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- Updated: 12 January 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice & information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), including action being taken by the practice and links to external information sources.
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- 11 January 2021
Covid-19 Vaccinations
We have now commenced Covid-19 vaccination at the practice and, over the next few months, we will be inviting eligible patients to book at the practice or into external clinics for this welcome vaccination. To begin with, supplies may come in slowly but we would expect this to change as time goes on.
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- 16 December 2020
2021 Practice Closures
Find out when the practice is closed during 2021 for your diary or calendar.
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- 30 November 2020
Flu Vaccinations: Phase 2
We are now able to take bookings for flu vaccinations for patients aged 60-64 years old who do not have any clinical conditions.
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- 28 October 2020
Flu Vaccinations Update - Supplies of vaccine stock
We are expecting a further supply of vaccine stock for the 18-64 age group towards the end of November, following an interruption to vaccine supply for this age group, and we are now taking bookings for vaccinations for eligible patients, as well as for patients aged 65 and over.
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- 2 October 2020
Forthcoming Closure - Monday 5 October
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 5 October EXCEPT for pre-booked flu vaccination appointments. We will be open as usual from 8am on Tuesday 6 October.
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- 11 September 2020
Flu Vaccinations - October Clinics
We are now taking bookings for flu vaccinations at Taymount and Scone Surgeries for designated clinics due to take place throughout October.
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- 4 September 2020
Summer/Autumn 2020 Newsletter
Our latest practice newsletter is now available! It's a great time to update you with what is going on at Taymount & Scone surgeries. It includes what to expect when arriving at the surgery, contacting the surgery, video consultations (Near Me), PPE and face coverings, repeat prescriptions, opening hours, and restarting routine services.
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- 22 August 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak - 2 Sisters Factory, Coupar Angus
Staff working at the 2 Sisters factory in Coupar Angus have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past few days. New advice has been issued to workers AND their households.
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- 16 July 2020
Forthcoming Closure - Monday 27 July
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 27 July in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. We will be open as usual from 8am on Tuesday 28 July.
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- 13 July 2020
Job Vacancy: Part-Time Receptionist/Admin Assistant
We are currently looking for an experienced Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our busy team at Perth & Scone Medical Group. The post will be for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Applications close on Friday 31 July 2020.
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- updated 16 December 2020 (posted 7 July)
Exemptions and Face Coverings
Your GP is unable to provide exemption letters for wearing a face covering to patients, but you can now request an exemption card from exempt.scot.
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- 29 June 2020
First Contact Physiotherapy
Do you have a muscle, back or joint problem? Seeing a Physiotherapist first instead of your GP could be right for you...
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- 29 April 2020
Video Consultations
We have recently introduced Video Consultations at the practice utilising the accredited Near Me (Attend Anywhere) software. This is a fully secure system which is used very widely by secondary care services within NHS Tayside and in other health board areas and using it allows clinical staff to communicate with their patients without the need for them to attend a medical establishment in person to do so.
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- 14 April 2020
Advice for Parents: Your Child and Coronavirus
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has released guidance on coronavirus in children, and a reminder that we are open for non-coronavirus related issues, and are dealing with most things on the telephone. Please call if you need us.
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- 24 February 2020
Job Vacancies: Advanced Practitioners
We are looking to create a team of Advanced Practitioners to join and compliment our dynamic and forward thinking healthcare team.
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- 4 February 2020
Job Vacancy: GP Partner
Due to a redistribution of existing GP sessions and a recent significant rise in list size, we are looking to expand our Practice Healthcare Team. As part of this expansion, we are currently seeking to appoint an additional GP Partner to join our well organised and forward thinking team.
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- 10 January 2020
Job Vacancy: Part-Time Office Manager
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Part-Time Office Manager to join our dynamic and forward thinking practice team at Perth & Scone Medical Group. The post will be for 25 hours per week.
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- 10 January 2020
Surgery Closing Dates in 2020
Find out when the surgery is closed for public holidays and for training purposes.