St Ronan's Medical Practice

23/12/2025

17/12/2025

We’re currently seeing more cases of winter illnesses like flu across the Borders. To protect yourself, our patients and our staff, please:

✅ Do not visit if you’re unwell – wait until you’re fully recovered and symptom-free for 48 hours
✅ Use hand gel before entering and leaving wards
✅ Wear a face covering if you wish (but this is not mandatory)

Visitors can unintentionally spread infections, so taking these steps really matter.

To keep everyone as safe as possible we will also be strengthening infection control measures, including moving to essential visiting only more quickly during outbreaks.

Thank you for helping to keep our patients, staff and wider communities safe this winter.

13/11/2025

Pharmacy opening times during the festive period.

Please see attached our opening hours and available pharmacies over the festive period 🎄🧑‍🎄
We ask you take account of these closures when reordering your medication, ensuring you have enough to see you through and allowing 7 working days (not including weekends and day closures) between re-ordering and collecting.

Thank you,
The Pharmacy Team 💊

28/10/2025

Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) services have been launched in the Borders as part of our Primary Care Improvement Plan.

This new service is designed to provide faster access, reduce pressure on GP practices and make better use of local healthcare resources.

The most noticeable change for patients will be how they book appointments for these services. Patients will be asked to contact our dedicated Telephone Booking Hub or visit a Health Board Reception desk in their local health centre, instead of their GP practice reception, to schedule CTAC appointments when they have been advised by a healthcare professional that they need one.

CTAC services include the following routine treatments delivered by nurses and healthcare assistants, previously known as treatment room services:

• Blood tests
• Removal of sutures or staples after operations or injuries
• Wound care, including leg ulcers and post-surgical wounds
• Ear irrigation
• Injections
• Routine checks such as blood pressure monitoring or blood tests before annual reviews
• Other routine tests or services

Gareth Clinkscale, Director of Urgent Care, Community Services and Mental Health at NHS Borders said: “The introduction of Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) services is a key milestone in our ongoing work to improve access and streamline healthcare here in the Borders. It reflects our commitment to delivering person-centred care, in your local community.”

More information can be found on our website: www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/ctac

08/10/2025

Please note the Practice will be closed on Monday the 13th October
If you require a GP on this day then please call 111.

30/09/2025

As per Scottish Government Guidelines, some of the services patients receive at the Health Centre will be provided by Community Treatment
And Care (CTAC)

18/09/2025

Update: the pharmacy is now open.
Innerleithen pharmacy is currently closed due to a technical fault with the front door. We will give an update once they have re-opened.

21/07/2025

Reminder- Disruption to service Tuesday 22nd July

15/07/2025

DISRUPTION TO SERVICE - TUESDAY 22nd JULY

A server upgrade for the Health Centre computer system will take place on the above date. This will result in some disruption to services and the Practice will therefore be providing an Emergency Only service on that day.

Patients are asked to avoid contacting the Health Centre that day if at all possible. However patients who feel they have an immediate need for medical attention should call the Health Centre as usual.

No repeat prescription service will be available on Tuesday 22nd July. Patients are asked to check their Stock of medications and make an early request if necessary.

Thank you for your co-operation.

04/07/2025

Please note the Practice will be closed on Monday the 14th July 2025.
If you require a GP on this day then please call 111.

16/06/2025

There are currently temporary traffic lights in Innerleithen. Please keep this in mind if you are attending an appointment at the surgery

03/06/2025

Here's when our Physiotherapy Team will next be at the What Matters Hubs in Hawick and Galashiels to offer walking aid MOTs.

Come along if you think you might benefit from a walking aid or if your current walking aid is showing signs of wear and tear.

👉 http://scotborders.gov.uk/whatmattershubs