Archived News: 2020

Older archived practice news and health information

Please note: this is our older, archived news. See page 1 for the latest practice news and health information campaigns.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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exempt.scot website
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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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Near Me website
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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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RCPCH Advice Poster
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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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  • 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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