Kings Practice Perth

24/04/2026

** PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURES - 4 May & 25 May 2026 **

Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

Most GP surgeries in Tayside will be closed on Monday 4 and Monday 25 May. Please check your practice’s opening times.

Make sure you get the right care in the right place this spring.

Find out more at www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

24/04/2026

Farm animals carry germs we can’t see.

🥪 If you’re visiting a petting farm or zoo, it’s important to only eat or drink in designated picnic areas or cafes.

🧼 Before you do, always wash your hands with soap and water first, and supervise young children to make sure they do it properly too.

For more advice on keeping well outdoors, visit 🔽

nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

24/04/2026

📢 Early Years Learning! 📢

In collaboration with Early Years Inclusion Support, we are hosting the following leaning:
✍️ Practical Understanding of Autism for Early Years
📝 Split over 3 sessions: Theory, Strategies and Evaluation
🎟️ FREE of Charge
📅 Thursday 7th, 14th and 28th May at 6pm until 8pm
📍 14 New Row, Perth, PH1 5QA

This learning is open to all, you do not need to be registered with PAS to sign up. If you have any queries, please reach out to our Family and Education Services team:
📩 families@perthautismsupport.org.uk

Please sign up through the following Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-understanding-of-autism-for-early-years-tickets-1988068506420

24/04/2026

🌡️ Whooping Cough: What You Need to Know 🌡️In this video, we cover everything you need to know about whooping cough, also known as pertussis. This highly c...

22/04/2026

🚨 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 – 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 🚨

We have been advised of an issue affecting some patients prescribed Ramipril tablets (used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney disease).

⚠️ What’s the issue?
A batch produced by Crescent Pharma Ltd may contain a mix of Ramipril 5mg and 10mg tablets in the same packaging.

⚠️ Who is affected?
Patients prescribed Ramipril 10mg tablets.
The affected batch number is: GR174091

👉 What you should do:
• Check your medication if you are prescribed Ramipril 10mg
• Look for the batch number GR174091 on the outer carton
• Check that all strips inside are clearly labelled 10mg

❗ If you find any strips labelled 5mg:
Please return the medication immediately to the pharmacy that dispensed it to you.

15/04/2026

A third of people in the UK don’t complete their bowel cancer screening test.

Bowel screening helps spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s more treatable.

This , Bowel Cancer UK want everyone who receives their free bowel cancer screening test to complete and return it as soon as possible.

Let's spread the word together. Get involved today and .

https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT

15/04/2026

In this video, we sit down with Gordon, a specialist gastroenterology dietitian, to discuss the important topic of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and its rel...

15/04/2026

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and plan trips to places like petting farms and zoos 🐾

Farm animals can carry germs we can’t see though, so as well as remembering to wash your hands after touching any animals or the places they’re kept, you should also:

✅ Clean your shoes

✅ Clean pushchair wheels

For more advice on keeping well outdoors, visit 🔽

nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors

15/04/2026

09/04/2026

📢 PRACTICE CLOSURE REMINDER

Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 13 April in line with public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

💊 Your local community pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we are closed.

📍 Please see the post below for pharmacies open on Monday 13 April.

09/04/2026

Expectant parents of multiples in Scotland can join free online antenatal courses delivered by a registered midwife.

The sessions cover antenatal care, birth, and the early days at home with twins, triplets or more.

Upcoming dates:
11 & 13 April
16 & 18 May
13 & 15 June
25 & 27 July

To book your place, https://twinstrust.org/course-listings/_course/scotland-antenatal-online-course.html or email courses@twinstrust.org for more information.

09/04/2026

Feeling low, anxious, or depressed? Breathing Space is here to help. NHS 24's free and confidential phone and web chat service is available 365 days a year for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over.
Call 0800 83 85 87 or visit www.breathingspace.scot for support.