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The latest news from Kings Practice, including a selection of posts from our social media feeds. You can also join us on Facebook or Twitter.

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Zero Tolerance Notice

Kings Practice has a zero tolerance attitude towards violence and abusive behaviour. Please treat our staff with respect.

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Right Care Right Place

Save this handy guide to make sure you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place. If you think you need A&E,...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday 7 October 2024
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Stretch & Relaxation Class

šŸ†• Stretch & Relaxation class starting in Perth - Wednesday 23rd Octoberā— šŸ“† Wednesdays šŸ“ CATH Community Hub, Perth šŸ•§...

Posted by Get Out Get Active Tayside on Wednesday 9 October 2024
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Public Holiday Closure - Monday 7 October

Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 7 October, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

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General Practice Premises Public Survey Analysis

In the autumn of 2023, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership invited patientsā€™ views about their local GP premises. The analysis is now available.

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Student Health

Itā€™s time to highlight #StudentHealth. šŸ–‹ļø If you've moved away from home to study at college or uni you must register...

Posted by NHS 24 on Wednesday 11 September 2024
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Pharmacy First

If you run out of medication and your GP surgery is closed, a local pharmacy may be able to help you with a supply of medication. Visit nhsinform.scot/pharmacy-first #pharmacyfirstscotland

Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday 9 September 2024
Practice News

Afternoon Closure: 4 September from 12:30pm

In line with GP Practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 September for staff development. If you require URGENT medical advice from 12:30pm - 6pm, you can call 07703 343416.

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Job Vacancy: Part-time Medical Receptionist

We are seeking to recruit a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly, hardworking team. This is a fixed term post of 1 year to cover maternity leave. Closing date: 30 August 2024

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Whooping cough

Coughs are irritating ā€“ they can disturb your sleep and make you feel quite unwell at times. But how can you tell the...

Posted by NHS 24 on Tuesday 23 July 2024
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Summer Volcabulary

Itā€™s the summer holidays! Whether you are staying at home or going on a holiday somewhere, there will always be lots of...

Posted by NHS Tayside Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service on Wednesday 24 July 2024
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NHS 24's Summer Advice

Take care if you are exploring Scotlandā€™s beaches this summer. Stings from wildlife such as jellyfish, sea urchins, or...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday 23 July 2024
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Information for CCATS Patients: Move to Drumhar

The way in which patients in the Perth City locality will access the Community Care & Treatment Service (CCATS) will be changing over the coming weeks as the service is moving to a city centre location within Drumhar Health Centre.

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Public Holiday Closure - Monday 22 July

Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 22 July, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

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Prescribing of Diazepam for Fear of Flying

People sometimes ask the doctor or nurse to prescribe Diazepam or similar medication for fear of flying or to help sleep during flights. Prescribing these drugs is not recommended and we will no longer be providing Diazepam or similar drugs for flight anxiety.

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Rash Symptom Checker

Rashes are very common, can appear for a variety of reasons in different shapes and sizes. Our rash symptom checker on...

Posted by NHS 24 on Saturday 8 June 2024
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Afternoon Closure: 5 June from 12:30pm

In line with GP Practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 12:30pm on Wednesday 5 June for staff development. If you require URGENT medical advice from 12:30pm - 6pm, you can call 07703 343416.

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Appointment System Changes

From Monday 3 June 2024 we will be making changes to our appointment system. These changes arise from increasing demand and feedback from our patients.

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Whooping cough vaccine

The whooping cough vaccine offers important protection during pregnancy and after babies are born until theyā€™re old enough to have their routine immunisation at 8 weeks old. Watch this short video to learn why itā€™s important to get the vaccine from week 16 of pregnancy.

Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday 14 May 2024
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Public Holiday Closures - Monday 6 & Monday 27 May

Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 6 and Monday 27 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

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Hay Fever & Asthma Awareness

Ever heard of ā€˜one airway, one diseaseā€™? Hay fever and asthma often exist together, with 80% of people living with...

Posted by Allergy UK on Saturday 13 April 2024
NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Bowel Cancer Awareness

This #bowelcancerawareness, Bowel Cancer UK want you to know this #onething, the earlier the disease is spotted, the...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday 8 April 2024
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Public Holiday Closures - Monday 1 & Monday 8 April

Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 1 and Monday 8 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.

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NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Sleepio: An online sleep improvement programme

Today is World Sleep Day and if you are one of the many people who struggle with sleep and are tired of being tired why...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Friday, 15 March 2024
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Blood Donations request from SNBTS

šŸ£ We need your help - it is time for us to ensure all hospitals are well supplied for the Easter weekend. šŸ£ Please give...

Posted by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS on Friday, 15 March 2024
NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Pharmacy First

Your community pharmacy can offer advice and treatment for minor ailments. Please consider visiting a pharmacy before...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Saturday, 2 March 2024
NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Measles Awareness

Cases of measles are on the rise in parts of the UK and Europe. Thatā€™s why you should check everyone in your family has...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Friday, 1 March 2024
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Practice Closure: 28 February from 12:30pm

In line with GP Practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 12:30pm on Wednesday 28 February for staff development.

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NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Listeria Advice for Vulnerable Groups

People with weakened immune systems, including those suffering from underlying health conditions, can be more...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 19 February 2024
Perth & Kinross Council News from Facebook

Perth and Kinross Dementia Cafe

Coming up on Wednesday 6 March 2024, from 10am to 12.30pm at the North Church on Perth High Street, the Perth and...

Posted by Perth and Kinross Council on Thursday, 15 February 2024
NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Right Care, Right Place

Save this handy guide to make sure you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place this winter. If you think...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Friday, 12 January 2024
NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Shingles Vaccinations

The shingles vaccine is being offered to more people to help protect them at an earlier age. NHS Scotland canā€™t do this...

Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday, 9 January 2024
NHS Tayside News from Facebook

Winter Illness in Children

During the winter months children tend to get more minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and runny noses ā€“ especially babies and younger children. Most recover quickly at home. For handy tips on looking after your child when they are poorly and where to get the right advice & support should you need it, use the links below: www.parentclub.scot/articles/poorly www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/right-care-right-place

Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday, 9 January 2024