Polmont Park Medical Group

31/07/2026

❤️🌟 Farewell and Good Luck ! 🌟❤️

After 6 wonderful years with our practice, it’s time to say a fond farewell to 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 a valued member of our Reception Team.

We would like to thank you for your dedication, kindness, and hard work over the years.

As you move on to an exciting new role, we wish you every success and happiness for the future.

🍀 Good luck and best wishes from all of us at Polmont Park Medical Group 💞

31/07/2026

🩺🌟 𝑭𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑳 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑩𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑾𝑰𝑺𝑯𝑬𝑺🌟🩺
Today, we say goodbye to two fantastic GP Registrars, 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐬 and 𝐃𝐫 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐡 who have been a valued part of our team at Polmont Park.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for all of their hard work, dedication, compassion, and support during their time with us. They have made a real difference to both our patients and colleagues, and their contributions will be greatly missed.

As they move on to their new posts, we wish them every success and happiness in the next stage of their careers. We know they have bright futures ahead and will continue to make a positive impact wherever they go.

Thank you both for everything you've done for our practice. Good luck, and please keep in touch! 💙

26/07/2026

Open Air, Open Mind ☀️ A few minutes outdoors can make a difference.

Whether it's a walk round the block, sitting in the garden, listening to birdsong or simply taking a moment to slow down, spending time in nature can help ease stress and support your mental wellbeing.

If you're struggling, remember you don't have to cope alone. Support is available.

Check out the link in our comments for more information on NHS 24's mental health services.

24/07/2026

NHS24
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 .

22/07/2026

People turning 75 years old on and between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027 will receive a letter with information about their appointment.
Visit nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult for more information.

21/07/2026

🩷💜𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 💜🩷
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be life-changing and, at times, overwhelming. House of Hope Scotland offers a warm, welcoming space away from clinical settings, providing support, comfort, and connection for anyone affected by breast cancer.

🌸𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
✅ Drop-in service - The kettle is always on!
✅ Pre-bookable classes and workshops
✅ Complimentary Therapies
✅ Support groups
✅ Virtual Programmes – connect with others from the comfort of your own home

Whether you're looking for practical support, wellbeing activities, or simply a safe space to talk, House of Hope Scotland is here to help every step of the way. 💕


📍 Find out more about the support available and how to get involved with House of Hope Scotland.

21/07/2026

⚠️⚠️Update - Power now restored⚠️⚠️

⚠️Important Notice⚠️

We are currently experiencing a power cut at the practice, which is affecting out telephone lines and services.

We are working to minimise disruption and hopefully restore normal service as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

16/07/2026

☀️ Feeling the heat?

Heat illness such as heatstroke happens in hot places, both indoors and outdoors. It can be caused by being active in a place that’s too hot.

Heat illness can range from mild to severe, and heat exhaustion and heatstroke are the most serious types.

Signs of heat exhaustion include:
• Tiredness or weakness
• Feeling faint or dizzy
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Feeling or being sick
• Heavy sweating
• Intense thirst
• Heat rash

If someone has symptoms of heat exhaustion:
• Move them to a cool or shaded place
• Remove unnecessary clothing - such as socks
• Encourage them to drink water or rehydration drinks
• Cool exposed skin with water and a fan

Most people start to feel better within 30 to 60 minutes if they're cooled down quickly. If symptoms don't improve, it could develop into heatstroke.

🚨 Call 999 immediately if someone has:
• A very high temperature
• Confusion or lack of coordination
• Difficulty breathing
• A seizure
• Loss of consciousness
• Symptoms that aren't improving after 30 minutes of cooling down

Remember to drink plenty of fluids, avoid becoming too hot, and keep an eye on older relatives, young children and anyone with existing health conditions during periods of warm weather.

For more information from the experts visit and search 'heat illness'

15/07/2026

⏸ Update: change to IT system postponed.

Polmont Park Medical Group was due to move to an alternative IT system, as part of a national programme replacing the clinical software used in general practice.

All practices in NHS Forth Valley had used EMIS PCS until earlier this year. Around eight practices have now migrated to an alternative system, Vision, procured by Scottish Government. These practices have experienced significant disruption due to the speed and performance of Vision. Recognising these concerns, NHS Forth Valley paused the roll out of Vision when we were due to migrate on 8th June.

During the pause, the software provider, OneAdvanced, has made significant attempts to address the performance issues. Migrations were due to resume with Polmont Park on 28th July.

Having very carefully considered feedback from the eight migrated practices, we don’t believe that sufficient progress has been made with the software to allow us to migrate to the new system, without causing significant disruption to our staff and patients.

We are sorry for any confusion or inconvenience this has caused with issues around appointments or prescriptions.

14/07/2026

🛡️𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗕 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲🛡️
NHS Forth Valley, along with NHS Boards across Scotland, is offering the MenB vaccine from Monday 6 July 2026 through local drop-in clinics at:

📍 Falkirk Community Hospital
📍 Stirling Health and Care Village
📍 Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre

✅ Who is eligible?

☑️Young people born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009
☑️Pupils in S6 during the 2025–2026 academic year
☑️Those under 25 starting their first undergraduate university course in 2026–2027
☑️Those under 25 starting their first college course in 2026–2027 and living in shared student accommodation

📅 For clinic dates and times, visit:
🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/MenB

NHS Forth Valley provides and manages a wide range of health services including hospitals and General Practice with the Forth Valley area of Central Scotland.