Burnbrae Medical Practice

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Feeling low, anxious, or depressed? Breathing Space is here to help. The free and confidential phone and web chat service is available 365 days a year for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over. Call 0800 83 85 87 or visit www.breathingspace.scot for support.

10/02/2026

Staying on top of your vaccines is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of becomingseriously ill from diseases like meningitis, measles, and most HPV related cancers.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents

10/02/2026

🤢💩 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!

09/02/2026

22/01/2026

Visit nhsinform.scot/mindtomind and get advice from other people who have struggled with anxiety.

22/01/2026

20/01/2026

Your hands and wrists are a commonly affected area when living with arthritis.

As long as you’re not in severe pain, and you don’t have any other symptoms that suggest you need medical attention, there are some simple steps you can take to ease most cases of hand and wrist pain.

Read our tips here: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/understanding-arthritis/conditions/hand-and-wrist-pain/

20/01/2026

Looking for some gentle knee exercises?

If you have problems affecting your knee or knees, or if you have knee pain - you might find our knee exercises helpful.

Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/living-with-arthritis/health-and-wellbeing/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-knees/

18/01/2026

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/

15/01/2026

15/01/2026

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.