Perth & Scone Medical Group provide general medical services from our custom-built premises in Perth (Taymount Surgery) and the village of Scone (Scone Surgery)
Perth, Scotland
Joined December 2018
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Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
A smile doesn’t always tell the full story. Take a moment to learn more about the hidden realities of chronic pain and how we can better support one another.
Find out more: bit.ly/4fKQZWq
#ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #PainAwarenessMonth2026
@SoniaCottom
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Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
Ticks live in long grass and can bite without you noticing 🕷️
Reduce your chances of getting bitten whilst enjoying the outdoors by:
👖 Wearing long sleeves and trousers
🥾 Sticking to main paths
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites
#BeTickAware
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Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.
Watch this short video for answers to some of the most common questions about cervical screening (smear test). It could help make you feel more comfortable about your next appointment.
For more information visit: nhsinform.scot/cervicalscree…
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
Make sure you’re protected against serious diseases such as measles and meningitis by checking your vaccination status before you head to uni or college.
For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforst…
#ScotSummer
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
All men aged 65 are invited to attend an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening appointment. It’s a simple ultrasound scan of your abdomen (tummy) which can find out if you have an aneurysm. This short video explains what to expect at your appointment. #AAAScreeningScot
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
🌟 Chronic Pain? We Can Help. 🌟
Join our FREE Perth 5-week course starting Tue 19th May 2-4pm
Details ⬇️➡️ Register - bit.ly/48YOr5k
@SoniaCottom @NHSTayside @PerthSconeMed @YourCommunityPK @CPKLibraries @PerthandKinross @ThirdSectorPK @AdviceCentre_NW @LadeMedical
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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 nhsinform.scot/bowelscreenin…
#BowelScreeningScotland
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Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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 scotblood.co.uk
Perth & Scone Medical Group 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].
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 keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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 nhsinform.scot/vaccinesinpre…
Perth & Scone Medical Group 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.
Perth & Scone Medical Group 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
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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: bit.ly/42uppb
Perth & Scone Medical Group 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.
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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 🔽
nhsinform.scot/flu
Latest flu data here 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/pu…
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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.
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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 nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-pro…
Perth & Scone Medical Group retweeted
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 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/ne…
