Barns Medical Practice

23/06/2026

🌞 SUN SAFETY 🌞

Over the next few days, the weather in Ayrshire is to be hot hot hot and the ultraviolet rays are to be high.

In the UK, the sun’s UV rays are the strongest between 11am and 3pm. During this time, the sun may be strong enough to cause skin damage. Take extra care to protect your skin, especially if you get sunburnt easily by:

Spending time in the shade, especially between 11am and 3pm in the UK, covering up with loose-fitting clothes, a wide-brimmed hat and wraparound sunglasses and using a sunscreen with at least SPF30. Use it generously, reapply regularly and use in combination with shade and clothing.

Have a look at some NHS tips to avoid any sun damage in the UK and abroad on this link...

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

Enjoy the sun but be careful ☀️

20/06/2026

Well done to these two stars 🌟 for agreeing to be interviewed. If you’ve had an invite, please pop into reception to collect a kit!

18/06/2026

We are giving people across Scotland direct access to their health information on their devices.

The free MyCare.scot app, which can now be downloaded onto smartphones and other devices, will allow people to:

• view their medications and allergies
• check their vaccination history
• find local health and wellbeing services

To find out more, visit www.gov.scot/news/mycare-scot-available-on-app-store/

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Practices across Ayrshire will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 17 June for staff training
Reopening 8.30am Thursday

13/06/2026

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11/06/2026

🌟EXCITING OPPORTUNITY🌟:
One of our long term employers, Barns Medical Practice, in Ayr, are currently looking to recruit a Modern Apprentice Practice Receptionist. This is an excellent opportunity ideal for any school leaver with a strong interest in administration and customer facing roles.

Having worked with the practice many times over the years, you can read our case study here to find out more about the role: https://rtresources.co.uk/index.php/svq-business-administration/

For informal enquiries please DM us, and to apply via apprenticeships.scot, follow this link:
https://www.apprenticeships.scot/vacancy-details?refCode=166361

Closing date 30th June, Good luck!!!

11/06/2026

Sidekick is a confidential helpline for in the UK. You can message them at any time, about anything that's bothering you as a young carer.
Find out more 👉 https://sidekick.actionforchildren.org.uk/

11/06/2026

💜 CARERS WEEK 💜

Are you or Do You Know a Young Person With Caring Responsibilities❓❓❓

🔹We think Young Carers should have:
🔸The time to be a young person
🔸The same opportunities as their friends
🔸Good support for the person they help look after
🔸Their rights acknowledged so that they can discuss their need for support

🔹Who are Young Carers❓
A young carer is someone under 18 years who helps look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol

🔹What might a Young Carer do?
🔸Practical tasks, such as cooking, housework and shopping
🔸Physical care, such as helping someone out of bed
🔸Personal care, such as helping someone dress
🔸Managing the family budget and collecting prescriptions
🔸Helping to give medicine
🔸Looking after brothers and sisters

Speak to our Reception team who will be able to provide more details

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10/06/2026

Support is available for all our patients who having an unpaid carer role ……

Dr Jackie Gray warns of the pressure on people who care for their parents 🫂