Perth & Scone Medical Group

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

✨TUESDAY✨
Our Breast Buddies group at Perth Community Midwife Unit is on this afternoon, at 12.30 - 2.30pm, in the Family Education room. Feel free to drop in whenever you can, no need to book. Join us for a cuppa and a chat and any feeding support you may need 🥰
For more info please email bb@homestartpk.org.uk

27/01/2026

Look after your mental wellbeing.

Experiencing the loss of a loved one? You don't have to deal with grief alone. Visit Mind to Mind at nhsinform.scot/mindtomind for compassionate support and helplines



Learn More
https://www.nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind/moving-through-grief

27/01/2026

Feeling creaky, achy, or just plain in pain? ☹️ Don’t just grin and bear it. Get expert advice straight from NHS inform!

If you're having issues with your muscles, bones, or joints, some simple steps can help to lessen your symptoms:

✅ Move often
✅ Mind your posture
✅ Try gentle exercises
✅ Use heat or ice (with a towel!)

If you're still have problems, chat with your pharmacist about pain relief or visit www.nhsinform.scot/MSK for trusted tips and when to seek further help.

01/01/2026

This week we said goodbye to our dedicated Admin Team Leader Carol. A massive loss to the practice after 23 years, but she leaves with our very best wishes for her retirement and next chapter. We’re going to miss you loads Carol 😊

31/12/2025

📢 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ AND SHARE

Hogmanay and the first few days of 2026 will be very busy for the 111 service, which may mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here's what you can do to help yourself, save time, and help us care for those in the most need first.

📱NHS inform has a range of symptom checkers for common illnesses and conditions you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers

🤒Check out the winter illness hub on NHS inform if you need help with colds, flu, coughs, sickness bugs, etc: https://nhs24.info/winter-illness

💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines
Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.

✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.
Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace

If you are using a mobile phone to call please switch to WiFi calling and ensure your device is charged. This will help to prevent your call being disconnected. Some mobile providers disconnect calls due to network capacity demand. NHS 24 does not cut calls.

NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. If you can try the above options first, it could save you time. We want to help you get the right care, in the right place. 💙

31/12/2025

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

31/12/2025

The New Year can stir up all kinds of complicated feelings, especially if you’re struggling at the moment. Add in the pressure to celebrate and it can all just feel like too much.

If you find this a hard time of year, you're not on your own – we’ll be here all night long 💚

26/12/2025

23/12/2025

🎄🎄Surgery Opening Hours for the festive period 🎄🎄

TAYMOUNT SURGERY
Christmas Eve: 8.00am - 12.30pm then 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed

Hogmanay: 8.00am - 12.30pm then 2.00pm - 6.00pm
New Years Day: Closed
Friday 2nd January: Closed

SCONE SURGERY
Christmas Eve: 8.00am - 12.00 noon (Closed PM)
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed

Hogmanay: 8.00 - 12.00 noon (Closed PM)
New Years Day: Closed
Friday 2nd January: Closed

All other days will be open as normal from 8.00am - 6.00pm.

Wishing all of our patients a very Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy New Year.

23/12/2025

Did you receive an invitation for the RSV vaccine in August/September this year but were unable to make your appointment? We're offering catch-up clinics at the beginning of January for anyone who missed their slot.

If you are eligible, please call the local vaccination enquiries team on 01382 423108 to arrange a new appointment. The booking line is open from 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday (excluding the festive public holidays).

For more information on the adult RSV programme, please visit www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult

23/12/2025

Taymount and Scone surgeries are closed 25-28 Dec and 1-4 Jan.

Your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we are closed.

Know where to get the right care in the right place this festive season... visit http://keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk