The Lade Medical Practice, Perth

05/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

05/12/2025

Upcoming Group Fear-Less Triple courses.

For more information please refer to https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/23971/Parent-and-Family-Learning-Programmes-for-7-16-years

05/12/2025

Save this handy guide to make sure you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place this winter.

Are you accessing the right urgent care service for your needs?

If it's urgent, or you're not sure, call NHS24 on 111. They'll make sure you get the help you need.

If a condition is life-threatening, we would always encourage you to go to A&E or call 999.

For more information on how to get the Right Care in the Right Place visit www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk or www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk

05/12/2025

GP practices will be closed for four days at Christmas (25-28 December) and four days at New Year (1-4 January).

Please check you have enough of your repeat medication and, if you need more, please make sure you order in plenty of time before the festive holidays.

Visit www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk for more tips on staying well over the winter months.

05/12/2025

With case numbers for flu rising sharply this week, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their vaccine.

New figures published today show that laboratory-confirmed cases of flu more than doubled in the past week, rising from 845 to 1,759.

Those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, and those with underlying health conditions are most at risk of serious flu illness, hospitalisation, and in some cases, death. This is why the flu vaccination programme is focussed on protecting those who are most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill with flu.

Read more on our website here: https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/december/flu-activity-continues-to-increase-in-scotland/

To find out if you’re eligible for a flu vaccine this year, or to book or rearrange your appointment, visit www.nhsinform.scot/flu

05/12/2025

It's respiratory illness season! Please help us to keep our patients and staff safe.

👬If you are coming into hospital for an appointment or attending the Emergency Department please try to come with only one other person.

👏Wash your hands regularly or use the hand gel provided at hospital entrances and in each ward and clinic area.

🤧If you have flu-like symptoms, however minor, do not visit people in hospital.

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Pregnant women are more at risk of becoming seriously ill from flu. If you're offered the flu vaccine, you've got a reason to get it.

For more information and to book an appointment visit nhsinform.scot/flu

01/12/2025

Managing a fever in children: self-care and when to get help ⬇️

Dr Mike Coates explains how to care for a child with a fever. He covers common symptoms, simple self-care tips, and when to get medical help. Fever can be wo...

01/12/2025

Confused about where to access the healthcare you need?

By getting the Right Care in the Right Place, we can all keep well and get the help we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible.

💻NHS INFORM - check symptoms and find health advice to help you stay well.

📱 NHS 24 ONLINE APP - use the chatbot to check your symptoms and find nearest services.

👩‍⚕️ PHARMACIST - help and advice with minor ailments and prescription medication.

🧠 MENTAL WELLBEING - online and telephone resources to help with mental health.

👁️ OPTOMETRIST - help with eye problems including sticky eyes or reduced vision.

🦷 DENTIST - help with injuries or pain in the mouth and teeth.

🩺 GP PRACTICE - a range of clinicians including doctors and nurses to help with both physical and mental health issues.

🩹 MINOR INJURIES - help with injuries that are not life or limb threatening, including cuts, minor burns, sprains, or suspected broken bones or fractures.

📞 111 - NHS 24 - advice when other services, such as GP or pharmacy, are closed and you are too ill to wait until they reopen.

🚑 999 OR A&E - for emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, severe breathing difficulties, or severe bleeding.

Click the link in our comments to find out more about

25/11/2025

AFTERNOON CLOSURE: 26 NOVEMBER FROM 1PM

In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 26 November for protected learning time. There will be no access to the practice.

If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, please call 07704741673.

Normal services will resume on Thursday 27 November at 8am.

GP Practices throughout Tayside are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care. They participate in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions throughout the year which allows them to provide access to training for the whole practice team.

Most GP Practices throughout Tayside will be closed for routine appointments between 1-6pm on Wednesday 26 November to take part in PLT sessions.
Please be assured, access to urgent care for patients will continue throughout this time.

During those hours on Wednesday 26 November, GP practices will continue to be contactable by phone to access urgent care which cannot wait until the practice reopens the following morning or to make any future appointments or medication requests.

GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Thursday 27 November.

25/11/2025