Newsletter Issue 54 - Summer 2024

“ Better News ” Echt Shop Prescription Delivery Service As many Midmar residents have likely to have only recently discovered, NHS Grampian and Davidsons pharmacy in Banchory abruptly stopped

their prescription delivery service at the end of April. As far as I am aware there was no public consultation.

When I wrote to our MSP about it I pointed out that aside from the inconvenience of having to get to Banchory, which may be impossible for some, it will hugely increase the number of prescription miles travelled and how is that good for the planet! However on Saturday I received an eMail indicating that Porter Pharmacy in Westhill will take this on for a trial period of four months and, provided their is sufficient take up, the service will continue.

Anyone wishing to make use of this MUST contact Banchory Doctors Practice and tell them that they would like Porter Pharmacy in Westhill to collect and process their prescriptions. Article by Rob Ferguson - 07767 317486

Recognise Scammers Impersonating Police Officers.

A police person may contact you in person, by phone or by email. Contact in person: If an officer contacts you in person, they must show you their police warrant card. This is proof of their identity and authority, call 101 to verify this if you are at all concerned. Contact by Phone and Email: If an officer contacts you on the telephone or by email, they'll identify themselves clearly. They will never ask you: -  for your bank details or PIN  to transfer funds to another account  to hand over cash or bank cards to a courier  to pay a fine or a fee over the phone or online  for remote access to your computer and log on details  to register personal details in an attachment they send or on a website  to 'assist' in an investigation by doing any of the above  to click on a hyperlink to participate in an investigation If you are unsure about whether the person you are dealing with is a genuine police officer – STOP – and call 101 to check their identity.

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