Crown Medical Practice Inverness

10/11/2025

WINTER VACCINES

If you’re offered the flu vaccine, you’ve got a reason to get it!
Flu hits hard, and for some, it hits harder. Last winter, Scotland experienced very high levels of flu, with more than 6,500 adults becoming so ill that they were admitted to hospital.

If you’re eligible for the flu vaccine you will receive a letter, email or text with appointment details or information on how to book one. You can book or rearrange an appointment online at www.nhsinform.scot/flu or by calling 0800 030 8013.
To find out more about the flu vaccine and if you’re eligible, visit www.nhsinform.scot/flu

COVID-19 vaccine
In addition to the flu vaccine, some people may also be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this year. Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine is based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). This guidance is reviewed every year so it’s important to check what vaccines you are eligible for this year.

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and to find out if you’re eligible, visit www.nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines

03/11/2025

⚠️ Stay alert and share this information with family, friends and colleagues.

Counter Fraud Services is being alerted to a sharp rise in scam GP telephone calls.
Members of the public receive a call appearing to be from their GP asking them to press a button to update their details. Some of these messages suggest that if the person does not update their details, they will be removed from the GP practice list.

What happens?
These calls:
• Ask recipients to press a button to update personal details.
• Claim that failure to do so will result in removal from the GP practice list.
• Sometimes include a link to click.
• May display a foreign location, such as Spain, on the caller ID.

What should you do?
1. If you receive a telephone call from an unknown number asking you to update your details, hang up.
2. Do not provide any details or press a number on your handset.
3. If you receive a scam telephone call, you can report this to Police Scotland on 101.
4. Find out more about scam telephone calls on the National Cyber Security Centre website

Take Five to Stop Fraud! Scammers will do anything to get you to give out information, money or to make you act. If you receive a request that you don't expect, TAKE FIVE.

29/10/2025

We have been advised that you can now access the practice as Crown Avenue is open

29/10/2025

Crown Avenue has been completely blocked off at the end of our street. Apologies for this as this is completely outwith our control. We have spoken to the workmen and this should be finished in the next couple of hours. If you are able to park elsewhere that would be appreciated. If you have mobility issues please contact the practice. We will update when the road is open.

13/10/2025

*PUBLIC HOLIDAY 17TH OF OCTOBER*

On Friday the 17th of October the practice will be closed in line with the NHS Highland GP practice public holidays.

If you require urgent medical assistance on this day please contact NHS24 on 111.
We will resume our normal service on Monday the 20th October.

04/09/2025

💆‍♀️W E L L N E S S M O N T H💆
To celebrate Wellness Month, we’re giving you a FREE 7-day pass to explore our Leisure services! 🎉
Try our fitness classes, swim sessions, and more — all on us! It’s the perfect way to find your feel good this September💪💚
⭐Claim your pass today and start your wellness journey!
https://hlh.scot/3HG7ya3

26/08/2025

THE PARENT HUB

NHS Highland have launched 'The Parent Hub'. This resource has been created to improve communication between the NHS Highland Health Improvement team and parents and carers. They want to work with you to improve the health and wellbeing of all children across Highland.

This is an interactive site so that parents and carers know where to come for reliable information and support and also provide them with a way to share their thoughts and ideas.

For more information visit The parent Hub here:

👋🏼 Welcome to The Parent Hub We are delighted you are here and would love you to take a look about and to share your thoughts and ideas using the various interactive tools below. This really is your page and we would like you to help us design it so that it provides the

14/08/2025

SEXUAL HEALTH SCREENING

We now offer free, confidential, online sexual health screening for all our patients at Crown Medical Practice.

You will not be asked to provide any identifiable details. At the end of the questionnaire you will be given two unique numbers which you will need when you contact the practice to request the recommended screening tests.

Please note - the sexual health screening tool can only be used if you have no symptoms. If you do have any symptoms like a change in bleeding, pain, urinary symptoms, discharge or rash please make a GP appointment for review instead of using this screening tool by calling our reception team on 01463 214450.

Go visit:
https://crowninvernessforms.co.uk/ to fill in the form to assess your risk and arrange further tests that may be required.

04/08/2025

*PUBLIC HOLIDAY 4TH OF AUGUST*

On Monday the 4th of August we will be providing a reduced service in line with the NHS Highland GP practice public holidays and will be open for pre-booked appointments only. Our phone lines will be closed.

If you require urgent medical assistance on this day please contact NHS24 on 111.

We will resume our normal service on Tuesday the 5th August.

16/07/2025

JOB VACANCY

Crown Medical Practice is seeking a highly motivated Medical Receptionist to join our friendly primary care team, with experience in dealing with the public and who is capable of working across all aspects of practice administration.

Previous experience of working in a medical practice would be highly desirable but not essential as full training will be provided and finding the right person to fit in with the team is more important.

For more information and to find out how to apply please go to our website:

Practice Website for Crown Medical Practice

14/07/2025

COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY LISTENING SERVICE

As of the 23rd of July 2025, the Community Chaplaincy Listening Service is back at Crown Medical Practice. Sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings once a fortnight.

Please speak to a clinician if you think you would benefit and would like an appointment.