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- 27 March 2024
Public Holiday Closures - Monday 1 and Monday 8 April
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 1 April and Monday 8 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
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Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 1 April and Monday 8 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
NHS Tayside (in partnership with Oviva) has a FREE programme to help you manage your Type 2 diabetes and support you to make sustainable lifestyle changes. The programme is delivered through an app or by phone.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Monday, 18 March 2024
Cases of measles are on the rise. That’s why you should check your child has had two of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Monday, 18 March 2024
Your community pharmacy can offer advice and treatment for minor ailments. Please consider visiting a pharmacy before calling your GP or NHS24 as many ailments do not require you to see a doctor.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Saturday, 2 March 2024
In line with GP Practices across Tayside, Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 28 February for staff development.
If you need to talk, Breathing Space is there to listen. Managed by NHS 24, Breathing Space is Scotland’s free and confidential phone and webchat service for anyone aged 16 or over. If you need some Breathing Space call 0800 83 85 87 or visit www.breathingspace.scot.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Saturday, 17 February 2024
Need some health care advice? NHS inform's online symptom checkers don't always replace the need to see a health professional, but they can help point you towards getting the right care in the right place.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Meningitis can be very serious and life threatening if not treated quickly, and it’s important to be aware of the symptoms.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
We get less and less sunlight in winter, which means our bodies can't make enough vitamin D to support bone and muscle health. A daily supplement will help.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Wednesday, 7 February 2024
One in four adults develop shingles so it’s important to get the vaccine when offered. If you’re eligible, NHS Scotland will contact you with details of your appointment. Getting vaccinated reduces your risk of being hospitalised or experiencing long-term pain from shingles if you do get it.
If you’re eligible, NHS Scotland will contact you with details of your appointment. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/shingles
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Wednesday, 17 January 2024
It's time to quit smoking for good. But how? With free support, you're twice as likely to succeed.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Wednesday, 17 January 2024
We have 8 breastfeeding support groups running across Perth & Kinross, including in Perth and St Madoes.
Posted by Perth & Scone Medical Group on Tuesday, 9 January 2024