Perth & Scone Medical Group

Perth & Scone Medical Group provide general medical services from our custom-built premises in Perth (Taymount Surgery) and the village of Scone (Scone Surgery)

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[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Information to help you with your bowel screening test kit is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio) at https://t.co/uNfV8hdboi
#BowelScreeningScotland

[SNBTS-Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service @givebloodscot]

PLEASE SHARE! With extreme weather continuing in the North, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy. If it's safe for you to give blood at Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness Donor Centres this week, we really need you. Book in at https://t.co/FjkS2aOwui

[Carers Scotland @CarersScotland]

Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…

✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email [email protected].

[Perth & Scone Medical Group @PerthSconeMed]

Taymount & 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 https://t.co/2NRbPTJlD6

[Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra_scot]

Our mental health hubs remain fully open offering free support to anyone struggling over the festive period.

Please share so everyone knows we are here for them this Christmas time in #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh

#MentalHealthMatters #suicideprevention

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

During pregnancy, it’s recommended to take up all vaccines that are offered to protect you and your baby from serious illness.

For more information, visit https://t.co/JoDpDzX7hy

[Carers Scotland @CarersScotland]

Our telephone helpline will continue to be available throughout the festive period, and will be open Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).

The number is 0808 808 7777 and is free to call from landlines and mobiles.

[NHS Tayside @NHSTayside]

GPs are closed 25-28 Dec and 1-4 Jan. Know where to get the right care in the right place this festive season.

Find out more at https://t.co/9jA14MY0FF

Festive opening times for community pharmacies >> https://t.co/GEM2xYEgrV

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be paid by Social Security Scotland this winter. If you are 66 years old or over, you could get a payment of between £101.70 and £305.10.
Find out more at: https://t.co/0i0i7lHKt5

[NHS Tayside @NHSTayside]

There is a new evening support group for people with Type 1 diabetes. The group meets in the Strathmore Diabetes Centre at Ninewells Hospital.
The next meeting is on Thursday 27 November at 6.30pm. Come along for a friendly get together and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

With case numbers for flu still increasing, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

More info 🔽
https://t.co/cMkgmhTUCD

Latest flu data here 🔽
https://t.co/XyzBcSBuvu

[Perth & Scone Medical Group @PerthSconeMed]

AFTERNOON CLOSURE: 26 NOVEMBER, 1PM - 6PM

In line with GP Practices across Tayside, Taymount & Scone surgeries are closed for routine matters on Wednesday 26 November, 1pm-6pm for staff training.

If you require URGENT medical assistance during this time, call 07925 583388.

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

All young people in S1 and S3 are offered the HPV, MenACWY and DTP vaccines which help protect them against serious diseases such as meningitis and different cancers.

Remember to #ChatSignProtect

For more information visit https://t.co/X94fvnKgYm

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Our latest annual HPV immunisation report shows that uptake remains lower than rates seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HPV is a common virus, usually spread through sexual contact, and responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer.

More info 🔽
https://t.co/bfI16HlSBV

[NHS Tayside @NHSTayside]

There is a new evening support group for people with Type 1 diabetes. The group meets in the Strathmore Diabetes Centre at Ninewells Hospital.
The next meeting is on Thursday 27 November at 6.30pm. Come along for a friendly get together and enjoy a chat and a cuppa .

[Carers Scotland @CarersScotland]

We are holding an online information session for carers this Carers Rights Day.

Thursday 20th November
12.00-1.00pm
Online

Limited spaces. Find out more and book here:
https://t.co/GlJZDy0zw2

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Although case numbers are still low, we’ve seen an early start to this year’s flu season in Scotland.

It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

Find out more: https://t.co/cMkgmhTUCD

[Perth & Scone Medical Group @PerthSconeMed]

JOB VACANCY
We are currently looking for an experienced, trustworthy and reliable part-time Medical Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant to join our practice team.

Full information at:
https://t.co/MUN8mYZqAP

#Jobs #jobsearch #receptionist #admin

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Whooping cough is serious. The first symptoms include a runny nose, red and watery eyes, a sore throat and a slightly raised temperature.

For more information on the signs and symptoms of whooping cough, visit https://t.co/9R44mrIahf