Airlie Medical Practice

07/04/2026

Bowel Screening – a small test that can save lives

It’s really important to complete your bowel screening test when it arrives through your letterbox. It’s a simple test that you can do at home, and it has the potential to save lives by detecting bowel cancer at an early stage.

We are increasingly being notified that some of our patients are not returning their completed tests. We understand this may feel unpleasant or inconvenient, but taking this small step can make a very big difference to your health.

Please, if you are sent a bowel screening kit, take the time to complete it and return it as instructed. Further information and support about bowel screening can be found below.

Bowel screening is offered to men and women aged 50 to 74 in Scotland to help find and treat bowel cancer early. Find out how to take the test and what your test results mean.

01/04/2026

March did not attend appointments
This has greatly increased since last month

PLEASE CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT IF NO LONGER NEEDED

GP - 8 hours 10mins
Advanced Nurse Practitioners - 9 hours 15mins
Phlebotomist - 9hours 10mins
CTAC/Practice Nurse - 9 hours 30mins
Mental Health Nurse - 6 hours 30mins
Physio - 2 hours

TOTAL TIME WASTED - 44 HOURS 35 MINUTES

We understand that sometimes missed appointments cannot be helped but we do appreciate if you no longer require your appointment please let us know so we can offer this to someone else.

We also send out text messages to your mobile number as a reminder of your appointment. If you have changed your mobile number please update this at the Practice.
Thank you

01/04/2026

We are closed for Easter Weekend Friday 3rd April & Monday 6th April. For urgent care when we are closed please contact NHS24 on 111.

24/03/2026

We’re excited to share news about See My Health - a free online toolkit launching Thursday 12th March 2026 to help people to access cervical cancer screening.

The toolkit provides step-by-step support, helping users to:

✅ Understand what happens during screening

✅ Identify and overcome personal barriers

✅ Request reasonable accommodations

✅ Prepare information for healthcare professionals

✅ Manage anxiety with relaxation exercises

Developed by Health Psychologist Dr Catherine White through co-production with people with intellectual disabilities, See My Health puts users in control of their own health.

Free to access for anyone across Scotland 👉 www.seemyhealth.co.uk

Catherine White ProfD Health Psych - University of Stirling MSc Health Psych (Distinction) - University of Ulster BSc (Hons) Psych (2:1) - Queen Margaret University Your health toolkit for cervical cancer screening appointments. Based on my doctorate research that showed that people with intellectua...

19/03/2026

ON TODAY

Our Cancer Care Group is on today. Open to all patients registered in Levenmouth with a current or past diagnosis of cancer.

Come join us today for a light lunch and chat.

Date: Thursday 19th March 2026
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Methilhill Parish Church

We look forward to welcoming you along.

East Fife Medical
Scoonie Medical Practice
Muiredge Surgery
NHS Fife

09/03/2026

The Practice will be closed from 1pm tomorrow.

Please see the attached post from NHS for information on who to contact if you are in need of urgent care.

Some GP practices are taking part in a Protected Learning Time session on Tuesday 10 March between 1pm and 6pm.

Practices take part in a number of sessions throughout the year to allow staff to access training. During this time:

▶️ if you require urgent care call 01592 729 250
▶️ you should attend appointments unless advised otherwise
▶️ pharmacies should call 01592 729 250 for urgent enquiries

Access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout. More: https://brnw.ch/21x0vfF

05/03/2026

Dr Graham Thomson will soon be taking to the road on 2 wheels joining a group of cyclists on a journey to raise vitals funds 🚴

The Pedalling Ploughmen are getting back on their bicycles for Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026, cycling 776 miles from Melrose to Dublin – via Leeds, Gloucester and Pembroke in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

This is the charity set up by the late Scotland and British & Irish Lions lock Doddie Weir OBE. It is dedicated to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

We wish Dr Thomson and the cyclists all the best in their challenge which begins on Tuesday 10th March.

If you can and would like to donate please follow the link attached below ⬇️

Help The Pedalling Ploughmen raise money to support My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

03/03/2026

🌟 Missed Appointments Affect Everyone 🌟

Over the last 6 months, our surgery had:

⏰ 230 hours 10 minutes of missed appointments
That’s equal to:

🗓 9 days, 14 hours of lost clinical time
👥 1,300+ missed patient slots
🩺 6+ weeks of GP time gone

💬 Why it matters - When someone doesn’t attend an appointment:

➡ Another patient misses the chance to be seen
➡ Waiting times get longer
➡ Follow‑up care can be delayed
➡ Same‑day appointments become harder to offer

❤️ Please help us help you, If you can’t attend, please cancel:
📞 Call reception
📱 Text us back from your appointment reminder

Even a short‑notice cancellation helps another patient.

03/03/2026

FEBRUARY did not attend appointments

Advanced Nurse Practitioners - 7 hours 20mins
GP -7 hours 25mins
Mental Health Nurse - 5 hours 30mins
Physio - 1 hours 40mins
Phlebotomist - 3 hours 10mins
CTAC/Practice Nurse - 5 hours 50mins

TOTAL TIME WASTED - 30 HOURS 55 MINUTES

We understand that sometimes missed appointments cannot be helped but we do appreciate if you no longer require your appointment please let us know so we can offer this to someone else.

We also send out text messages to your mobile number as a reminder of your appointment. If you have changed your mobile number please update this at the Practice.
Thank you

27/02/2026

🌙 Why Good Sleep Matters for Your Health 🌙

Getting enough good‑quality sleep is essential for our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why sleep is one of the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. Sleep helps our bodies rest, recharge and stay healthy — but poor sleep or not getting enough of it can have a big impact on our physical and mental health.

Here’s why sleep is so important:

😴 We need 7–9 hours of good sleep each night - This helps support our immune system, so we can fight off infections and even some cancer cells more effectively.
🛏️ Poor sleep weakens immunity - Getting less than 5 hours a night can reduce your body’s ability to protect you from illness.
🦠 Sleep supports a healthy gut Our microbiome — the helpful bacteria that keep many of our body systems working properly — relies on sleep to function well.
⚖️ Sleep helps manage weight and blood sugar - Good sleep supports healthy metabolism, insulin control and appetite. Poor sleep is linked to higher calorie intake, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
🧠 Sleep boosts brain function and memory - While we sleep, our brains process new information. Not sleeping enough affects concentration, memory and may contribute to cognitive decline.
💚 Sleep supports mental health - Good‑quality sleep helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It also helps us process difficult emotions and build resilience.
❤️ Sleep protects your heart - Lack of sleep is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and increased risk of stroke. Good sleep helps maintain healthy blood flow throughout the body and brain.

Better sleep = better health.
Small changes to your bedtime routine can make a big difference. 🌟

24/02/2026

Update on Building Extension Works
As you may have noticed, work is now well underway on our new building extension. We want to keep everyone informed about some temporary disruptions that will take place over the coming days.

Car Park Closure – Thursday Morning
This Thursday morning, the car park will be closed for a short period to allow a large piling machine to be brought onto the site. Once the machine has been safely moved to the back of the building, the car park will reopen.

Further Closure – Monday/Tuesday Next Week
The machine is expected to complete piling work by Monday/Tuesday next week. At that time, the car park will again need to close briefly to allow the machine to exit the site.

Noise Disruption
During the four days the piling machine is operating, there will be significant noise, including loud banging. We understand this may be disruptive, and we will do everything we can to minimise the impact on patients and staff.

We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this essential phase of our extension works. We will continue to keep you updated as the schedule progresses and will let you know exactly when the car park will be closed and reopened.