18 September 2025
Cardiovascular Disease Screening
Aboyne Medical Practice is taking part in the national programme to identify patients at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. GPs to tackle hidden risks of heart disease
Cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease, strokes, peripheral vascular disease etc) is the second largest cause of overall disease burden in our country, and the second most common cause of death after cancer. It causes more than 25% of all deaths in Scotland, many of which are in the under 75 years category and considered avoidable deaths. This means that they are preventable or treatable through public health interventions or timely and effective healthcare. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease include diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and smoking. There are risk factors that can potentially be identified and treated.
To address this issue, Scottish Government have commenced a national CVD Risk Factors Programme. Their aim is to reduce avoidable CVD deaths by 20% in 20 years.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible to take part in the programme if you are:
- aged between 35-60 and
- have not received a full bundle of checks in the last 3 years
What happens?
You will receive a text and will be asked to make and attend an appointment with our Health Care Assistant for the following measurements and tests:
- height and weight to calculate your BMI
- waist measurement
- Blood pressure
- Blood tests for diabetes and cholesterol
We will then ask you to make an appointment with a doctor to discuss the results when we have them.
Further information on cardiovascular disease and risk factors:
Cardiovascular disease | NHS inform
Diabetes UK – Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes
Risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases | BHF – BHF
14 May 2025
Breast Screening - over the coming weeks, women between the ages of 50 and 70 in this area will receive an invitation for breast screening. Your invitation will arrive in the post with details of your appointment. In this age group, regular sceening (every three years) is the best way to detect early breast cancer at an early stage, when treatment is most effective.
Women over the age of 70 will be sent a routine invitation, but are welcome to make an appointment by contacting their local screening centre.
North East Scotland Breast Screening Centre - 01224 550570
Frequently Asked questions May 2025
Your Breast screening Appointment
Breast Implant information
13 September 2024
Dear Patients of Aboyne Medical Practice
Due to a computer server upgrade on Thursday 19 September 2024 there will be a disruption to normal services.
Emergency cover will be provided with appointments available on the day for acute medical problems - please contact practice as normal on 0345 337 9955.
Patients on regular medication please can you order your scripts before 18 September or after 20 September to allow the practice time to process your request
We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Partners Aboyne Medical Practice
July 2024
Open letter to patients from Grampian LMC (Local Medical Committee).
Why is your GP Practice now unable to do everything they once were - Grampian LMC - July 2024
April 2024
Dear Patients of the Aboyne Medical Practice,
Many of you have been in touch with us over the last day or so regarding a campaign leaflet which you have received from Andrew Bowie MP and we just wanted to reassure you all that there is absolutely NO suggestion that our practice is at risk of closure. We have been in touch with Mr Bowie and have asked him to correct the assertion in the leaflet about our practice and we hope to hear from him soon.
Please do not be concerned we are here caring for our patients just as we have always been.
The Partners Aboyne Medical Practice
Minor Injuries Department
Aboyne Hospital does not presently have a minor injuries facility. For minor injuries please telephone 111. If appropriate you will be asked to attend the nearest minor injury unit (Huntly or Aberdeen).
