Autumn Newsletter

You can download our latest newsletter by clicking here. If you would like a paper copy, please pop in to the surgery.

Scam - or genuine?

Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether a contact made to you is genuine or a scam. If you are in any doubt, please don't hesitate to contact the surgery and ask for advice. Here are two examples of things that have happened recently.

Genuine

If you are currently on the waiting list for an orthopaedic procedure, you may receive a text message from NHS Scotland. Please note this is NOT a scam. Some procedures are being offered to patients earlier if they are willing to have their surgery done elsewhere in Scotland.

If you do receive a message, please engage with it and complete the questions if you are able. However, if you are unable to complete the questions or if you do not have a smart phone, please do not worry as you will be contacted by telephone over the coming weeks.

Scam

Another practice in the area let us know of an encounter they had with one of their elderly patients. The patient informed them that he was approached by a company called 'Premier UK Healthcare'.  This company telephoned the patient, they seemed to know his medical condition and that he was a patient of that Practice. The patient felt reassured that this was a genuine call when the company mentioned his practice name. He was offered a home visit and during the visit they looked at his mattress and unfortunately he has paid a £200 deposit towards the purchase of a £2,000 mattress. The Practice has clarified with their patient that they would never disclose patient information to companies or to any third party without the patient's consent, and they have advised the patient to contact the police to report this incident.

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Patient Registrations

From 3 October 2022, we will be accepting registrations from anyone who has moved into the area, as long as you have not yet registered at a local Practice.  We are unable to take applications from patients registered with Academy Medical Centre or Lour Road Group Practice, and can only accept patients currently registered with Kirriemuir if you have now moved into Forfar.

Coronavirus

If you have Coronavirus related symptoms but are well and managing, please self-isolate in line with national guidance. If you are unwell, or feel you may need hospital assessment, please contact us for advice. We cannot test for coronavirus even if you have symptoms. 

You can call the Coronavirus Helpline on 0800 028 2816.

Alternatively, you can find more information on NHS Inform:

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19

https://lbh.covid19inquiry.scot/

COVID vaccination status

People will be able access their Covid-19 Vaccine Status online, by logging on to www.nhsinform.scot/covid19status.

People who have lost or forgotten their username or password will be able to create new ones by selecting 'forgot username' or 'forgot password' options. A Freephone Covid Status Helpline will allow people to get the record posted to them.

It can be contacted on 0808 196 8565.

The Scottish Government continues to urge a highly cautious approach to international travel, given the risk of new variants. The four UK Chief Medical Officers have said that green-list status should be the exception, rather than the rule, with countries added to the list only where there are very good reasons for doing so.

Up to Date Patient Contact Information

Please ensure your contact details are up to date with our Surgery.  Updating your contact details with your GP automatically updates all systems including NHS Tayside, NHS 24 and Scottish Ambulance Service.

Practice Closure Dates

The Practice will be closed on the following dates:
(On dates marked *, the practice will be closed to patients for training all afternoon from 1pm, but emergency calls can still be taken)

Please note that the Practice will be closed from 1pm - 2pm every day for Protected Learning Time.

PLEASE CONTACT NHS 24 ON 111 IF YOU REQUIRE ADVICE. 
IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE.