The latest news from The Lade Medical Practice, including a selection of posts from our Facebook profile. Please join us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date.
There are serious challenges facing General Practice in Scotland – from underfunding and falling GP numbers to increasing patient demand and complex care needs.
Read more...The surgery will be closed on Monday 7 and Monday 21 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...This #bowelcancerawarenessmonth, Bowel Cancer UK want everyone to be able to recognise the symptoms of bowel...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday 1 April 2025
‼️Be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles.‼️ You should check whether you and your loved ones have had two doses...
Posted by NHS 24 on Monday 31 March 2025
Events for next week, still time to book! Tuesday the 11th from 10am - 12.30pm, Adult Carers walk and brunch at the...
Posted by PKAVS Carers Centre on Monday 3 March 2025
🤢💩 Caught norovirus? - here's our quick guide on what to do to help you feel better and prevent it from spreading to...
Posted by NHS 24 on Saturday 1 March 2025
In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 26 February 2025 for protected learning time. There will be no access to the practice. If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, call 07704741673.
Read more...Due to relocation we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly Practice Team in Perth City Centre. This is a part-time post (25 hours per week), and the closing date is Friday 28 February 2025.
Read more...We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Practice Reception Team in Perth City Centre. This is a part-time post (16 hours per week), and the closing date is Monday 17 February 2025.
Read more...We've been made aware of a suspicious phone call. Please make friends and family aware. Genuine requests from your GP will never come through unsolicited automated calls.
Read more...Dates on which the practice will be closed for public holidays and protected learning time during 2025, for your calendar or diary.
Read more...GP surgeries are closed from 25-26 December and 1-2 January. If you have a non-urgent health issue over the festive...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday 24 December 2024
🚨 Spot a Stroke FAST 🚨 Recognising the signs of a stroke quickly can save lives. Use the FAST method to identify symptoms: https://nhs24.info/stroke
Posted by NHS 24 on Wednesday 27 November 2024
In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 27 November for protected learning time. There will be no access to the practice. If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, call 07704741673.
Read more...An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg develops outside the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. Ectopic...
Posted by NHS 24 on Sunday 13 October 2024
Services have been restored, and our phone lines and IT systems are up and running. Thank you for your patience during the outage.
Read more...The surgery will be closed on Monday 7 October, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...Please note that some of our community vaccination centres have moved to new venues ahead of the winter flu and COVID...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Thursday 12 September 2024
In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 4 September for protected learning time. There will be no access to the practice. If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, call 07704741673.
Read more...The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Summer 2024 issue includes information about the discontinuation of the repeat prescription phone line, Community Treatment and Care Services, the waiting room blood pressure machine, and Lyme disease.
Read more...The surgery will be closed on Monday 22 July, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...Please keep being patient and kind.
If you’re planning to travel abroad visit fitfortravel.nhs.uk or call 0800 22 44 88 for up-to-date information on your...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday 12 June 2024
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
In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 5 June for protected learning time. There will be no access to the practice. If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, call 01738 622421.
Read more...🔍 Take a closer look at your skin! May is melanoma awareness month 🌞 The first sign of a melanoma is often a new mole...
Posted by NHS 24 on Thursday 30 May 2024
There are still spaces available for our upcoming Fear-Less group at North Inch Community Campus starting in June....
Posted by Parenting and Family Learning Team, Perth and Kinross on Thursday 30 May 2024
The surgery will be closed on Monday 6 and Monday 27 May, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...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
April is Stress Awareness Month. The theme this year is Little By Little. This highlights the transformative impact of...
Posted by NHS Tayside Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - CAMHS on Wednesday 3 April 2024
The surgery will be closed on Monday 1 and Monday 8 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...Do you want to stop smoking but don’t know how? Get help with free support. Whether you’re ready to stop, or just...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Thursday, 14 March 2024
If you need to talk, Breathing Space is there to listen. Managed by NHS 24, Breathing Space is Scotland’s free and...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday, 13 March 2024
CAMHS Training for Parents and Carers: Booking Open Booking is now open for our next round of Decider Skills sessions;...
Posted by NHS Tayside Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - CAMHS on Tuesday, 12 March 2024
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
In line with practices across Tayside, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 28 February for protected learning time. There will be no access to the practice. If you require urgent medical advice between 1pm and 6pm, call 01738 622421.
Read more...Got norovirus? This is one of the most common stomach bugs and usually clears up by itself in a few days. There’s no...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Tuesday, 16 January 2024
For support with mental health and wellbeing you can speak to your GP, call NHS 24 on 111 or visit...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Sunday, 14 January 2024
We're always open ❄ Share this and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas 💚
Posted by Samaritans on Friday, 22 December 2023
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 Thursday, 21 December 2023
Dates on which the practice will be closed for public holidays during 2024, for your calendar or diary.
Read more...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
Daylight is a digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is free for NHS patients based in Scotland. Available on both iOS and Android devices, you can find out more by clicking the link in the comments 😊
Posted by NHS 24 on Monday, 23 October 2023
Please be aware the adverse weather conditions today and tomorrow may affect some appointments.
Read more...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
The surgery will be closed on Monday 9 October, in line with public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...If you’re aged 65 or over you’ll be contacted by NHS Scotland with an appointment for your flu and COVID-19 vaccines....
Posted by NHS Tayside on Monday, 18 September 2023
You can help us by knowing the times of day to call and attend the surgery.
Read more...Turn to SARCS The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Friday, 15 September 2023
Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership want to hear patients’ views about their local GP premises. Your...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Friday, 15 September 2023
Our Community Listener is called Sarah – appointments can now be made with her and they can be either face to face in the practice or by telephone if you prefer.
Read more...The cervical screening test (smear test) now looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV). This is more accurate than the...
Posted by NHS Tayside on Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Women and girls in sport week 2023 We are delighted to invite participation from Women & Girls of all ages with...
Posted by Perth & Kinross Disability Sport on Friday, 6 October 2023
We NEVER disclose patient information to any companies or third parties without patient consent, so please be aware if you are approached by a company claiming to know medical information about you.
Read more...Do you feel isolated, low, lost, or are you new to the area? If so, would you like to know more about the options and opportunities available to you in your local area?
Read more...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
The surgery will be closed on Monday 24 July, in line with public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...Some nursing services are now provided at our Community Care and Treatment Centre (CCATS)
Read more...The Lade Medical Practice is accepting new patients in our practice area.
Read more...We are a friendly GP Practice in Perth city centre situated within a modern health centre. It has good wheelchair and disabled access and is close to major bus routes.
We have approximately 4,000 patients on our patient list, and welcome new patients from our practice area, which includes Perth and Scone.
Our aim is to provide a high level of family medical care.
The Lade Medical Practice
Drumhar Health Centre
North Methven Street
Perth, PH1 5PD
01738 622421
MON-FRI: 8AM-1PM & 2PM-6PM
from 1-2pm call 07704741673 (emergencies only)
Out of hours care