Bishopton Medical Practice

31/03/2026

NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS

We are currently having a system IT issue, please still attend any appointments as planned.
However we are currently unable to access any of our computer system at reception.
We will update as soon as we have any more information.
Thank you for understanding.

24/02/2026

NOTICE
We have gone live with our new clinical IT system this morning. This system is completely different from the system we have been using, and it will take all of our staff some time to learn and familiarise themselves with it's use. We have also experienced some unexpected teething problems today, and are receiving IT support to work through them. This means that all of our usual tasks and processes will take a bit longer for a short time, while we all adapt. Please try to be mindful of that, and show patience with our staff who are all working very hard to return us to business as usual as soon as possible.
BMP

20/02/2026

NOTICE

All of our non-emergency appointments for GPs today (Friday) are now full. These limited 'on the day' appointments will be available again Monday morning from 08:30.

If you have an acute medical emergency that you feel requires attention from our Emergency GP today then contact us as you always would have in the past. As normal, these requests will be triaged by our Emergency GP.

This is a challenging situation, which is certainly not ideal for anyone. Please be patient, and bare with us as we try to navigate this system downtime as best as we can. We all look forward to our normal services returning ASAP after we go live with our new clinical system on Tuesday (24th) next week.

Mant thanks,
BMP

19/02/2026

NOTICE

All of our non-emergency appointments for GPs today are now full. These limited 'on the day' appointments will be available again tomorrow morning from 08:30. However, we still have availability for minor illness appointments today with our two Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

If you have an acute medical emergency that you feel requires attention from our Emergency GP today then contact us as you always would have in the past. As normal, these requests will be triaged by our Emergency GP.

This is a challenging situation, which is certainly not ideal for anyone. Please be patient, and bare with us as we try to navigate this system downtime as best as we can. We all look forward to our normal services returning ASAP after we go live with our new clinical system on Tuesday (24th) next week.

Mant thanks,
BMP

16/02/2026

NOTICE: EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS ONLY -

As previously communicated due to our up coming systems change we currently have no availability for pre booking any appointments with any clinicians.
Please DO NOT contact the practice to pre book any appointments at this stage as this will not be possible.
If your issue is an emergency and needs dealt with today this will be triaged by the duty Dr as normal.

10/02/2026

Both of our current vacancies
Clinical Services Coordinator
Clinical Administrator
can be found on:
Https://practice.jobs.nhs.scot

Search for current practice vacancies - GPs, Dentists, practice locums, practice nurse, practice manager and vacancies for primary care contractors.

10/02/2026

-----FINAL REMINDER---

Due to our up coming system change over any patient's requiring a prescription issued between 18/02/26 and 24/02/26 has until 6pm on 13/02/26 to order this prescription. If not requested by this date the prescription will not be issued until after 24/02/26.

09/02/2026

We are now looking to recruit into our Clinical Admin team. The permanent Clinical Administrator post is for 21 hours per week, comprising 7 hours on each of Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Previous experience in a Medical Secretary role would be advantageous but not essential. All training required will be provided for by the Practice. Please send CV and cover letter FAO Practice Manager to ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot
The closing date is Monday 2nd March and interviews will take place w/c Monday 9th March
The vacancy will also be posted tomorrow on https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/

BMP

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03/02/2026

Good afternoon

Today we have been sending a number of patients a short questionnaire regarding medication via text message.

Unfortunately, there is an issue with the SUBMIT button at the bottom of this link and so, you will be unable to respond at the moment.

To those who have received this, please accept our apologies. We are working to resolve this issue will re-send the message when we can.

Thank you for your understanding on this matter.

BMP

03/02/2026

PATIENT NOTICE
Patient reminder – Change to patients services from 17/2/26 24/2/26
Bishopton Medical Practice will undergo Vision migration in February. This means we will have a
period of time (afternoon of) Tuesday 17th February-Tuesday 24th February, where we will have
‘read only’ access to medical record systems. As a result of this, we will:
• be unable to issue regular medications – if you are due any prescriptions during this period
then you MUST order them early, and the cut-off date will be Friday 13th February, in
order for us to process all of them before EMIS shuts down in the afternoon of Tuesday 17th
February (Please note during this time from 6pm on Friday 13/2/26 until Tuesday 24/2/26
online prescription requests and the prescription phone line will both be suspended).
Please note the pharmacy will be extremely busy due to the increase in demand for
prescriptions leading up to and during this time – please allow 72 hours for prescription
collection
• be unable to do non-emergency bloods
• not receive any electronic secondary care communication (e.g. hospital/clinic letters)
• not receive any results (bloods, scans, swabs, urine)
• not be able to provide copies of medical records
• not be able to produce private medical reports
• be unable to register new patients
• not have our self-check in facilities
• be unable to book future appointments
During the extended time of Wednesday 18th February-Tuesday 3rd March, we will have to operate
slightly differently, with on the day appointments only. This means that if you phone for an
appointment on any day during this period, you will have to be available that day and take the time
you are given. You will have a choice of face to face or telephone consultation with our ANPs and
with either a male or female GP. Once the appointments are full on any day then you will be
required to call back the next day.
This is an enormous undertaking, and we do not take changes to the services we provide lightly. The
changes noted above are for a relatively, and necessary, short period of time, and we would
therefore ask you to be patient as we navigate, and familiarise ourselves with, this significant
change of clinical records system.
Regards BMP

02/02/2026

We are now looking to recruit a new member of staff for our Reception team. The hours are 20hrs/week, Monday 14:00-20:00 Tuesday 13:00 - 18:00 and wednesday 08:30-18:00. Please hand in/email (ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot) CV and cover letter FAO Lynn McFarlane, Assistant Practice Manager. Previous GP Practice experience is useful, but not essential as all training will be delivered in-house. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026
BMP

21/01/2026

Please see below with some additional information added from last weeks post.

PATIENT NOTICE
Patient reminder – Change to patients services from 17/2/26 24/2/26
Bishopton Medical Practice will undergo Vision migration in February. This means we will have a
period of time (afternoon of) Tuesday 17th February-Tuesday 24th February, where we will have
‘read only’ access to medical record systems. As a result of this, we will:
• be unable to issue regular medications – if you are due any prescriptions during this period
then you MUST order them early, and the cut-off date will be Friday 13th February, in
order for us to process all of them before EMIS shuts down in the afternoon of Tuesday 17th
February (Please note during this time from 6pm on Friday 13/2/26 until Tuesday 24/2/26
online prescription requests and the prescription phone line will both be suspended).
Please note the pharmacy will be extremely busy due to the increase in demand for
prescriptions leading up to and during this time – please allow 72 hours for prescription
collection
• be unable to do non-emergency bloods
• not receive any electronic secondary care communication (e.g. hospital/clinic letters)
• not receive any results (bloods, scans, swabs, urine)
• not be able to provide copies of medical records
• not be able to produce private medical reports
• be unable to register new patients
• not have our self-check in facilities
• be unable to book future appointments
During the extended time of Wednesday 18th February-Tuesday 3rd March, we will have to operate
slightly differently, with on the day appointments only. This means that if you phone for an
appointment on any day during this period, you will have to be available that day and take the time
you are given. You will have a choice of face to face or telephone consultation with our ANPs and
with either a male or female GP. Once the appointments are full on any day then you will be
required to call back the next day.
This is an enormous undertaking, and we do not take changes to the services we provide lightly. The
changes noted above are for a relatively, and necessary, short period of time, and we would
therefore ask you to be patient as we navigate, and familiarise ourselves with, this significant
change of clinical records system.
Regards BMP