Tarland Pharmacy

10/11/2025

💡 Did you know…

Your dentist isn’t just there to check your teeth - they can also spot signs of other health issues, including mouth cancer.

If you have any unusual, persistent symptoms in your mouth such as the symptoms ⬇️ below - don’t wait. Your dentist wants to hear from you.

Early detection can make all the difference. 💙

👉 getcheckedearly.org

10/11/2025

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know that up to 90% of all mouth cancers are linked to lifestyle factors? (dentalhealth.org)

This means that with a few small changes, you can help cut your chances of developing mouth cancer. Assess your own risks here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/therisks

The message is ‘if in doubt, get checked out’.

04/11/2025

November is lung cancer awareness month!

According to Cancer Research UK, there were 33,100 deaths from lung cancer in 2021-2023, many preventable.

This annual campaign is dedicated to increasing awareness about lung cancer, its risk factors, early detection, and treatment options.

More information here: https://roycastle.org/ and https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cancer/cancer-types-in-adults/lung-cancer/

09/10/2025

The free to attend ‘I’m Fine’ Festival returns next month as part of Aberdeen City Council’s commitment to help people access opportunities to aid their mental, physical and social well-being.

The festival will be rounded off with a wellbeing event at Duthie Park where you can speak to any of the many stallholders about what support, volunteer opportunities and activities are available to you.

09/10/2025

04/10/2025

30/09/2025

We want to hear from you about how you use your local Community Hospital!
Aberdeenshire is fortunate to have 9 Community Hospitals delivering a wide range of services to people across the area and we would like to know your thoughts and experiences of using our hospitals and the services delivered.
To make sure we are using the resources we have in the best way possible we are undertaking a strategic review of our Community Hospitals and will be holding 9 events - and we'd love to see you at one of them!

• Banchory: Town Hall, Wednesday 8th October 3-7pm
• Fraserburgh: Community & Sports Centre, Thursday 9th October 3-7pm
• Turriff: Gateway Centre, Monday 27th October 3:30-7pm
• Peterhead: Rescue Hall, Tuesday 28th October 3-7pm
• Huntly: Stewarts Hall, Thursday 30th October 3-6pm
• Inverurie: Theatre Community Campus, Monday 3rd November 4-7pm
• Banff: Deveron Community & Sports Centre, Tuesday 4th November 3-7pm
• Aboyne: Community Centre & Swimming Pool, Wednesday 5th November 3-7pm
• Stonehaven: Community Centre, Thursday 6th November 3-7pm

Can't make it along? Fill in our online survey https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/community-hospitals-in-aberdeenshire

The review was agreed to allow us to build a strategic delivery plan for how we deliver community-based health services for our population over the coming years. There was no budget savings attached to this review other than a 2.5% budget reduction which is a standard saving applied across all budgets.



NHS Grampian Aberdeenshire Council

23/09/2025

Paracetamol in pregnancy | The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reiterated the guidance that paracetamol is safe to take, as per the patient information leaflet, during pregnancy. The MHRA have further stated there is no evidence taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.

Their full statement is available to read here: www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

Breastfeed Grampian Grampian Maternity Voices Partnership Moray Maternity Services Health and Social Care Moray Moray Health Visitors Baby Steps Moray - Small steps to a healthier pregnancy Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Aberdeen Neonatal Unit Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership NHS Grampian Parent and Infant Mental Health Services Aberdeenshire Health Visitors The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre NHS Grampian Family Nurse Partnership NHS Grampian

23/09/2025

This week is migraine awareness week.

Over a billion people worldwide get migraine and it is estimated to affect 15-23% of the UK population which is equivalent to approximately 10 million people!

NHS Grampian have lots of great information here: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/migraine

Further information is available at The Migraine Trust: https://migrainetrust.org/understand-migraine/what-is-migraine/

Remember there's a great TURAS short course for pharmacy staff here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/70728/pharmacy/migraine-management-for-the-pharmacy-team

23/09/2025

September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

As we get older, we’re likely to notice some changes in our mental abilities. Though these changes can be frustrating, for most of us they are part of the natural process of ageing.

But dementia is different. It’s not a normal part of getting older. If you are worried, you will find a symptom checklist at the link here:

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/dementia-diagnosis/how-to-get-dementia-diagnosis/dementia-symptoms-checklist

16/09/2025

September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September each year. It's a global opportunity to raise dementia awareness and support people affected by the disease.

The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that, over time, can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour.

Dementia can be caused by many different diseases. These diseases affect the brain in different ways, resulting in different types of dementia. Alzheimer's is a specific type of dementia and the most common cause of symptoms.

More information here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

16/09/2025