Archived News: pre 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.


Photograph of meeting representatives of the Hub Community Cafe
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  • 31 July 2019

The Hub Community Cafe in Scone

The Practice would like to thank The Hub Community Cafe in Scone for their extremely kind donation of £400 to buy some equipment for Scone Surgery.

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  • Practice news
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  • 5 October 2019

Forthcoming Closure - Monday 7 October

Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 7 October in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. We will be open as usual from 8am on Tuesday 8 October.

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  • Practice news
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  • 2 October 2019

Winter Vaccinations

The practice has now commenced our Winter Vaccination Programme and a number of clinics have been organised during the month of October. These clinics are available for the administration of flu vaccination as well as pneumococcal and shingles vaccinations, where appropriate.

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  • 29 August 2019

Do you need to talk?

Most of us do need to talk, especially during the difficult moments. Sometimes it's just helpful to share a story, or get something off your chest. The Listening Service is here for you.

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  • 23 August 2019

Bridge of Earn Surgery Closure

The doctors and staff at Perth & Scone Medical Group are aware of the plan to close Bridge of Earn Surgery on Friday 30 August 2019. We are also aware of the plan to transfer the care of patients currently registered there to other neighbouring practices from Monday 2 September, with the vast majority of these patients being transferred to Perth City practices, including our own. Find out more about the arrangements.

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  • Practice news
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  • 23 August 2019

Mental Health & Wellbeing Nurse

Your Mental Health & Wellbeing needs attention, just like your Physical Health & Wellbeing. Whether it’s relationship or money worries, caring for someone or do you just need someone to talk to? You can ask to see Sarah. Sarah is a Registered Mental Health Nurse in the surgery.

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Appointments
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  • 31 July 2019

Appointments and how they work

Our appointments and how they work... pre-bookable, same day, emergency slots and telephone appointments are all available at Perth & Scone Medical Group.

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  • Practice news
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  • 18 July 2019

General Practice Nurse (Training Post)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the practice for a 20 hours per week training position in General Practice Nursing. The position is open to Newly Qualified Nurses who qualified within the last 2 years, and the closing date is Friday 16 August 2019.

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  • 10 July 2019

Forthcoming Closure - Monday 22 July

Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 22 July in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. We will be open as usual from 8am on Tuesday 23 July.

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Physiotherapy at Taymount
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  • 30 April 2019

Physiotherapy at Taymount

Did you know that you can now book directly with a Physiotherapist in the practice without the need to see a GP beforehand? If you are over 16 & have a muscular or joint problem, phone reception for an appointment at Taymount Surgery on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays each week.

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  • Health campaign
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  • 9 April 2019

'Count 14' Campaign: How does your drinking add up?

Count 14

With guidelines stating that men and women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week to reduce the risk of harm, the 'Count 14' campaign has been developed to demonstrate what 14 units actually means in terms of alcoholic drinks.

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  • Practice news
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  • 4 April 2019

Public Holidays - 8 & 22 April

Please note both Taymount and Scone surgeries will be closed on Monday 8 and Monday 22 April 2019, in line with GP practices across Tayside.

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  • 11 March 2019

Long Term Repeat Prescriptions

GP practices have a new system for patients receiving long term repeat medication, meaning you do not need to place an order for repeat prescriptions with the practice... saving you and us time.

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  • Health campaign
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  • 15 February 2019

Cervical Cancer Screening

Cervical Screening Poster

Don't ignore your next smear invite. And, if you missed your last smear test, contact the practice to find a time that suits you.

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  • National campaign
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  • 29 January 2019

Not Sure Who to Contact? We'll Keep You Right!

The We'll Keep You Right poster

Whatever your health concern, NHS services are here to help you get the right care, at the right time. The 'We'll keep you right' website highlights the range of services available, and where to go if you are not sure which service to access.

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Pharmacy First
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  • 3 January 2019

Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First allows patients to access FREE advice and/or treatment for uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in women and Impetigo.

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Various vaccinations
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  • 28 September 2018

Winter Immunisations 2018-19

Our winter immunisations programme for 2018-19. Flu, Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccines are now available for eligible patients.

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  • Practice news
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  • 6 November 2018

Job Vacancy: Part-Time Administrative Assistant

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team. Closing Date: Monday 26 November 2018


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  • 18 May 2018

Vision Online becomes Online Patient Services

The existing Vision Online website used for patient requests for repeat prescriptions and appointments is being updated with a new website called Online Patient Services. This change is due to occur on Tuesday 22nd March 2018.