Kingsmills Medical Practice

31/03/2026

27/03/2026

In Scotland, all young people are offered the MenACWY vaccine in secondary school (S3).
If you’re under 25 and haven’t had it yet, there’s still time. Contact your local immunisation team to book your appointment: nhsinform.scot/gettingvaccinations

Remember, the MenACWY vaccine protects against some types of meningitis, but not all, so it’s still important to know the signs and symptoms.

27/03/2026

O or B blood group? 👍
We need you! Even if your O or B blood group currently appears well stocked on our website, our forecasting and historical data show that levels drop quickly. Your donation helps us rebuild supplies and make sure hospitals across Scotland have the blood groups they need in the weeks ahead.
Book your appointment by calling 0345 90 90 999 or visit scotblood.co.uk

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

Scotland follows best international practice and World Health Organization recommendations for vaccination. Find out more about the safety of vaccines, how they work and how they're monitored at nhsinform.scot/howvaccineswork

25/03/2026

Public Health Scotland published an update on the meningitis outbreak and what it means for Scotland.

There are currently no cases known to be linked to this outbreak in Scotland and therefore no evidence of any increased risk here.

We're encouraging everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, available on NHS Inform: www.nhsinform.scot/meningitis
Read the full update here: https://publichealthscotland.scot/.../update-on-meningitis/

20/03/2026

NHS Highland is pleased to support Scotland’s national It’s OK to Ask campaign.
By encouraging patients and colleagues to use the BRAN questions — Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, and doing Nothing — we promote meaningful, person‑centred conversations and shared decision‑making.

Empowering people to ask questions strengthens understanding, trust, and the quality of care we provide.

It’s OK to Ask — and we are here to support you.

Learn more: https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/its-ok-to-ask

13/03/2026

13/03/2026

Don't suffer in silence with dental pain. 🦷

NHS inform has advice on when and where to seek further help during a dental emergency.

Visit NHS inform and search 'dental emergencies' for more advice and dental clinics near you.