wednesday 17th December
📅 Friday 19th December
📅 Monday 22nd December
📅 Tuesday 23rd December
📅 Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve - open until 1pm only)

Clinics are open 10am to 4pm (closed 12.30 to 1pm).

No appointment needed & no ID required – just turn up!

You could be eligible if you:
✅ Have a long-term health condition like asthma, diabetes or a heart condition
✅ Are pregnant
✅ Are an unpaid carer
✅ Work in health or social care
✅ Fall into other eligible groups

Flu hits hard – last winter over 6,500 people in Scotland were hospitalised with it. Protect yourself this winter.

Check if you're eligible: https://ow.ly/vLMc50XKi4v

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!

10/12/2025

As flu cases rise across Highland and Argyll & Bute, we're taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe.

From this week, our staff in hospitals and community settings will be wearing masks as a protective measure.

We would also ask that visitors to our hospitals also wear masks which will be available on arrival.

This helps us protect our patients and keep our essential services running when you need them most.

Please only visit NHS Highland sites if you are symptom free and limit the number of visitors to relatives and loved ones to help keep everyone safe.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.