Academy Medical Centre

Academy Medical Centre in #Forfar is one of the largest #GPpractices in #Tayside. We tweet events, health news, practice news, advice & local initiatives.

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

🌿 Save the date!

Our Community Open Day is on Tues 7 July, 12–4pm at Academy Medical Centre.

Meet local health & wellbeing services, plus:
🚶 Guided walk + cuppa
🐴 Therapy ponies
💃 Highland dance

✔️ Free
✔️ All welcome

More details soon 💚

[Angus Council @AngusCouncil]

Angus Council is offering FREE sustainable period products to anyone in Angus who may need them.

We’re committed to making period care accessible, stress-free, and suited to your needs - whilst supporting more sustainable choices.

Collect yours today: https://t.co/MuQzK0NqnY

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Open to registered patients with Forfar & Kirriemuir Practices. Small, supportive group sessions, and free of charge!

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

Are you, or someone you know, living with Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s?

Scottish Ballet’s renowned Dance Health programmes are running free weekly classes at the Webster Memorial Theatre in Arbroath.

Details in the poster & at: https://t.co/r6ARdax9NH

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

All young people in S3 are offered the MenACWY and DTP vaccines which help protect against meningitis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio.

Remember to #ChatSignProtect

For more information visit https://t.co/X94fvnKgYm

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

MEDICINES WASTE IN ANGUS 📷

Angus Health & Social Care Partnership spends a significant amount on medicines each year, and some go unused. This money could support vital services.

Share your experiences of obtaining & using medicines in this survey:
https://t.co/h5P8U9HfLX

[Angus Council @AngusCouncil]

We've groups starting for families with little ones:

- Peep, a fun, relaxed group to enjoy with your little one (from birth to 6 years old).
- Togetherness baby, a postnatal group for parents or carers of newborn babies.

Visit our webpage for info https://t.co/SaeONf0pkC

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Shingles can be very painful and is more common among older people.

Watch this short video to find out more about shingles.

For more information visit https://t.co/62B4vZC9ox

#ShinglesVaccineScot

[Pain Association @PainAssocScot]

Next Forfar meeting will be online

Meetings details 👇

To register 👇
https://t.co/97whO10vBs

@SoniaCottom @ForAcademyMed @AngusCouncil @NHSTayside @AngusHSCP @volactionangus @ScotCLWnetwork @AdviceCentre_NW @MonifiethMed @alissprogramme @angusalive

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Keep warm in the cold weather  🌡️ 

♨️ Heat rooms you regularly use to a comfortable temperature (at least 18°C if you can) 
🧣 Wear several layers of clothing 
🚶 Try move around every hour 

Find more advice on NHS inform 🔽
https://t.co/2BUQ52ZsrE

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Over winter, shorter days and lower temperatures can affect our health and wellbeing so it's important to:

🔹Keep active if you’re able
🔹Stay connected with friends or family
🔹Check on vulnerable family and neighbours

Learn more🔽
https://t.co/2BUQ52ZsrE

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

Academy Medical Centre is closed 25-28 December and 1-4 January ⬇️

[NHS Tayside @NHSTayside]

GPs are closed 25-28 Dec and 1-4 Jan. Know where to get the right care in the right place this festive season.

Find out more at https://t.co/9jA14MY0FF

Festive opening times for community pharmacies >> https://t.co/GEM2xYEgrV

[NHS Tayside @NHSTayside]

Got flu 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, rest and treat the symptoms yourself.

Visit https://t.co/oSAdj5ifPQ.nhs.ukfor advice on how to care for yourself at home.

[Angus Council @AngusCouncil]

As a parent or carer, you’re the most important person in your child’s world. We here to help you enjoy these precious early years with your child.

We’ve a variety of groups to give you the chance to get together with other families and share ideas.

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Over winter, shorter days and lower temperatures can affect our health and wellbeing so it's important to:

🔹Keep active if you’re able
🔹Stay connected with friends or family
🔹Check on vulnerable family and neighbours

Learn more🔽
https://t.co/2BUQ52ZsrE

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

With case numbers for flu rising sharply this week, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their vaccine.

New figures out today show that cases of flu more than doubled in the past week.

➡️Read more: https://t.co/7n0wKHiVHp

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

In Scotland, children aged 2-5 (and not yet in school) are being offered the flu vaccine.

Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.

Find out more at https://t.co/jdEzSkLgmn

#WeeScoosh

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

Are you an unpaid carer or young carer? Do you know your rights under the Carers Act? Read the Carers’ charter 👉 https://t.co/HouBoYdsiE

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

PAIN ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND - Forfar Group - 2026 Meeting Programme

The group is running a blend of face-to-face and online meetings in 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend both, throughout the year. Latest updates at https://t.co/SLOPV6vBos - and on their social media channels.

[Academy Medical Centre @ForAcademyMed]

AFTERNOON CLOSURE – WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER

Staff will be participating in a scheduled training session on Wednesday 26 September from 1pm to 6pm

For URGENT queries you can still contact the practice by phone.

https://t.co/acbfdGo4wn