Burnbrae Medical Practice

17/10/2026

It's getting to that time of year - colds and flu are doing the rounds. But how do you know the difference and what should you do? Read on to find out more ⬇️

Most symptoms can be safely managed at home. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease aches and fever. Your pharmacist can advise on cold and flu remedies.

Antibiotics won’t help with colds and flu as they are viruses – time and self-care are best.

To stop the spread:
💉 get your flu vaccination if you are eligible
🧼 wash your hand regularly
😷 cover coughs and sneezes

For more trusted health advice on how to manage winter illnesses like colds and flu, search 'NHS INFORM WINTER ILLNESSES.'

01/10/2026

Rashes are very common, can appear for a variety of reasons in different shapes and sizes.

Our rash symptom checker on NHS inform can give you help on how to manage your symptoms or when to seek further advice.

Click the link in our comments to find out more.

28/09/2026

13/09/2026

A panic attack can feel terrifying. Your heart races, your chest feels tight, your breathing changes, and your mind starts shouting, “Something is seriously wrong.”

Then fear feeds the physical symptoms, and the physical symptoms feed the fear.

This is the panic cycle. It can start with a stressful moment, a memory, a body sensation, or even a worried thought. The feelings are real, but panic attacks do pass, even when they feel overwhelming.

If this happens to you or someone you care about, try to remember: pause, breathe slowly, name what is happening, and focus on getting through the next few minutes. You are not “going mad” or failing. Your body’s alarm system has gone into overdrive.

And if panic attacks are happening often, or symptoms are new or concerning, please speak to a health professional for support.

FREE PANIC ATTACK CYCLE: FEAR AND SYMPTOMS EXPLAINED

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11/09/2026

💤Are you struggling with sleep alongside a physical health condition?

A supportive educational session exploring the link between physical health and sleep, with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve sleep. It covers how pain, fatigue, stress and medication can affect sleep, and gives you simple techniques to help restore healthier sleep patterns.

As a Lanarkshire resident, you are welcome to attend our free Sleep class.

📅 Thursday October
🕕 6pm - 7:30pm
🏥 Hairmyres Lecture Theatre, University Hospital Hairmyres