The Wards Medical Practice Kilmarnock

05/10/2026

The Holly Health app is a digital health and wellbeing coach supporting patients and the public with the process of changing behaviours and habits in a sustainable way.

It is FREE for people living in Ayrshire & Arran

Find out more and sign up for FREE here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/holly-health-app/

05/10/2026

Heartstart Ayrshire & Arran are holding a free community Emergency Life Support class in Kilmarnock, and still have spaces available.

📅 Thursday 8 October
⏰ 7.00–8.00pm
📍 St Marnock’s Church, Kilmarnock

The free one-hour session covers essential lifesaving skills including CPR, defibrillator use, the recovery position, suspected heart attack, choking and severe bleeding.

Details of how to book are in the image below.

05/10/2026

October is Menopause Awareness month! 🎗️

Every woman experiences menopause differently.
There are lots of ways to manage symptoms and get the support you need. These can include:
🔵 making lifestyle changes
🔵 seeking support from your GP
🔵 joining a support group

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/menopause

16/09/2026

See a list below for a note of local pharmacy opening times over the bank holiday closure ⬇️

On Friday 18 September and Monday 21 September 2026, GP practices will be closed for the bank holiday.

Some community pharmacies will remain open and can provide advice on choosing and using medicines, as well as support for treating common, everyday ailments. NHS 24 also has pharmacists available to answer medicine‑ and pharmacy‑related questions by calling 111.

You can find a list of pharmacy opening hours here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/healthhub/community-pharmacy/comunity-paharmacy-opening-times/

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/