Tor Medical Group

01/06/2026

All local pharmacies across Forth Valley offer free health consultations and medication for many common conditions, including:

🔹Coughs
🔹Urine infections
🔹Conjunctivitis
🔹Diarrhoea
🔹Indigestion
🔹Emergency contraception

Under Pharmacy First Plus, some pharmacists can also prescribe free medication (including antibiotics) for more complex conditions such as:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Ear infections
🔹Tonsillitis
🔹Sinusitis

Find out more: nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

🏥 Minor Injuries Unit – Stirling Health & Care Village

The MIU provides advice and treatment for a wide range of minor injuries. It’s open 9am–9pm, 7 days a week, including public holidays, and treats adults and children aged 1+ from across Forth Valley.

📞 Please call NHS 24 on 111 before attending to help you access the right care quickly.

💻 NHS Inform also has helpful self‑care guides for common short‑term illnesses.

What the MIU can help with:

✅ Cuts and grazes ✂️ (including those needing stitches)
✅ Sprains and strains 🤕
✅ Broken bones 🦴 (X‑rays, plaster casts, slings)
✅ Minor burns and scalds 🔥
✅ Insect bites or stings 🐝 and animal bites
✅ Eye, ear, nose & head injuries 👁️👂 (without fainting or concussion symptoms)
✅ Removal of objects from eyes, nose or ears 🧸
✅ Removal of stuck rings or earrings 💍
✅ Assessment of recent back, shoulder or neck injuries 💪
✅ Tetanus injections in you need one due to an injury 💉

For more information see the link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

29/05/2026

The Macmillan One‑to‑One Team is there for anyone affected by cancer. Offering support, information, and a friendly space to talk.

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

Share experiences, meet others, or simply enjoy a relaxed conversation.
Whatever you need reassurance, information, or a listening ear, we’re here to help.
Next drop in is Thursday 4 June 2026 at the Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth.
🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/macmillan

25/05/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in the Sun ☀️

With warmer weather here across Forth Valley, it’s important to enjoy the sunshine safely while protecting your skin.
Too much sun exposure can increase your risk of skin damage and skin cancer.

✅ Top tips for staying sun-safe:
• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapply every 2 hours
• Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV-protective sunglasses 👒😎
• Cover up with light, loose-fitting clothing
• Seek shade, especially between 11am and 3pm when the sun is strongest 🏖️
• Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day 💧
• Take extra care with children and babies – their skin is more delicate

🚨 Remember: Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. There’s no such thing as a “safe tan.”

🔎 Check your skin regularly for any new or changing moles. If you notice anything unusual, please contact your GP.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine across Forth Valley! 🌞

25/05/2026

💙 Dementia Action Week 💙

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and is caused by a range of diseases that damage the brain over time. It can affect people in different ways, but common symptoms include:

🧠 Memory loss
❓ Confusion and needing help with daily tasks
🗣️ Problems with language and understanding
💭 Changes in mood or behaviour

Dementia Action Week brings people and organisations together to raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and help improve care and treatment for the future.

This Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 May 2026, we will continue to raise awareness of dementia, the UK's biggest killer, by sharing the stories behind the Forget Me Not.

20/05/2026

Aged 50–74? If your bowel screening test was lost, damaged, completed incorrectly, or never arrived, you can request a replacement test kit at:
www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

‼️Don’t delay – early detection saves lives‼️