Comrie Medical Centre

26/08/2025

Waiting times: A plea for understanding.
This year Comrie medical centre has had a doctor on long-term sick leave, annual leave and a doctor about to start maternity leave.
As a result, the wait for a routine appointment has become longer than we would like and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future,
We understand - and share - your frustration, but now more than ever must work together to ensure people get the right care at the most appropriate times.
This will, in some cases, mean that patients with non-urgent problems cannot be accommodated as quickly as they would like, or previously expect to have been.

11/08/2025

We are looking for a new team member.
Informal enquiries welcome - please e-mail tay.comrie@nhs.scot and mark your e-mail FAO Janice Donaldson (Practice Manager).

15/07/2025

Comrie Medical Centre will be closed on 28th July 2025.

Most GP surgeries in Tayside will be closed on Monday 28 July.

Please ensure you have enough of your regular medication before the public holidays and only order what you need. There is no need to order additional medication.

Make sure you get the right care in the right place this summer.

Find out more at www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

01/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Alasdair Honeyman will be joining Comrie Medical Centre on a permanent basis from 1st August 2025.
Dr Honeyman has been helping the practice as a locum GP over the past few months and we are delighted that he will be joining us as a permanent team member.

03/06/2025

Comrie Medical Centre will be open only for emergencies.

GP Practices throughout Tayside are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care. They participate in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions throughout the year which allows them to provide access to training for the whole practice team.

Most GP Practices throughout Tayside will be closed for routine appointments between 1-6pm on Wednesday 4 June to take part in PLT sessions.

Please be assured, access to urgent care for patients will continue throughout this time.

During those hours on Wednesday 4 June, GP practices will continue to be contactable by phone to access urgent care which cannot wait until the practice reopens the following morning or to make any future appointments or medication requests.

GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Thursday 5 June.

03/06/2025

Dr Payne has asked for the following message to be posted:

"Dear All,

I am writing to let you know that I am leaving Comrie Medical Centre.

It has been such a privilege for me to be your GP and I have thoroughly enjoyed working here. I have gained as much from you as hopefully I have given; and I will miss my patients greatly. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end, and after nearly 26 years working as your GP, it is time for me to move on.
I don’t plan to retire just yet, and I will continue to work with the department of Dermatology at Perth Royal Infirmary; and with the Tayside Out of Hours Service. I may also take on some locum work in general practice.
I am very sorry not to be able to say goodbye properly to all the patients who I know best - but I will try to contact as many of you as possible before I leave.
I am extremely proud of the wonderful team at the medical centre and the excellent care that we have provided since I moved to Comrie in 1999. We have always endeavoured to put the patients first and as I leave, I hope that ethos will continue.
With my thanks to all of you for your support and kindness.
My very best wishes,

Dr Ronnie Payne"

24/04/2025

Comrie Medical Centre will be closed on both Mondays.

Most GP surgeries in Tayside will be closed on Monday 5 and Monday 26 May.

Please ensure you have enough of your regular medication before the public holidays and only order what you need. There is no need to order additional medication.

Make sure you get the right care in the right place this spring.

Find out more at www.rightcaretayside.scot.nhs.uk

03/04/2025

Comrie Medical Centre will be closed on both days.

24/02/2025

Comrie Medical Centre will be closed this Wednesday afternoon.

GP Practices throughout Tayside are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care. They participate in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions throughout the year which allows them to provide access to training for the whole practice team.

Most GP Practices throughout Tayside will be closed for routine appointments between 1-6pm on Wednesday 26 February to take part in PLT sessions.
Please be assured, access to urgent care for patients will continue throughout this time.

During those hours on Wednesday 26 February, GP practices will continue to be contactable by phone to access urgent care which cannot wait until the practice reopens the following morning or to make any future appointments or medication requests.

GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Thursday 27 February.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all at Comrie Medical Centre!

GP surgeries are closed from 25-26 December and 1-2 January. If you have a non-urgent health issue over the festive holidays, please wait until your GP surgery reopens or contact a local community pharmacy. Pharmacies can provide advice, support and treatment for minor ailments such as a cough, cold or sore throat, stomach complaints, or aches and pains. You can check pharmacy opening times at https://tinyurl.com/mpn84346

www.nhsinform.scot also offers a quick and easy way to find answers to most common health questions, and includes symptom checkers.

If you think you need A&E, but it’s not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111 day or night.

If it’s an emergency, you should call 999 or go to A&E. Please do not attend A&E with a problem that you would normally see your GP with. This will allow A&E to concentrate on patients with emergency conditions.

There’s more information on our website www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk

02/10/2024

02/09/2024

Comrie Medical Centre will be closed for the afternoon (except for emergencies).

GP Practices throughout Tayside are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care. They participate in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions throughout the year which allows them to provide access to training for the whole practice team.

Most GP Practices throughout Tayside will be closed for routine appointments between 1-6pm on Wednesday 4 September to take part in PLT sessions.

Please be assured, access to urgent care for patients will continue throughout this time.

During those hours on Wednesday 4 September, GP practices will continue to be contactable by phone to access urgent care which cannot wait until the practice reopens the following morning or to make any future appointments or medication requests.

GP surgeries will resume their usual working hours again on Thursday 5 September.