Kingsmills Medical Practice

07/11/2025

It's that time of year when colds and flus are pretty much unavoidable. So here are a few top tips to know about diabetes when you're unwell 🤒

📞 Don't panic. Contact your diabetes team who'll help you if you have any queries or if you are unsure about what to do.
💊 Keep taking your diabetes medications. Even if you don't feel like eating. Make sure you talk to your diabetes team or speak to a local pharmacist as soon as you’re feeling ill so they can give you the right advice.
📈 Insulin may need to be increased or decreased when you're unwell. Talk to your diabetes team for further advice on how to manage your insulin doses during illness.
🕰️ If you check your blood sugars at home you'll probably need to do it more often – at least every four hours, or as advised by your healthcare team, including during the night. If you don't test your blood sugars at home, be aware of the signs of a hyper (hyperglycaemia).
💧 Stay hydrated. Have plenty of unsweetened drinks and eat little and often.

For advice on what to do when you're poorly, plus much more, check out our website: https://orlo.uk/sick-day-rules_VvNSP

07/11/2025

Book your NHS or Private COVID and Flu vaccination at tornagrainpharmacy.co.uk

07/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

07/11/2025

Due to a planned emergency evacuation of the Eastgate Centre in Inverness on Monday, 10th November 2025, we have had to cancel all appointments for NHS Highland's Vaccination Centre until 10am that morning.

If your appointment is scheduled before 10am on Monday, 10th November 2025, we will contact you directly to rearrange your appointment. We will look to provide an alternative date and time as soon as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

If your appointment is scheduled for after 10am, please present to the Vaccination Centre as normal once the planned emergency evacuation process is complete.

29/10/2025

14/10/2025

Screening is one of the most effective ways to find cancer early. Don’t ignore your invite, it could save your life.

To learn more about breast screening, visit nhsinform.scot/breastscreening

09/10/2025

Did you know breast screening prevents around 1,300 deaths in the UK each year? The screening is always carried out by a female mammographer, and the appointment only takes around 10 minutes.

For information, visit nhsinform.scot/breastscreening

01/10/2025

WE ARE RECRUITING

4-6 session Salaried GP or GP Locum

NHS Scotland's Counter Fraud Service has become aware of potential approaches to individuals which result in requests for payments in connection with applications. You will never need to make any form of payment to apply for an advertised post.

19/09/2025

NHS Scotland is using a text message service to help update our waiting lists.
Patients on our lists may receive a text message from the NHS Scotland National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) on mobile number 07860 039092 with a link to answer some questions.
If you’re waiting for an appointment or operation, please do not ignore this message.
This is in addition to any message you receive from NHS Highland Patient Hub regarding waiting lists.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/NHSScot-NECU

18/09/2025

Managing chronic pain is challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Please search these websites for resources that can help:
👉 NHS Inform: Chronic pain | NHS inform
👉 Pain Association Scotland: Pain Association
👉 Pain Concern: Pain Concern
👉 Flippin’ Pain: Home - Flippin' Pain

18/09/2025

💜 October is Lupus Awareness Month, and Lupus UK is celebrating 35 years of support and advocacy.

Lupus is a complex autoimmune condition affecting over 5 million people worldwide. It’s hard to diagnose—symptoms vary and change—and while it’s not contagious, there’s no cure. With the right care, though, many people can manage it well.

In the UK, around 1 in 1,000 people have lupus. 90% are women, often diagnosed between 15 and 55, and it disproportionately affects Black African, Caribbean, and Asian communities. On average, it takes 6.4 years to get a diagnosis.

Whether you live with lupus or support someone who does, Lupus UK has free resources, support groups, and a welcoming online community.

📲 Follow them on LUPUS UK, X, Instagram & LinkedIn for facts, stories, and support.
🔗 Learn more: www.lupusuk.org.uk