We are a small and friendly GP Practice in Perth city centre situated within Drumhar Health Centre. Our patient area includes Perth and Scone.
Drumhar Health Centre, Perth
Joined June 2023
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The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Early signs of bowel cancer are often hidden, it’s important to look out for changes in your bowel movements.
For a full list of signs and symptoms visit: ow.ly/cvgn50YBHvf
If you’re worried about your symptoms, your GP practice wants to know.
#BowelScreeningScotland
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Spring is a great time to get outdoors. Heading to a petting farm?
Along with washing your hands after contact with animals, remember to:
✅ Clean your shoes
✅ Clean pushchair wheels
For more advice on keeping well outdoors, visit 🔽
nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors
#SafeFarmVisits
ALT Advice to clean shoes and pushchair wheels to prevent bringing farm germs into the home.
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Over winter, shorter days and lower temperatures can affect our health and wellbeing so it's important to:
🔹Keep active if you’re able
🔹Stay connected with friends or family
🔹Check on vulnerable family and neighbours
Learn more🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
ALT A person with their arm around an elderly woman. The text above reads: Take care of yourself and others who need extra help in cold weather. Below is a yellow triangle icon with two snowflakes and a thermometer at a low level. The PHS logo is in the bottom right corner.
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
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].
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Do you want to learn to communicate better with people living with dementia? 💬 Join our workshop to gain practical tips and skills.
Sign up now 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-…
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
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.
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
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 keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk
Festive opening times for community pharmacies >> tinyurl.com/bdzck4yw
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Got flu symptoms? If you're otherwise fit and healthy, there's usually no need to see a doctor. The best thing to do is stay at home, rest and treat the symptoms yourself.
Visit keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.ukfor advice on how to care for yourself at home.
AFTERNOON CLOSURE: 26 NOVEMBER FROM 1PM
In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 26 November for training. There will be no access to the practice.
If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, please call 07704741673.
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
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 .
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
❄️ Stay safe outdoors in winter ❄️
🔹 Wrap up well – wear a hat and gloves
🔹 Watch out for icy pavements and roads
🔹 Wear shoes with a good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls
Find more cold weather tips on NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
ALT A person walking on icy ground, wearing walking boots. Text above says 'stay safe outdoors in cold weather - wear shoes with good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls'. Below is a yellow warning triangle with snowflake symbols and a thermometer at low level. The PHS logo is in the bottom right corner.
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Our #Perth Self-Management Course returns soon. The free course will via Zoom.
More Details ⬇️ Register 🎟️ bit.ly/4nAbyIW
@SoniaCottom @NHSTayside @PerthSconeMed @YourCommunityPK @CPKLibraries @PerthandKinross @ThirdSectorPK @AdviceCentre_NW @CHEX_Org @LadeMedical
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
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:
eventbrite.com/e/carers-righ…
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
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: nhsinform.scot/flu
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Want to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes? 💡
Our free online course starts on Nov 26!
✅ Learn at your own pace
💬 Live Q&As with experts
🎓 Get a certificate
🔗 user.mydiabetes.com
#T1D #FreeCourse #GBdoc #diabetescommunity
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Breast screening is always carried out by a female mammographer and the appointment only takes around 10 minutes.
For information, visit nhsinform.scot/breastscreeni…
#BreastScreeningScot
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
🎓 Free Course: Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin
📅 Starts 29 Oct | 🕕 Live Q&A 6–7pm BST
✅ Learn insulin types, injection tips, carb ratios & more
🎖️ Get certified
🔗 Register: user.mydiabetes.com
#Gbdoc #Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #InsulinManagement
The Lade Medical Practice retweeted
Our #Perth Self-Management Course returns in November.
More Details ⬇️ Register 🎟️ bit.ly/4nAbyIW
@SoniaCottom @NHSTayside @PerthSconeMed @YourCommunityPK @CPKLibraries @PerthandKinross @ScotCLWnetwork @ThirdSectorPK @AdviceCentre_NW @CHEX_Org @LadeMedical
The Lade Medical Practice is closed on Monday 6 October, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common illnesses while we are closed.
Most GPs in Tayside will be closed on Monday 6 October. Please check your practice’s opening times.
Community pharmacies can offer advice and treatment for many illnesses. Swipe for pharmacies open on Monday 6 October.
Find out more rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk
ALT Image has an illustration of a stethoscope and the NHS Tayside logo with the following wording: Health services over October holidays. Most GP surgeries in Tayside are closed on Monday 6 October. Please check your practice’s opening hours. If you have a non-urgent health issue over the spring holidays, wait until your GP surgery reopens or contact a local pharmacy. If you think you need A&E but it’s not life-threatening, call 111. Do not attend A&E with a problem you would normally see your GP with. If it’s an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E. www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk
The Lade Medical Practice is closed on Monday 6 October, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Most GPs in Tayside will be closed on Monday 6 October. Please check your practice’s opening times.
Make sure you get the right care in the right place this Autumn.
Find out more 📷 rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk
