The Wards Medical Practice Kilmarnock

01/09/2026

🪾🍁🍂SEPTEMBER BANK HOLIDAY🍂🍁🪾

Please note that the surgery will be closed on the following days for the upcoming bank holiday long weekend;

FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER

We will be re-open on Tuesday 22nd Septemeber.

Please order your prescription in plenty of time to account for the days we are closed.

If you require urgent care when the GP surgery is closed and it's not an emergency, call NHS24 111 or visit NHS inform online or check out your local pharmacy for advice.

01/09/2026

Diabetes Patient Information & Awareness Session

Do you have Diabetes, care for someone with Diabetes or simply want to learn more? Living with diabetes can bring lots of questions — and having the right information and support can make a real difference.

Join NHS Ayrshire & Arran Diabetes for their Diabetes Patient Information and Awareness Session on Wednesday 9 September 2026, from 10am–12pm at Cumnock Town Hall.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
💙 Learn more about diabetes and managing your health
💙 Get advice and support
💙 Ask questions
💙 Meet healthcare professionals and find out about available support

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Cumnock Town Hall, 62 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock

Places are limited, so book your place today by calling 01292 513346 or completing the online booking form: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/NHSAA_DiabetesInfoSession_Cumnock2026_QRcode

📌 Booking closes 4 September 2026.

01/09/2026

Global Pain Awareness Week 1: What is Chronic Pain?

Pain is common – talking about it isn’t. Let’s change that.

Chronic pain (also known as persistent or long-term pain) affects around 38% of people in Scotland, yet many people still find it difficult to talk about.

It’s a recognised health condition that continues beyond normal healing time and can affect every aspect of daily life – from work and relationships to sleep, mood and confidence.

Understanding pain is an important step towards managing it.
The more we learn about what is happening in our bodies, the more empowered we can feel to take positive steps forward.

Find out more about chronic pain and the support available:
🔗 NHS Inform:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/chronic-pain
🔗 NHS A&A Pain Management website: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/pain-management-service/

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

17/08/2026

📢‼️The practice will be participating in Protected Learning Time (PLT) on Tuesday 25th August

We will close at 12.30pm on Tuesday 25th August and will reopen as usual on Wednesday 26th August.

Patients who need to contact the GP urgently during this afternoon closure should contact the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.
We thank you for your cooperation and support allowing us to take part in this valuable resource for essential staff training.

10/08/2026

August 1st-7th is World Breastfeeding Awareness Week.

Stopping smoking after your baby is born has many benefits for you and your baby. These benefits include helping prevent them from: - sudden infant death syndrome (cot death), breathing problems, ear infections, hearing loss and behavioural problems.

Quit Your Way offers FREE support, advice and stop smoking products to help you stop smoking if you’re thinking about starting a family, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

For more information or to self-refer, call our helpline on 0800 783 9132 or click on the link https://tinyurl.com/bdhzxmuk

Further information can be found on the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle/smoking/

10/08/2026

🕷️ Spending time outdoors this weekend?

Our our tick and lyme disease playlist on YouTube brings together trusted NHS advice on everything from preventing tick bites and removing ticks safely to recognising the signs of Lyme disease and knowing when to seek medical advice.

Watch our short, easy-to-follow videos and make sure you're prepared before your next outdoor adventure.

🎥 Watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ4cIloUNqE&list=PLSnzdTY26e1WNsjXckc1GqnZlYxsWth84

06/08/2026

🌟 Diabetes Information & Awareness Session 🌟
📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:00 noon
📍 Cumnock Town Hall

Do you have Diabetes, care for someone with Diabetes or simply want to learn more? Join us for an informative and friendly session designed to help you better understand and manage Diabetes.

✅ Speak with healthcare professionals
✅ Learn more about Diabetes and living well with the condition
✅ Find out about local education for people with Diabetes
✅ Meet others living with Diabetes and share experiences
✅ Ask questions and get trusted advice

This is a great opportunity to access information, support and resources available within your local community.

📢 Booking is essential
⏰ Bookings close on Friday 4 September 2026

We look forward to seeing you there

💙🩺

06/08/2026

03/08/2026

Have you been diagnosed as being diabetic and wish you had a greater understanding of what services and support are avalible to you? 🫂😣

Then book your place for the Diabetes Patient Information & Awareness Service;
📍 Cumnock Town Hall
📆 Wednesday 9th September
⏰️ 10am - 12pm.

If this interests you then book your space by either call 01292 513346 ☎️or scan the QR code - please note booking closes on 4th September.

20/07/2026