Cairn Medical Practice

18/12/2025

FESTIVE CLOSURES

The Practice will be closed:
• Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December 2025
• Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd January 2026

When the practice is closed and you have a medical concern please contact NHS24 by dialling 111.

In a medical emergency, please dial 999.

10/12/2025

Flu season has arrived about a month earlier than usual in Scotland, and cases are rising rapidly.

Our latest blog focuses on what's happening this season, how we're monitoring flu and vaccine uptake, how to ensure you're protected and what to do if you have symptoms.

👉Given the early start to the season, we’re encouraging those who are eligible to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
👉Flu viruses change constantly, and this year’s vaccine is designed to protect against the three main types of flu viruses we usually see.
👉Most people who are eligible for this year’s vaccination are receiving their invitations by text, email or post, in a white envelope with clear NHS Scotland branding. Invitations will continue to be sent out as the programme progresses through the winter.
👉To prevent the spread of flu, we continue to recommend regular handwashing and advise people with symptoms of respiratory illness to stay and home and avoid spreading the virus to others.

Read more here: https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/

10/12/2025

Rising Flu Activity:

With rising cases of flu across Highland we are encouraging those eligible to ensure they get their flu vaccine.
This is not available through the practice.
Please contact the NHS Highland Service Delivery Centre (SDC) helpline: phone 08000 320 339, Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:00pm. You can also book online. https://cairnmedical.gp.scot/our-practice/practice-updates/

Our Cairn staff will also be wearing masks to minimise further spread and protect staff, patients, and visitors.

Masks will be available for patients on arrival and we encourage those with respiratory symptoms to please wear a mask when inside the practice.

Team Cairn

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.

20/11/2025

AUTUMN NEWSLETTER now available

We publish quarterly newsletters for our patient population. We hope you enjoy our news!

Temporary changes to our services and general information notices

19/11/2025

*PATIENT SERVICES Website Restored*

PATIENT SERVICES Website Faulty

For prescription orders please remember these need to be made in writing.

Whilst Patient Services is offline please email requests to: nhsh.gp56006-prescriptions@nhs.scot or pop a note with your request into reception.

Please remember to include your full name and date of birth with all requests.

Thank you

Team Cairn

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

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.

18/11/2025

Highland Anywhere is now live!

Scotland's first fully virtual drug and alcohol support service is here, bringing free, confidential help to anyone 16+ across the Highlands.

Whether it's for you or a loved one, connect your way:

📞 Phone
💻 Video call
💬 Text

Our team is available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, with flexible appointments including evenings and weekends.

Get in touch today 👉 wearewithyou.org.uk/local-hubs/highland

20/10/2025

Every woman experiences menopause differently.
There are lots of ways to manage symptoms and get the support you need. These can include:
🔵 making lifestyle changes
🔵 seeking support from your GP
🔵 joining a support group
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/menopause

14/10/2025

PRACTICE CLOSED: FRIDAY 17th October

When the practice is closed and you have a medical concern please contact NHS24 by dialling 111.

In a medical emergency, please dial 999.

We will reopen Monday 20th October at 8am.

13/10/2025

Last winter, Scotland experienced very high levels of flu, with more than 6,500 adults becoming so ill that they were admitted to hospital. If you get an invite for the flu vaccine, you got it for a reason.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu