Perth & Scone Medical Group

23/02/2026

AFTERNOON CLOSURE: 25 FEBRUARY, FROM 1PM - 6PM

In line with GP Practices across Tayside, Taymount and Scone surgeries are closed for routine matters on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲𝗽𝗺 to allow for protected staff training.

If you require URGENT medical assistance during this time, you can call 07925 583388. You will be signposted to an appropriate service or referred to the Out of Hours team if clinically necessary.

Normal services will recommence from 8am on Thursday 26 February.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Sleep is essential in enabling us to function well in our daily life 😴 A good sleep pattern and quality sleep is important in enabling children to participate fully in school and family life. Often children’s senses are over-stimulated and they can find it hard to regulate themselves to be calm enough to fall asleep. Each home environment and routine will be different, but here are some tips which consider the impact of the senses when we are trying to go to sleep 🛏

1. Aim for a consistent bedtime
2. Create a quiet environment – bedrooms should be as un-stimulating on the senses as possible so keep them quiet, dark, uncluttered and at a middle temperature
3. Turn off electronic devices – research shows that blue light from screens stimulates our brains
4. Try some calming activities – some children enjoy warm baths for others this is over-stimulating or stressful so try to find a quiet activity your child enjoys. Perhaps a puzzle, or time reading a book?
5. Deep pressure – some children find deep pressure helps. This could be a massage or tight squeezy cuddles or even being rolled up tight in the blanket. You could try other heavy work activities such as carrying a laundry basket or wringing out their face cloth. These types of activities stimulate our proprioceptive (body awareness) system and is known to have a calming effect on our brains

You can find out more about sleep at www.sleepscotland.org/

19/02/2026

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

The Gie it Laldy Carers Choir

Every Wednesday from 2pm - 4pm
The Space, Perth Theatre.

All unpaid Carers are welcome to attend.

17/02/2026

It’s important to find a way to stop smoking that works for you.

🤝 You can get support to Quit Your Way at your local pharmacy, including free one-to-one support and stop-smoking medication over a 12-week period.

📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84

17/02/2026

People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided.

To find out more, visit: www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

17/02/2026

09/02/2026

🤢💩 Caught norovirus? - here's our quick guide on what to do to help you feel better and prevent it from spreading to others.

TREATING NOROVIRUS

🔹 take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains
🔹 get plenty of rest
🔹 use special rehydration drinks if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine. These are available in community pharmacies

Norovirus can be very unpleasant but usually clears up by itself in a few days. You can normally look after yourself or your child at home.

⚠️Avoid going to your GP, as norovirus can spread to others very easily.

📱Phone your GP practice or NHS 24 on 111 if you’re concerned or need advice.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD

🔹 stay off work or school until at least 48 hours after the norovirus symptoms have stopped
🔹 avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time
🔹 wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water particularly after using the toilet and before preparing or handling food
🔹 be aware alcohol-based hand gels don’t kill the virus
🔹 disinfect any surfaces or objects that could be contaminated, using a bleach-based household cleaner.
🔹 wash any items of clothing or bedding that could have become contaminated separately on a hot wash (60°C)
🔹 do not share towels and flannels
🔹 flush any poo or vomit in the toilet and clean the surrounding area with a bleach-based household cleaner
🔹 avoid eating raw, unwashed food
🔹 only eat oysters from a reliable source as they can carry norovirus

Remember norovirus spreads very easily in public places such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

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