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Public Holidays - May 2024
In line with the public holidays for General Practices across Tayside, Erskine Practice will be closed on the following dates in May
- Monday 6 May 2024
- Monday 27 May 2024
If you require urgent medical care when the Practice is closed, please contact NHS24 on 111 (free phone). Call 999 in a medical emergency.
- Please allow an extra day when ordering repeat prescriptions
Dr Earl Retirement (February 2024)
Dr Earl retired from the Practice on 29 February 2024. We thank Dr Earl for her contribution as a GP partner for the many years she was at the Practice and wish her a long and happy retirement.
Surgery Abroad Without an NHS Referral
NHS Scotland does not recommend choosing to pay to travel abroad for surgery as part of a packaged holiday. Please see attached information leaflet for more information.
Surgery Abroad Without NHS Referral
Extended Hours Service
From October 2022, the Practice will provide an extended hours service offering pre-bookable telephone appointments on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30am. Reception staff can assist if you wish to utilise this service. Our phone lines open at 8am as usual for routine and urgent care
Sources of Support (social prescribing)
Social prescribing is an approach which is being used in GP Practices to help patients with non- medical issues which are impacting upon their mental health and wellbeing. The link worker is part of the GP Practice team and is an experienced practitioner who will work with you on the issues which are causing you the most concern and identify services/community groups/activities which are best placed to help you.
A patient information leaflet and self referral form is available using in the links below
Patient Information Leaflet - Sources of Support
Self Referral Form - Sources of Support
NHS Tayside Vaccination Service
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More information on the vaccination programme in Tayside is available at www.vaccinationtayside.scot.nhs.uk |
Patient Assessment and Liaison Mental Health Services (PALMS)
Are you worried about your mental health? Feeling overwhelmed or low and need to talk to someone about seeking relevant support?
You can self refer to PALMS for consultation.
Who is this service for?
- Anyone aged 16-64 years old who is experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Individuals aged 16-17 years old who are not enrolled in school education.
- Anyone not currently seeing a mental health professional (e.g. psychologist, mental health nurse or psychiatrist
- Individuals struggling with low mood, anxiety, self esteem, distressing life events or other difficulties that you would like help with.
To find out if PALMS is the right service for you, please speak to the medical practice reception staff on 01382 458333
Please quote "Mental health specialist" or "PALMS".
Palms Patient information leaflet
erskine.tayside@nhs.scot is checked daily by administration staff during our working hours. Emails will be reviewed and passed to the appropriate member(s) of the Erskine Practice.
Please be advised this is NOT a suitable address for URGENT clinical problems. You should call the practice reception on 01382 458333, or contact NHS 24 when the practice is closed.
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Welcome to the Erskine Practice
We are a GP Practice, located in Dundee at Erskine Practice, Arthurstone Medical Centre. As well as the doctors we have an extensive healthcare team working from our surgery.
We offer a wide range of services and we aim to provide high-quality medical care through our continued commitment to excellence in the delivery of our services.
This website has been specially designed to help you make the most of the Erskine Practice.
Online Services
We offer various online services such as ordering repeat prescriptions and updating your contact details. Some of these services have certain requirements.
Repeat Prescriptions - Click here to access this service. Please allow 2 working days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after ordering for collection at the surgery. If you normally collect your prescription at the pharmacy, please allow 7 working days
Please do not order your medication early as this will put additional pressure on the system resulting in further delays.
Update your contact details - Click here to access this service
Email - erskine.tayside@nhs.scot is checked daily by administration staff during our working hours. Emails will be reviewed and passed to the appropriate member(s) of the Erskine Practice. Please be advised this is NOT a suitable address for URGENT clinical problems or to arrange appointments. You should call the practice reception on 01382 458333, or contact NHS 24 when the practice is closed.
Opening Times
Opening Hours
The surgery is open at the following times
| Monday: | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Tuesday: | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Wednesday: | 08:00 to 18:00 ** |
| Thursday: | 08:00 to 18:00 ** |
| Friday: | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Weekend: | Closed |
** Extended Hours Service
The Practice provides an extended hours service offering pre-bookable telephone appointments on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30 am. Reception staff can assist if you wish to utilise this service. Our phone lines open at 8am as usual for routine and urgent care
The practice runs a restricted access period between 1 and 2pm. During this time, emergencies and urgent matters will be handled. Please try and avoid calling or visiting during this time.
Protected Learning Time (Staff Training)
Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 1pm
In line with the protected learning time for General Practices across Tayside, the Practice is closed from 1 pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024, except for urgent medical care.
- If you require urgent medical care that afternoon, the practice reception team will refer you to the GP out-of-hours service who will then contact you back
- For non-urgent medical care, please call back the following day.
- Call 999 in a medical emergency.
Practice Closure Information
Information about what to do when the surgery is closed can be found by clicking the heading above called Opening Hours | When We Are Closed
Public Holidays
- Monday 1 April 2024
- Monday 8 April 2024
- Monday 6 May 2024
- Monday 27 May 2024
- Monday 22 July 2024
- Monday 07 October 2024
- Wednesday 25 December 2024
- Thursday 26 December 2024
- Wednesday 1 January 2025
- Thursday 2 January 2025
Contact Details
Online Services
