Burnbrae Medical Practice

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.

26/10/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

24/10/2025

October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a condition where someone’s brain works differently to most people’s.

The NHS website has more information about symptoms, getting help and how to manage ADHD.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-adults/

24/10/2025

As a Lanarkshire resident, you are welcome to attend our free Reclaim Your Life classes, provided by the Clinical Health Psychology Service.

Thursday 6 November - Thursday 4 December: Reclaim Your Life from illness, disability, pain or fatigue

Thursday 11 December: bonus session on Living with Chronic Pain

Thursday 18 December: bonus session on Living Better with Chronic Conditions

For All classes 10am-11.30am, Ronald Miller Lecture Theatre, University Hospital Wishaw

23/10/2025

As summer comes to an end and the nights become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go back. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 26 October.

From preparing on the Saturday evening to having a routine during the day and at bedtime, read tips for supporting people with dementia when the clocks change here: http://spkl.io/6188AntGa

21/10/2025

During menopause, women can experience a range of psychological and physical symptoms. 💭
Psychological symptoms can include anxiety 😟, irritability 😣 and low mood 💙.
Knowing the signs can help you navigate this life transition with more confidence. 🌿✨

Find out more at 👉 nhsinform.scot/menopause

19/10/2025

16/10/2025

🤢💩 Caught norovirus? - here's our quick guide on what to do to help you feel better and prevent it from spreading to others.

TREATING NOROVIRUS

🔹 take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains
🔹 get plenty of rest
🔹 use special rehydration drinks if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine. These are available in community pharmacies

Norovirus can be very unpleasant but usually clears up by itself in a few days. You can normally look after yourself or your child at home.

⚠️Avoid going to your GP, as norovirus can spread to others very easily.

📱Phone your GP practice or NHS 24 on 111 if you’re concerned or need advice.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 stay off work or school until at least 48 hours after the norovirus symptoms have stopped
🔹 avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time
🔹 wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water particularly after using the toilet and before preparing or handling food
🔹 be aware alcohol-based hand gels don’t kill the virus
🔹 disinfect any surfaces or objects that could be contaminated, using a bleach-based household cleaner.
🔹 wash any items of clothing or bedding that could have become contaminated separately on a hot wash (60°C)
🔹 do not share towels and flannels
🔹 flush any poo or vomit in the toilet and clean the surrounding area with a bleach-based household cleaner
🔹 avoid eating raw, unwashed food
🔹 only eat oysters from a reliable source as they can carry norovirus

Remember norovirus spreads very easily in public places such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

16/10/2025

People often talk about 'stages' of dementia in an attempt to measure progression. However many of our loved ones do not simply progress through stages in sequence. They visit various stages repeatedly, skip through the list and sometimes miss stages completely..
How do you feel about using stages as a measure, are they helpful or a hindrance?

11/10/2025

Thought for today 💕

11/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions?

NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at http://nhs.uk/talk