Ashgrove Group Practice

07/09/2026

Public Holiday - 14th September 2026
We wanted to let our patients know that the practice will be closed on the 14th September 2026.
If you need medical assistance during this time, you can check NHS inform for where to get help, or call either 111 or 999 depending on your emergency, if it cannot wait until we reopen on Tuesday the 15th September 2026, 8am.

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Contact Scotland BSL is Scotland’s national British Sign Language video interpreting service offering free unlimited calls for all BSL users living in Scotland.
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week for services such as Police Scotland 101, NHS 24 and Social Security Scotland
https://contactscotland-bsl.org/

31/08/2026

Patients of Ashgrove Group Practice will soon be invited to attend routine breast screening appointments in Bathgate, it is important to attend your appointment when you are invited -

Public Health Scotland has recently produced a short video on breast screening at a mobile unit.

You can view it at: https://youtu.be/uGhlOW7qQM

30/08/2026

Coming to hospital for an inpatient appointment? Remember to bring any meds your taking into hospital with you. This includes prescription/non-prescription medication such as inhalers, tablets, eye drops etc.

30/08/2026

Looking to boost your mental wellbeing but not sure where to start? 🧠✨

NHS inform offers free, evidence-based online resources designed to help you feel like yourself again. Discover the right tool for you:

☁️ SilverCloud – Interactive online course packed with practical ways to deal with life's daily challenges.

☀️ Daylight – A personalised digital programme using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you manage and overcome anxiety.

💤 Sleepio – A clinically-proven digital sleep programme based on CBT to help you get the restful night you deserve.

Take the first step towards feeling better today. Explore these free resources now: https://nhs24.info/mental_wellbeing

19/08/2026

Contact Scotland BSL is Scotland’s national British Sign Language video interpreting service offering free unlimited calls for all BSL users living in Scotland.

Available 24 hours, 7 days a week for services such as Police Scotland 101, NHS 24 and Social Security Scotland

https://contactscotland-bsl.org/

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - 2026

Monday 12th October in Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn. The event is free to attend and is open to all.

22/07/2026

Breast screening is a test for breast cancers that are too small to see or feel. In Scotland, only women between the ages of 50 and 70 are offered breast screening every 3 years. Find out how the test is done and what your test results mean.

17/07/2026

Mauled by midgies, tormented by ticks, chomped by clegs?🦟🐜🐝
Scotland’s summer wildlife is out in full force and they’re hungry!

Whether you're hiking the Highlands or just enjoying a garden BBQ, insect bites can be more than just annoying. Some can cause allergic reactions or even carry infections like Lyme disease.

🧴 Top tips to stay bite-free:
✔️ Use insect repellent
✔️ Wear long sleeves and trousers in grassy or wooded areas
✔️ Keep food covered
✔️ Avoid strong perfumes that attract bugs
✔️ If you're camping, avoid pitching your tent near water like rivers or lochs

If you've been bitten and it's swollen, painful or not healing, get it checked. Your pharmacist can provide helpful advice or visit our bites and stings page on .

17/07/2026

📢 Online Booking for Routine Appointments
Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing online booking for selected routine appointments, including blood tests, Vitamin B12 injections and cervical screening (smears), through Patient Services.
If you do not already have a Patient Services account, you can register here:
https://www.ashgrovegrouppractice.scot.nhs.uk/services/online-services/
Some appointments for bloods and B12 injections are available already to book.
Please only book these appointments online if you regularly receive Vitamin B12 injections or have been asked by a clinician to arrange a blood test.