Archived News: 2023
Older news from Kings Practice. View our news page for the latest posts.
Festive Season Closures
Kings Practice is closed from 23 - 26 December and 30 December – 2 January.
GP surgeries are closed from 23-26 December and 30 December – 2 January. If you have a non-urgent health issue over the...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Appointments: Arriving Late
From January 1st 2024 we have taken the decision that any patient who arrives late for their appointment will not be seen and will have to book the next available routine appointment.
Help Yourself Stay Well this Winter
Here’s a bit of #HealthyKnowHow! You can help yourself stay well this winter by downloading NHS 24 Online. The app is...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Sunday, 17 December 2023
Public Holidays & Closures 2023-24
Dates on which the practice will be closed for public holidays during 2024, and the remainder of 2023, for your calendar or diary. The next closures are 25 December and 26 December 2023.
Vaccination Update
If you are eligible for a free shingles vaccine you will be invited to attend your local vaccination centre from January 2024, when the winter vaccination programme is complete.
Our vaccination inquiries team has been receiving a high volume of queries from patients regarding receiving their...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 6 November 2023
New Appointment: Dr MacLean
We are delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty MacLean has joined the team at Kings Practice.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. The NHS offers breast screening to find breast cancers at an early stage when...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday, 11 October 2023
Public Holiday - 9 October
Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 9 October, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Normal services will resume from 8am on Tuesday 10 October.
GP Premises Survey
Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership want to hear patients’ views about their local GP premises. Your...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 11 September 2023
Child Flu Vaccinations
Flu can be serious. Even healthy children can become seriously ill from flu. That's why children aged 2-5 (and not yet...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 11 September 2023
Perth Community Maternity Unit Open Day
Have you considered birthing in your local maternity unit? The Perth Community Midwifery Team is opening its doors to...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Cruse National Bereavement Helpline
Our free Bereavement Helpline is the first point of contact for those who wish to talk in confidence about their grief....
Posted by Cruse Scotland on Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Retirement of Dr Walker
We are very sorry to announce that Dr Amanda Walker will be retiring from general practice at the end of September this year.
Tick Awareness
If you’re spending time outdoors this summer, be tick aware. Take measures to prevent getting bitten, and if you do...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Protection from Measles
Cases of measles are on the rise. That's why you should check your child has had two doses of the measles, mumps and...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Public Holiday - 24 July
Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 24 July, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Normal services will resume from 8am on Tuesday 25 July.
Job Vacancy: Part-time Medical Receptionist
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with proven experience in customer care to join our small team working in reception. Closing date: 4 August 2023.
Private Medical Care - Practice Policy
We are aware that with NHS waiting lists being lengthy at present, many patients are choosing to arrange consultations with private specialists, sometimes without our knowledge or recommendation. Whilst we understand why you may wish to do this, it is important that you are aware that your GP surgery may not necessarily be able to follow privately-made recommendations with NHS investigations or prescriptions.
Heartstart Discovery Courses in July
Heartstart Discovery will continue to offer free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 26 June 2023
Change to Working Arrangements
In addition to our usual Wednesday lunchtime closure, from today we will only be available for urgent enquiries at lunchtimes on other days.
Bridge of Earn - healthcare survey
Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership want to hear patient’s views about the health and care services available to people living in Bridge of Earn or the surrounding area. The survey closes on Sunday 25 June 2023 and responses are anonymous.
Public Holiday - 29 May
Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 29 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Normal services will resume from 8am on Tuesday 30 May.
Pre-Writing Skills for Children
Following on from last weeks training videos on Little Scribblers and Building Blocks for writing, here are some fun...
Posted by NHS Tayside Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy Service on Monday, 8 May 2023
Crohn’s & Colitis
50,000 people in Scotland are living with Crohn’s or Colitis, these can be serious conditions if left untreated. For more information visit NHSinform.scot/IBD
Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Public Holiday - 1 May & 8 May
Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 1 May and Monday 8 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Normal services will resume from 8am on Tuesday 2 May and Tuesday 9 May.
Sleepio Online Sleep Improvement Programme
Chronic stress can lead to burnout, poor sleep and can affect your overall mental, physical and emotional health. Help...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Thursday, 13 April 2023
Bowel Cancer Awareness
There are some things that increase your risk of bowel cancer that you can't change, such as your family history or your...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Public Holiday - 3 April & 10 April
Kings Practice will be closed on Monday 3 April and Monday 10 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Normal services will resume from 8am on Tuesday 4 April and Tuesday 11 April.
Nutrition and Dietetic Information
Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service has created a suite of pages on our website to provide a trusted source of diet and...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 27 March 2023
Be the Early Bird: Get checked early...
Noticed unusual lumps, blood, unexplained weight loss or other possible cancer symptoms? #BeTheEarlyBird and contact your GP practice. Find more information on cancer symptoms at getcheckedearly.org
Posted by NHS Tayside on Sunday, 26 March 2023
NHS 24 Online: Mobile App
Feeling unwell? The information you need to help you feel better may be available online. If you or someone you care for...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Saturday, 25 March 2023
MS Society: March & April Events
The MS Society support anyone who lives with or is affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Find out about their calendar of events in March and April as well as other information, tools and support.
Stress Anxiety Sleep Online Course
Our SAS SMC is back again and starting in March. The 5 week online course is open to anyone living in Perth and...
Posted by Pain Association Scotland on Monday, 20 February 2023
GP Vacancy (Salaried/with a view to Partnership)
Would you like the opportunity to work with a small, stable and friendly team? Due to pending retirement and maternity leave we are looking for one or two GPs to provide GP cover for a total of 8 sessions per week. Closing date: 31 March 2023.
Job Vacancy: Part-time Medical Receptionist
We are currently seeking an experienced receptionist to join our team at Kings Practice. Previous General Practice experience is not essential as on the job training will be provided, although previous employment in a medical environment would be advantageous. Closing date: 12 February 2023.
Cervical Screening & HPV
Did you know that the cervical screening test (smear) now looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV)? This is more accurate than the previous test that only looked for cell changes in the cervix.
— NHS Tayside (@NHSTayside) January 26, 2023
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MS Wellbeing Hub
The MS Wellbeing Hub Scotland is a one-stop-shop providing virtual information and support to help people manage their physical and mental well-being.