Older Practice news & health campaigns
Please note: this is our older, archived news. See our recent news for the latest practice announcements and health information campaigns.
The practice is closed from 25-26 December and 1–2 January. If you have a non-urgent health issue over the festive holidays, please wait until we reopen or consider using a local community pharmacy.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 26 December 2024
Download this free resource from The Lullaby Trust for hints and tips around caring for a baby during the winter months.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 29 November 2024
We are closed on Wednesday 27 November from 1pm to 6pm for staff training. For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.
Read more...People across Angus are being encouraged to begin planning for the time when they may no longer be able to make...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 22 November 2024
** Archie’s Child Bereavement Service (ACBS) ** Archie’s Child Bereavement Service supports children who have...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 31 October 2024
The November Calendar from Angus Carers Centre, including the Forfar Cuppy Group on 21st November 🤗
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 25 October 2024
Starting Wednesday 30th October in Forfar.
Starting Wednesday 30th October in Forfar - Penumbra's Wellbeing Workshops😀
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 24 October 2024
NHS 24's symptom checkers cover a variety of common illnesses and can get you information and advice fast.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 10 October 2024
Monday 14th and 28th October at 2pm - enjoy a short walk, chat and cuppy. It's free and no prebooking required; just meet at the reception of Forfar Community Campus.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 10 October 2024
The surgery will be closed on Monday 7 October 2024, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we're closed.
Read more...We are recruiting a Medical Secretary/Administrator to join the practice. The successful candidate will provide general secretarial and administrative support to the Practice Manager, Doctors and Health Professionals involving word processing, audio typing skills with general clerical work, processing letters and recalls.
Read more...Burning, stinging, painful? If you have these symptoms when you pee it could be cystitis. You can get advice and treatment directly from the pharmacist through the Pharmacy First Scotland service.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 9 September 2024
We are closed on Wednesday 4 September from 1pm to 6pm for staff training. For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.
Read more...Academy Medical Centre is looking to recruit an experienced Nurse Practitioner. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player working closely with the existing GP, ANP and nurse practitioner team. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2024.
Read more...Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 24 July 2024
Twins trust Scotland is offering free antenatal courses for those who are expecting twins, triplets or more.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 24 July 2024
The surgery will be closed on Monday 22 July 2024, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we're closed.
Read more...Are you living with Fibromyalgia? Why not join Fibromyalgia Life, an informal group to share experiences, hints and...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Thursday 18 July 2024
The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Summer issue includes information about Community Treatment and Care Services, Community Link Workers, Registering for SHARE, and your feedback.
Read more...** JOB VACANCY: MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST ** We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our practice at Academy Medical...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday 28 June 2024
Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing issues. This month the focus is on Dementia.
Read more...Are you ever unsure when to call 111 for medical help?
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 10 June 2024
Removing ticks as soon as possible is the best way to prevent Lyme disease.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Monday 10 June 2024
We are closed on Wednesday 5 June from 1pm to 6pm for staff training. For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.
Read more...The surgery will be closed on Monday 6 and Monday 27 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Please ensure you have enough of your regular medication before the public holidays and only order what you need. There is no need to order additional medication.
Read more...Would you benefit from community link working? Lesley Preston and Eddie Anderson are our Community Link Workers...
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to survive. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday 17 April 2024
The surgery will be closed on Monday 1 and Monday 8 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Spring issue includes information about spirometry services, forthcoming closures, calling the practice, staff updates, and your feedback.
Read more...If you or your child have a health condition, you may be eligible for a pneumococcal vaccine to protect against illnesses including meningitis and pneumonia.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Booking is now open for CAMHS training sessions: Decider Life Skills and Supporting a Child/Team with Anxiety & Worries.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Saturday, 2 March 2024
We are closed on Wednesday 28 February from 1pm to 6pm for staff training. For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.
Read more...Angus Nova Service are delivering a variety of wellbeing workshops in Forfar, for anyone 16 and over, exploring anxiety, identity, relaxation, sleep, and more.
Wellbeing Workshops in Forfar, starting in March 🙂
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. February features National Heart Month and Children's Mental Health.
Read more...A programme designed for adults with a BMI of 25 or above, who want to be a healthier weight.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Cases of measles are on the rise. That's why you should check your child has had two of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Wednesday, 7 February 2024
We get less and less sunlight in winter, which means our bodies can't make enough vitamin D to support bone and muscle health. A daily supplement will help.
Posted by Academy Medical Centre on Friday, 19 January 2024
Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. January features cervical cancer prevention and "new year, new you"... challenge yourself this year by doing some new things to improve your wellbeing and health.
Read more...Make sure you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place this winter.
Got norovirus? This is one of the most common stomach bugs and usually clears up by itself in a few days. There’s no cure so the best thing to do is stay at home and let it run its course. Get further advice on self-treatment from NHS Tayside.
Got COVID symptoms? If you're otherwise fit and healthy, there's usually no need to see a doctor. The best thing to do is stay at home. Get further advice on self-treatment from NHS Tayside.
The shingles vaccine is being offered to more people to help protect them at an earlier age. NHS Scotland can’t do this all at once, so it needs to be rolled out over 10 years. If you’re eligible, NHS Scotland will contact you with details of your appointment. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/shingles.
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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).