September
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMEBER
The Practice will reopen as normal on Tuesday 16th September.

STAFF TRAINING - WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER FROM 1230.

Winter Vaccinations
All Flu and Covid enquiries should be directed to 0800 030 8013 
If patients are eligible they will be contacted in line with their preferences i.e. text, email or letter. 

Only Shingles, Pneumococcal, RSV and Non routine vaccines should be directed to our local 0300 790 6296 number.

Summer.

Did you know your local chemist can provide you with medication for hayfever and tick bites?

Penicuik Pharmacy can advise on summer travel vaccines.. you can visit their website here -
https://penicuikpharmacy.co.uk/penicuik-pharmacys-travel-clinic/

Please order your medication in plenty time if you are planning on going on holiday this summer.

Adult Physiotherapy:
You can call reception to book our Advanced Physio Practitioner
Philip or Naomi. They can refer you to MSK Physio, speak to your GP or refer you for an x-ray.

Please check out our physiotherapy page :
https://penicuikmedicalpractice.co.uk/advanced-physiotherapy-practitioner

Childrens Physiotherapy:
0131 446 4144

This helpline runs twice a week and is open to parents and professionals to discuss physio concerns with relation to a child’s neurodevelopment. They would be happy to be contacted by parents that need advice or reassurance but for whom a full physiotherapy assessment is not indicated.

To seek advice or to discuss a child with them please phone Musselburgh Primary Care Centre, Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am.

 Prostate Cancer Awareness - March 2025 

The most up to date information can be found at the websites below:

Prostate Cancer UK | Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate cancer - NHS

Prostate cancer | Cancer Research UK

March the Month 2025

The ‘Help with your Type 2 Diabetes’ leaflet contains sources of help & information to help you self-manage your type 2 diabetes.

Scan the QR code or visit the website for more information. You can download a full copy.

Diabetes Managed Clinical Network – NHS Lothian | Our Services

How the NHS handles your personal health information

https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/health-rights/confidentiality-and-data-protection/how-the-nhs-handles-your-personal-health-information