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Taymount and Scone Surgeries are closed from 23-26 December and 30 December – 2 January. If you have a non-urgent health issue over the festive holidays, please wait until we reopen or consider using a local community pharmacy.
By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. Find out more about where to go for the right care.
You can help yourself stay well this winter by downloading NHS 24 Online. Check your symptoms, and find your nearest service. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android devices.
Find out when the practice is closed during 2024, and the remainder of 2023, for your diary or calendar. The next closures are 25 December and 26 December 2023.
Many people can experience low mood throughout autumn and winter. Cruse Scotland is available if you're bereaved and need to talk to a listening ear, read some tips or find further support.
Daylight is a digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is free for NHS patients based in Scotland.
Most adults in Tayside who are eligible for one or both vaccines will now have been contacted by NHS Scotland by letter, email or text with details of their appointment. Please attend the appointment you’ve been given, or rearrange if you need to as soon as possible.
SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure.
Upcoming Group Teen Triple P programme for parents and careers of teenagers aged 12-16 years old.
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 9 October, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership want to hear patients’ views about their local GP premises. Your responses will help understanding of what patients expect from their GP premises locally. Please take a few minutes to complete their survey (closing date: Sunday 15 October).
Both practice sites will be affected by the UCI Bike Race on Friday 4th August and, as a result, we have altered our normal working patterns on this day.
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 24 July, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Infections in the mouth can be linked with problems in other parts of the body. Find out about some of the problems that may be caused or made worse by poor oral health.
From 16 May 2023 the Scottish Government is withdrawing guidance on the extended use of face masks and face coverings in hospitals, primary care and community healthcare settings. Patients can of course still choose to continue to wear a face covering if they prefer to.
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 29 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 8 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Chronic stress can lead to burnout, poor sleep and can affect your overall mental, physical and emotional health. Help avoid burnout this #StressAwarenessMonth with the free Daylight and Sleepio apps.
#Daylight can help you manage the anxiety and stress that can contribute to burnout by using evidence-based techniques for reframing anxious thoughts and reducing tension. Visit www.trydaylight.com/nhs to find out more and sign up.
#Sleepio is an online sleep improvement programme which is clinically proven to help you fall asleep easier and improve the quality of your sleep. Sign up at www.sleepio.com/nhs
Read more on Facebook ...Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 1 May and Monday 8 May in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
We are currently looking for an experienced receptionist to join our team. The position will be based at both Taymount Surgery and Scone Surgeries and the ability to drive would be preferred. Closing date: Friday 28 April 2023
As a result of the retirement of our Lead General Practice Nurse, an opportunity has arisen at the practice for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced nurse to join our Practice Nursing Team. Closing date: Friday 28 April 2023
An opportunity has arisen at the practice for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Practice Team as a Healthcare Assistant. Closing date: Friday 28 April 2023
We are sad to announce the departure of two of our GP partners - Dr David Shackles and Dr Catriona McGregor.
Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 3 April and Monday 10 April in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Once you’ve been breastfeeding for a few days or weeks, you might be thinking about getting out of the house more with your baby but may feel a little nervous and anxious about feeding away from home.
Parent Club has lots of tips, advice and information to help. With a bit of planning and support, you will gain more confidence and it will get easier with every feed you do.
Read more on Facebook ...The Perth Self-Management of chronic pain course is back for 2023. The course will run for 5 weeks and will be in person. There's also a short online introductory session about the self-management approach to long term pain - see our Facebook feed for more information.
Read more on Facebook ...Find out when the practice is closed during 2023 for your diary or calendar.
Are you worried about someone having thoughts of suicide? Support is available. Visit www.suicidehelp.co.uk or download the free App Suicide? Help! for information about how you can help and contacts for services in Tayside. You can also call: Emergencies 999, Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87, Samaritans 116 12.
Read more on Facebook ...We are currently looking for an experienced Receptionist/Audio Typist to join our team. This position will be primarily based at Taymount Surgery but the successful candidate may also be expected to work at our Scone branch surgery on occasion.