SMS TEXT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS - we have started to send these out to patients for some types of appointments and this will eventually roll out for all types of appointments. Please ensure your contact numbers are kept up to date with us using the contact form on this webpage. If you do not wish to receive text reminders please let us know, again by using the contact form. May 2023.
ADULT/CHILD and TRAVEL VACCINATION SERVICE -
Please find below information on how to access all vaccinations from 1/3/23. The vaccination service is being transferred from GP practices in the NHS Highland area from that date and will be delivered by NHS Highland colleagues (adults and childrens vaccines) and by selected pharmacies (travel vaccines).
GP practices will no longer be able to access information regarding appointments
etc and enquiries should be directed to the NHSH Service Delivery Centre on 08000 320339.
Helpful links on the NHSH website –
Some information from NHS Highland can be found here on our website under Clinics & Services - Travel Health and also Adult/Childrens vaccinations
North Highland HSCP – GP holidays 2023
The practice will be closed on all of these dates and medical support will be through NHS24 on 111
- Monday, 2nd January
- Tuesday, 3rd January 2023
- Friday 7th April
- Monday 10th April
- Monday 1st May
- Friday 7th July
- Monday 7th August
- Friday 13th October
- Monday 25th December
- Tuesday 26th December
Protected learning Time -
2023 -
Thursday 9th February
Tuesday 30th May
Tuesday 12th September
Thursday 30th November
Both Tain & District and Tain & Fearn practices will be closed from 1pm to 6pm on the above listed dates for training. They will re-open the next day at 8am.
During this brief closure please only telephone the practices for urgent medical conditions that cannot wait until the next day and please make sure that you collect any medications needed before 1pm as the reception desk will not be manned.
If you require any advice or help on any of the following matters during this brief closure then here are the numbers to contact –
Medication advice/Minor ailments – Please contact your local pharmacy. Balintore – 832291, Well 23-25 – 892002 and Well 5-9 – 892009
Minor injuries – Please dial 111 for NHS24
Medical emergencies – please dial 999
NHS24 - phone direct on 111
Click here to Order Prescriptions. Please see information on Minimum Intervals in the Prescriptions section.
Rapsons Bus and Coach Travel – patient information - Click here for details