Lochgilphead Medical Centre

22/12/2025

Christmas and New Year holiday closures 2025/26

Christmas 2025
The surgery will be closed Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December 2025. Reopening on Monday 29th December at 8am.

New Year 2026
The surgery will be closed on Thursday 1st January and Friday 2nd January 2026. Reopening on Monday 5th January 2026 at 8am.

For medical attention please contact NHS 24 on 111.
In the event of an emergency please dial 999 or attend your nearest A&E department.

16/12/2025

As covered widely in the media, there has been a spike in influenza cases recently. This has resulted in a significant increase in demand for appointments. We understand that for this reason our routine appointments are often filled quickly and this can be frustrating. All staff are working hard to provide as many appointments as possible. We politely ask that patients are responsible with their requests for 'urgent' telephone slots, reserving these requests for urgent medical problems that cannot wait until the next day. You will be required to provide brief details for an urgent appointment so that the GPs can triage safely. We want to thank you all for your patience during this busy time and for your support in helping us care for the community.

11/12/2025

As flu cases rise across Highland and Argyll & Bute, we're taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe.

From this week, our staff in hospitals and community settings will be wearing masks as a protective measure.

We would also ask that visitors to our hospitals also wear masks which will be available on arrival.

This helps us protect our patients and keep our essential services running when you need them most.

Please only visit NHS Highland sites if you are symptom free and limit the number of visitors to relatives and loved ones to help keep everyone safe.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

08/10/2025

We are pleased to welcome Jordan Rennie to our GP Medical Admin Team at Lochgilphead Medical Centre.

02/10/2025

Helene Verbeek, our First Contact Physiotherapist, has worked here for a little while, we thought it was time to run a staff spotlight:

“I have been at Lochgilphead Medical Centre and the Mid-Argyll hospital for just over three years, building on 25 years of physiotherapy practice in South Africa and supported by postgraduate diplomas in pelvic health and interdisciplinary pain management.

In my role as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner and First Contact Practitioner, I have gained experience across both primary (GP) and secondary (musculoskeletal & orthopaedic) care settings.
 
I can request radiography imaging, I have completed injection therapy training, and I am a non-medical prescriber. Most recently, I completed the Clinical Assessment for Advanced Practitioners. I am currently pursuing a postgraduate diploma in Rural Advanced Practice, with the intention of progressing to a Master’s degree in the near future.

I enjoy working in these many different roles in the beautiful rural setting of Argyll.”

Appointments with Helene for new musculoskeletal & joint problems can be booked directly with the admin team.

25/09/2025

The surgery will be closed on Monday 29th September 2025

For urgent medical attention, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

In the event of an emergency please phone 999 or attend your local A&E department.

The surgery will open as normal on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 8am.

18/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Marta Skuza to the team at Lochgilphead Medical Centre.

Marta is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and will be seeing patients through the Urgent Care Clinic and will also be offering face to face appointments.

Marta comes to us with a wealth of experience from Accident & Emergency and Community Nursing.

Welcome Marta!

02/09/2025

NHS Scotland's Counter Fraud Service has become aware of potential approaches to individuals which result in requests for payments in connection with applications. You will never need to make any form of payment to apply for an advertised post.

27/08/2025

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Your Voice Matters in Argyll and Bute!

We want to hear from YOU! Argyll and Bute Council and NHS Highland are reviewing how health and social care services work together in our communities.

Since 2016, our Health and Social Care Partnership has been working to better support people with complex needs. Now it's time for the mandatory 5-yearly review of our Integration Scheme - and your input is crucial.

📅 Consultation Period: 25 August - 19 October 2025

How to get involved:
✅ Read the revised scheme: details in the comments
✅ Email your thoughts to: integrationschemereview@argyll-bute.gov.uk
✅ Request a hard copy via email if needed

Your community, your services, your say. Together, we can shape the future of health and social care in Argyll and Bute.

15/08/2025

We are hiring. Medical Administrator- Full time permanent. Come and join our team.

NHS Scotland's Counter Fraud Service has become aware of potential approaches to individuals which result in requests for payments in connection with applications. You will never need to make any form of payment to apply for an advertised post.

09/08/2025

Come and see us at the Mid Argyll show today!

19/07/2025