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NHS Inform is Scotland’s national health information service. Their aim is to provide the people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.
Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals.
Vaccinations help protect you and your family from many infectious diseases. You’ll be offered different routine vaccinations at different times, depending on your age and circumstances. NHS Grampian Travel Health Service provides information you need to travel’ safely.’
Child Protection Scotland‘s new resources website has been created to provide information about keeping younger children and young people safe in Scotland.
It includes separate sections for children, young people and parents or carers.
The British Heart Foundation is a cardiovascular research charity in the United Kingdom. It funds medical research related to heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors, and runs influencing work aimed at shaping public policy and raising awareness.
Asthma + Lung UK aims to prevent lung disease by campaigning for positive change in the UK’s lung health, raising awareness about lung disease, the dangers that cause it, and how to look after your lungs.
Diabetes UK are leading the fight against the UK’s biggest and growing health crisis. And it’s a fight that involves us all – sharing knowledge and taking on diabetes together.
Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy
Many GP Practices in NHS Grampian now have Frist Contact Physiotherapists who specialist in musculoskeletal conditions. You may be offered a consultation with an FCP as an alternative to a GP appointment.
Appointment Requests
Appointment triage system commences on 4th December 2025.
Morning triage requests will be taken 08:00 am – 08:45 am and afternoon triage opens 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm.
Appointment requests will be assessed by a clinician so that care is prioritised based on clinical need. This is necessary as we are experiencing significant long-term clinical staff shortages.
If you do not hear from us before 6.00pm on the day you make your appointment request you should call during a future triage time.
For emergencies call 999; OOH call 111. Minor Injuries 111.
Obtain a Prescription
Call our dedicated Repeat Prescription Order line on 01888 564024 or use the Patient Services website to order your repeat prescription online. Alternatively, you can register for the CMS Prescription Service at the local community pharmacy.
Request a Fit Note for Work
If you are off work for more than 7 days, your employer will normally ask for a fit note (statement of fitness for work) from your GP or Hospital. For the first 7 days of absence from work you can self-certify and do not need a fit note from your doctor.
Subject Access Requests (SAR)
As a patient, you have the legal right to request a copy of the information we hold about you, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To do this, you need to make a formal subject access request to the practice.
Non-NHS Services
Sometimes we are asked to provide services which are not covered within our NHS contract to provide patient care. Information and application form can be found here.
Chat to Us About Cuminestown Health Centre
If you are unable to access the information using the QR code, you can view it at the following link: https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/cuminestown-branch-practice.
Patient Newsletter August 2026
Our latest practice newsletter is now available for download. Please click the link below to open or download to your computer or mobile device. Newsletter - HC Refurb - August 26 [PDF]
Phone Number Caller ID
All outgoing calls from NHS sites across Grampian, including Turriff Medical Practice, display 0300 373 0717 as the caller ID. This change helps prevent important calls being missed due to withheld...