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Here is some useful advice If you have symptoms of a cold

Link to Video: Kaitlyn's Cold

Keep Antibiotics Working

For more information visit: https://www.nhsinform.scot/antibiotics

British Wireless for the blind fund

For more information visit: https://blind.org.uk/

Macmillan Move More Classes

For more information visit: Move More - High Life Highland

Leaflet on the Home Meals Service

Home Meals Service Leaflet

My Well-being and me Leaflet

My Well-being and me Leaflet

For further information visit:

https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Yourhealth/Pages/HealthyWeight.aspx

Stop Smoking Service

Smoking is an addiction that for most smokers is hard to quit.

We are not here to tell you all the bad things about smoking as you already know what they are.  We are here to help, advise, encourage, motivate and support you at every step of your journey.  We will tailor a unique programme for you and support you in that programme.  Many people can quit on their own but there is much evidence to show that quitting with our help is four times more successful and that you are likely to stay smoke free.  With your determination and commitment, and our encouragement and support we are confident that you too can be smoke free.

Nasal spray flu vaccine now available for children aged 2-5 (on 1 September 2019) and not yet in school.

Just Ask Enquiry Line

Adult Flu Vaccine Appointments now available

For more information visit: https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/get-the-facts-about-flu

Shingles Vaccine Appointments now available

For more information visit: https://www.nhsinform.scot/shingles


Shingles leaflet:

http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/24310-_Protect%20yourself%20from%20the%20pain%20of%20shingles-August2019-English.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0pa4dfADLCahyoeHBJFJWiUY917BnlfP1a-PdAb8-VrrP_SIz6oeAhhBc

HPV vaccine for boys and girls

The HPV vaccine is offered to all pupils in S1 at school, from academic year 2019/20. For more information visit:

https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/hpv

Dingwall Men's Shed

Self-Directed Support

More information can be found at: https://www.carrgomm.org/self-directed-support

Connecting Carers





For more information visit: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/

Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)

For more information visit:  https://www.cprd.com/public

Physical Activity for early years (birth - 5 years)

Local Dementia Advisor Information

PeoplePlus: Fair Start Scotland Provider Network

PeoplePlus currently deliver the Fair Start Scotland employment support service across the Highlands & Islands, working alongside other providers, to support individuals into sustainable employment (further information below).

Fair Start Scotland

https://peopleplus.co.uk/

Trial with The Scottish Ambulance Service

Specialist Paramedics in Rural Health Centres 

Do you have cancer in your family?

Highland Hospice Wear Yellow Day Amount Raised

Text Message Reminder Service

Please click the link for the Text Message Opt-in Form.

Text Message Opt-in Form

Spinal Injuries Scotland

Teen Clinic Highland Sexual Health

Do you know the symptoms of cervical cancer?

Cervical Screening

Alzheimer Scotland

Ross Memorial Hospital Appeal for Donations

Local Foster Carers Needed

Befrienders Highland

LGBT Helpline Scotland

Online Appointment Booking Service

Minor Injuries Unit - Ross Memorial Hospital CLOSED

NHS Highland has closed the Minor Injuries Unit at Ross Memorial Hospital until further notice. 

The Health Centre is not a Minor Injuries Unit.

Patients with minor injuries should attend the MIU at Invergordon or A&E at Raigmore.

Treatment of Impetigo

Under the Pharmacy First Service, a number of local pharmacies now offer a assessment and treatment for Impetigo, without necessarily needing to see a doctor first.. Pharmacists can now directly issue a prescription if it is thought to be appropriate. We hope this new service will provide an efficient and convenient way to deal with your symptoms

In-house Physiotherapist

We are delighted to have Falk Schlaghecke joining us as a Specialist Physiotherapist. You can book directly at reception to see him with any strains, sprains or joint pains, or stiffness. He can assess and give you some advice on how to manage your problem or refer you for investigations and more physiotherapy treatment if needed.

Falk Schlaghecke (MCSP) completed his physiotherapy training in Berlin in 1999. After working in Germany for 6 years he moved to the Highlands and has been working for the NHS since. He has been part of the Dingwall physiotherapy team since 2007. Falk is working for the Scottish rugby Union alongside his NHS job. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine as well as sports and exercise medicine. His personal interests include all forms of outdoor activities and history.

Dingwall Medical Group Privacy Statement

We have updated our Practice Privacy Statement to comply with new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that come into place on 25th May 2018.  The statement explains why we collect information about you, how that information will be used, how we keep it safe and confidential and what your rights are in relation to this. Please find a link to this below:

Dingwall Medical Group Privacy Statement

Urinary Symptoms In Women Aged 16-65

A number of local pharmacies now offer a ‘one stop’ service for assessing women aged 16-65 with urinary symptoms. Pharmacists can now directly issue a prescription if it is thought to be appropriate. We hope this new service will provide an efficient and convenient way to deal with your symptoms.

If you answer ‘no’ to all the questions below then it is likely that your local pharmacy will be able to deal with your problem. If you answer ‘yes’ then you may need to speak to a GP.

1. Are you pregnant?
2. Are you allergic to trimethoprim or cotrimoxazole (Septrin)?
3. Have you had a urine infection in the last 28 days or multiple urine infections in the last few months?
4. Are you diabetic?
5. Have you any kidney problems?

Please do not deliver urine samples to the GP practice unless specifically requested to by a GP or member of staff on their behalf