Practice news & health campaigns
The latest news from Academy Medical Centre, including a selection of posts from our Facebook & Twitter feeds - you can join us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 8 September 2025
Angus Hearing Aid Drop-in Clinics
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 8 September 2025
We are closed on Wednesday 3 September from 1pm to 6pm for staff training. For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.
Read more...๐ช๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ! Join us for a brand new ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ-๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ โ a fun and...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 25 August 2025
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Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 14 August 2025
What's On in Angus this month, including: At Forfar Library: โข Reading Group โ Thursdays, 1:30 โ 2:30 pm (every 4...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 14 August 2025
If you have a dental problem you should call the dental practice that you normally attend in the first instance.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 30 July 2025
When you or the wee ones have spent time in long grass, bracken or woodland, do a full tick check. Especially in these sneaky spots!
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 30 July 2025
The practice will be closed on Monday 28 July, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025.
Read more...Are you a woman looking for substance or wellbeing support? There's a women's wellbeing group taking place at The...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 3 July 2025
There are local events across Angus during Alcohol Awareness week (7-13 July), including in Forfar: * Forfar Well-Bean...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 3 July 2025
New Suicide Bereavement Support Pack for anyone affected by suicide bereavement. Here for You, After a Suicide offers practical information, emotional support, and signposting to local and national services. Developed by Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership with input from people with lived experience, it aims to support individuals and families during a difficult time.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Tuesday 17 June 2025
๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ โ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ! ๐ Weโve been busy making changes to ensure your visit is as...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 22 May 2025
A Family Support Group, supported by Tayside Council on Alcohol staff, meets every Monday at Forfar Fire Station.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 22 May 2025
Rashes are very common, can appear for a variety of reasons in different shapes and sizes. The rash symptom checker on NHS inform can give you help on how to manage your symptoms or when to seek further advice. Click the link in the comments to find out more.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 19 May 2025
The practice will be closed on Monday 26 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...It's tempting to make the most of the outdoors when the sun comes out, but it's important to do it safely and be aware of the effects of the sun's heat and rays. Follow these #SunSafety tips.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 12 May 2025
As part of the ongoing engagement with staff and the public, a new survey on the preferred option for proposed changes...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 28 April 2025
The practice will be closed on Monday 5 and Monday 26 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...๐ฉ LAUNCH of the ANGUS HOME BP MONITOR CALIBRATION & REPLACEMENT SERVICE ๐ฉ Do you.... โข Have a home blood pressure...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 17 April 2025
NHS Tayside are holding a pop-up smear clinic on Tuesday 13 May at Brechin Health Centre for women and anyone with a...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 17 April 2025
Do you need information about common spring illnesses and conditions?
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 17 April 2025
๐ข Why is your GP Practice under pressure? These two posters highlight the serious challenges facing General Practice in...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 9 April 2025
The practice will be closed on Monday 7 and Monday 21 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...The Pain Association Scotland Self-Management Course is back in April, and will be held in Forfar๐ The course sessions...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 24 March 2025
Starting Monday 17 March, Academy Medical Centre will be regularly reviewing patients with diabetesโwhether you have...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Sunday 16 March 2025
Starting Monday 17th March, we're excited to offer Face-to-Face appointments with our ANPs, Nurse Practitioners, and Locums.
Read more...Meet others and enjoy a leisurely walk in good company on the Health Walks and Buggy Walks taking place during the week beginning 3 March. Walks in Forfar are taking place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 27 February 2025
What to say to someone with dementia who wants to go home.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 27 February 2025
We are closed on Wednesday 26 February from 1pm to 6pm for staff training. For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.
Read more...Do you need your hearing aid repaired? โฌ๏ธ
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 21 February 2025
Starting in Forfar on Thursday 20th March: Triple P groups โ a free programme for parents or carers to help build strong, healthy relationships.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 21 February 2025
Healthy Steps offers regular, short, free, low-level walks led by trained Health Walk Leaders and includes walks in Forfar.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 21 February 2025
February is LGBT+ History Month, and this year's theme, set by the LGBT+ education charity Schools Out, is Activism and Social Change. We support Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to make our surgery both safe and welcoming for all.
Read more...Stacey Culloch from Thorntons Solicitors will be attending some of Angus Carers' care for a cuppy groups over the coming months to discuss power of attorney. Please note only registered carers with Angus Carers Centre can attend these sessions. If you are not registered as an unpaid carer you can do so on Angus Carers website.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 5 February 2025
AGE SCOTLAND DEMENTIA AWARENESS & TRAINING Below you will find workshops for dementia awareness, inclusion and carers...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Calendar of events during the rest of January from ANGUSalive.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 22 January 2025
Are you living with Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia Life is an informal group to share experiences, hints and tips, and the...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 8 January 2025
๐จImportant Alert: Scam Calls ๐จ Weโve been made aware of a suspicious phone call. A patient recently reported...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 8 January 2025
Dates on which the practice will be closed for public holidays during 2025 for your calendar or diary. The next closure is Monday 6 April 2025.
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We are one of the largest GP practices in Tayside, Scotland, with approximately 9,200 patients on our list.
The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8am-1pm & 2pm-6pm (except public holidays).