Templehill Surgery Troon

02/04/2026

*EASTER PUBLIC HOLIDAY*

The Practice will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April for the public holiday.

Please ensure you have your prescriptions ordered in plenty of time.

Community Pharmacists can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and the pharmacy first service can provide free advice and/or treatment for ailments.

If you require medical assistance during the period in which we are closed you can do so by contacting NHS 24 on 111.

NHS inform also provides valuable advice - visit www.nhsinform.scot

We will reopen as normal at 8:30am Tuesday 7th April.

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

01/04/2026

🎗️Bowel Cancer Awareness

The early signs of bowel cancer are often hidden so it's important to return your bowel screening test and to look out for these signs or changes in your bowel.

Contact your GP surgery as soon as possible if you notice any of the following symptoms, especially if they last for 4 or more weeks:

🔹 Repeated bleeding from your bottom.
🔹Blood mixed in with your poo.
🔹 A recent change in your poo, particularly looser poo or pooing more regularly.
🔹New pain in your abdomen(tummy) that won't go away.
🔹 You've recently lost weight without trying.
🔹More pale and tired than usual.

As well as looking out for the signs and symptoms above, it's important to keep an eye out for your home bowel cancer screening test coming through your letterbox.

Bowel screening could save your life!

The earlier you find cancer, the more likely it is to be treatable, with more treatment options available. Telling your loved ones still won’t be easy, but a...

01/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month.

🧠What is Mental Health?

Mental health and wellbeing is about how we think and feel. Good mental health and wellbeing helps us enjoy life and cope well with its challenges.

We all experience ups and downs in our mental health and wellbeing. It can be affected by life's events, including work stress or problems with family or friends.

LOCAL SUPPORT

🔹Andy's Man Club - The Wellington Wellness Centre, 2 Alloway Place, AYR KA7 2AA

🔹Three Sixty (formally Ayr Action for Mental Health) - self referrals: enquire@thethreesixty.org.uk

🔹 Hope Wellbeing - 07547 697510

🔹 Minds Over Matter - https://minds-over-matter.co.uk

NATIONAL SUPPORT

🔸 Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87

🔸 Scottish Action for Mental Health - https://www.samh.org.uk

🔸 Samaritans - 116 123

TEXT MESSAGE SUPPORT

▪️Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

🩵We also have Mental Health Practitioners based here in Templehill Surgery, available for both face-to-face and telephone appointments. If you feel you would benefit from this then you can arrange an appointment directly via reception.

31/03/2026

This Easter bank holiday, GP practices will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026. Some community pharmacies will remain open during this period and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide advice on treating everyday ailments. NHS 24 also has a number of pharmacists who are able to answer medicine and pharmacy-related questions over the telephone on 111.

Find a list of pharmacy opening hours here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/healthhub/community-pharmacy/comunity-paharmacy-opening-times/

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

This Easter bank holiday, GP practices will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026. Some community pharmacies will remain open during this period and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide advice on treating everyday ailments.

NHS 24 also has a number of pharmacists who are able to answer medicine and pharmacy-related questions over the telephone on 111.

Find a list of pharmacy opening hours on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran website 🔗

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Social prescribing is......practical and emotional support

Social prescribing helps people live better healthier lives beyond clinical care. Many things that affect our health can't be treated by doctors or medicine alone.

Here at Templehill Surgery we have a Community Links Worker called Fiona. Fiona is available for appointments on a Wednesday and Thursday each week. You can arrange an appointment either via the telephone or in person at the reception.

Please see poster for more information on the Community Links Practitioner Service and below is a link to video about social prescribing.

https://youtu.be/6EX9-CVmo7o?si=yeuFQUArZBbVrnB1

24/03/2026

Healthy Working Lives- Online Menopause Cafe

Join us for a virtual chat about navigating menopause in the
workplace - let's support each other in staying healthy at work!
Thursday 26 March 12pm to 1pm
Book your free space on Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-working-lives-scottish-borders-online-menopause-cafe-tickets-1982426898218?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/03/2026

On Sunday 26th March 2006, Scotland was one of this first countries in the world to introduce UK-leading comprehensive legislation to protect our population in indoor public spaces from the harmful effects of breathing second-hand to***co smoke.

On Thursday 26th March 2026, we celebrate 20 years since these measures came into effect across Scotland.

Since 2006 smoking rates have nearly halved in Scotland and Half a million fewer Scots smoke today than in 2006

To find out more about information on stop smoking services, call the Quit Your Way helpline on 0800 783 9132, email QYWAyrshire@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or visit QuitYourWay.scot.

Quit Your Way can be contacted Monday – Friday from 9am until 4pm.

You can also visit your local Community Pharmacy for free stop smoking support.

24/03/2026

⭐️Last few places available ⭐️

Our April sessions are filling up quickly, and only a limited number of spaces remain. Book now to guarantee your spot💚

https://ayrshirepeersupport.nct.org.uk/antenatal-support