Langabhat Medical Practice

Welcome to Langabhat Medical Practice, providing primary care for rural Lewis.

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If you are attending a medical at the practice, please remember to print off the form at home and bring it to your appointment.

Links to Marine and DVLA medical forms can be found here:

ML5: https://t.co/K6tJ4jAOUC

D4 Medical:
https://t.co/s36ef7N8Qb

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🪐 Those who need regular medications are encouraged to think ahead & ensure they have an appropriate supply of their repeat prescriptions. If you need urgent medical attention and cannot wait until your GP practice reopens, please contact NHS 24 on 111. In an emergency dial 999.

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Stopping smoking is tough.

Often it can take a few attempts. Do you want to stop smoking for good but don’t know how? Get help with free support. You don’t have to do it alone.

🤝The free Quit Your Way Scotland advice and support service is here to help.

📱 01851 708040

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Loneliness can affect anyone and impact mental wellbeing. Visit Mind to Mind at https://t.co/crUBaUe8z3 to hear from people sharing their experiences of feeling the same way.

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If you think you need A&E, but it's not a critical emergency, you can call NHS 24 on 111, day or night. Or you can still contact your general practice during the day.

More info at https://t.co/MHA4AnUcKI

#RightCareRightPlace

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Watch this short video for answers to some of the most common questions about cervical screening. It could help make you feel more comfortable about your next appointment.

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Have you been given a blood pressure machine by the practice that you are no longer using? If yes, then please return to your nearest surgery.

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Only go to A&E for critical emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at https://t.co/yAB67mJWnq

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Cervical Cancer Awareness week is Jan 19-25! 🎗️

In the UK, 2 women die from cervical cancer daily. Please:
• Attend your screening (smear test)
• Get the HPV vaccine if offered
• Contact your GP if you have symptoms like abnormal bleeding. #CervicalCancerAwareness

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In Scotland, women (and anyone with a cervix) aged 25 to 64 are offered regular cervical screening.

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Remember we are closed from 4pm today (Wednesday 31 December) for the rest of the week. We will re-open at 8am on Monday 5 January.
[image courtesy of Kirsty Pargeter @ Vecteezy]

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Regular or heavy Ketamine use can lead to bladder pain, blood in urine and long-term bladder damage. Using Ketamine with alcohol or other depressants increases the chance of accidents, blackouts and breathing problems. #OHADP #KetamineAwareness #StayInformed #HarmReduction

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PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE TO OUR STAFF. HELP KEEP US GOING.
Abusive and aggressive behaviour causes mental and physical harm to our staff, leading to time off work and less time with patients. To help keep us going, please be considerate to our staff and don’t shout and swear.

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Right care. Right place.

For practical advice on common health conditions and ailments and information on where to access the right care your healthcare

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Early and ‘unusually high' influenza activity reported in Scotland

The UK could be facing its worst flu season in recent years and NHS Western Isles is strongly encouraging anyone eligible to get the flu vaccine when invited.

Read the article at: https://t.co/jyvHR54ERy