Mull and Iona Community Hospital

29/07/2026

⚠️ Are you waiting for an appointment with Sandyford Adult Gender Service? Please act now.

Sandyford has contacted everyone who joined its waiting list before August 2024 to check whether they still need the service.

Anyone who has not responded by 9th August 2026 will be removed from the waiting list.
Please check your emails, letters and junk or spam folders. If Sandyford has contacted you, respond as soon as possible.

If you believe you are on the waiting list but have not heard from Sandyford, contact the service now:

📧 [email protected]
📞 0141 211 8693

You can find more information on the Scottish Trans website:

scottishtrans.org/sandyford-adult-gender-service-finishes-waiting-list-validation/

Please do not assume your place will remain active if you have not replied.

Share this post widely so that nobody loses their place simply because they did not receive or see the message.

13/07/2026

A Glasgow mum is urging young people to come forward for vaccination against meningococcal group B (MenB), after her son became critically unwell…

07/07/2026

PROTECT YOUR HEALTH - Get your MenB Vaccination

The MenB vaccine can help protect you.

Clinics Across Argyll & Bute July & August
You need 2 doses for full protection

Are You Eligible? You are eligible if you are:
Born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009 (including those in S6 in the 2025/26 academic year) OR Under 25 and starting
Undergraduate University for the First Time
in the 2026/27 academic year OR Under 25 and starting College for the First Time in the 2026/27 academic year and living in shared accommodation

Drop-in MenB Clinics

No appointment needed. Simply attend any participating clinic across Argyll & Bute.
Drop-in clinics available across Argyll & Bute during July and August 2026.

Drop-in MenB Clinics – Dates & Times

Mid Argyll Community Hospital
10:00am–12:30pm
1:00pm–4:00pm
First dose:
Monday 13 July
Second dose:

Monday 10 August Campbeltown Hospital
10:00am–12:30pm
1:00pm–4:00pm
First dose:
Tuesday 7 July
Tuesday 14 July
Second dose:
Tuesday 11 August

Cowal Community Hospital
9:15am–1:00pm
1:30pm–4:15pm
First dose:
Wednesday 8 July
Monday 20 July
Wednesday 29 July
Second dose:
Wednesday 5 August
Monday 17 August
Wednesday 26 August

Victoria Halls

9:00am–12:30pm
1:30pm–4:00pm

First dose:
Monday 20 July
Monday 27 July

Second dose:
Monday 17 August
Tuesday 25 August
Friday 28 August

Tarbert Village Hall

10:00am–3:00pm
(except 12:30pm–1:00pm)
First dose:
Wednesday 22 July

Tobermory Surgery

9:30am–4:00pm
(except 1:00pm–1:30pm)
First dose:
Tuesday 14 July

Corran Halls & Scout Hall

9:30am–1:00pm
1:30pm–4:30pm

First dose:

Tuesday 28 July (Corran Halls)
Wednesday 29 July (Corran Halls)
Thursday 30 July (Scout Hall)

No appointment is required.

All MenB clinics are operating on a drop-in basis. Please be prepared for a short wait during busy periods.

Safe and effective vaccine
Helps protect against meningitis and septicaemia.

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP PROTECT YOU AND OTHERS

04/07/2026

03/07/2026

The MenB vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and new students under 25 who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.

If you’re eligible for the MenB vaccine, it’s important you take up the offer before you start your new semester of university or college. Remember, if you’re eligible for the vaccine you can self-consent.

For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople

27/06/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is pleased to publish its unaudited annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. As per normal accountancy practice, these will now be subject to review by our external auditor.

Overall the HSCP is pleased to report that it has been able to operate within its budget and is reporting an operational underspend totalling £2.9m or 0.7% of spend. These resources are being carried forward within our reserves to pay for the delivery of services in 2026/27 as the IJB has set a budget for next year which relies upon funding from reserves to pay for health and care services. The last year has been particularly challenging as difficult savings have had to be made to ensure that services can continue to be delivered on a sustainable basis going forward.

While this is a positive outcome for last year, we continue to face severe financial pressures as we look ahead, our funding increases are not expected to be sufficient to fund the impact of cost increases for the delivery of health and social care services and the increasing demand for services as the population gets older.

To view the accounts please visithttps://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/gejj24ec/argyll-and-bute-ijb-unaudited-annual-accounts-2025-26.pdf

To read the accompanying notice, visithttps://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/5wnn54m3/notice-for-argyll-and-bute-ijb-unaudited-annual-accounts-2025-26.pdf

25/06/2026

🌟 Have you nominated yet? 🌟

The 2026 Scotland’s Health Awards are now open for nominations, celebrating the incredible people and teams who make a difference across Scotland’s healthcare services every day.

One of the 17 award categories is the Reader’s Choice Award for Unsung Hero/Heroes, recognising those who work tirelessly behind the scenes and go above and beyond to support patients, colleagues, and communities.

⏰ Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 23 August 2026

🏆 Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate Scotland’s healthcare heroes today:
👉 https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/

25/06/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐬𝐮𝐧 🌞 -- It’s tempting to make the most of the outdoors when the sun comes out, but it’s important to do it . Make sure you’re aware of the effects of the sun on your .

Do
✔️Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of cool fluids and water if the weather is hot – don’t wait to get thirsty
✔️Put on sunscreen with at least SPF 30
✔️Stay out of the sun when the sun’s rays are strongest (11 am to 3 pm)
✔️Cover up by wearing loose clothing and hats
✔️Protect babies and children by keeping them cool and out of direct sunlight

For more tips and advice, visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/summer-health/

24/06/2026

Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water? Float by following these five simple steps – it could save your life. Visit https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/may/19/rnli-launches-it-float-to-live-campaign-for-2026

For more information about Argyll and Bute Designated Bathing Waters visit https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/environment/designated-bathing-waters

23/06/2026

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 💙𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦💙 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐲𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝐇𝐒𝐂𝐏) 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝? Nominate them for the Scottish Health Awards and make sure their outstanding contributions are celebrated! ➡️ https://ow.ly/RlL350Z7A8Z