Lochgilphead Medical Centre

23/03/2026

SURGERY CLOSURE DATES FOR EASTER

The GP surgery will be closed from-
Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April 2026
Reopening at 8am on the Tuesday morning

FOR ADVICE CONTACT NHS 24 ON 111 AND FOR EMERGENCIES REPORT TO ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY

16/03/2026

Smoking is associated with 15 types of cancer. Are you thinking of quitting? Consider downloading the NHS Quit Smoking app.

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.

03/03/2026

Our phones are changing!

What’s new?

You will be greeted with a recorded phone message, please listen to the whole message in order to get your call to the correct person.

To allow us to prioritise your call correctly, staff will ask you a few questions about your call, this is essential to direct you to the correct service. Everything you say is strictly confidential.

If you are calling for results, please call after 9:30am. This allows emergencies to be dealt with promptly.

You will also notice you will be in a call queue, which will update your call position. We will post an update when we have a go live date.

Reminder, if you are calling for hospital outpatients appointments the number is 01546 462009

25/02/2026

Down Memory Lane: Argyll & the Isles, Lochgilphead, Saturday 28 February, 12pm

A programme of short films selected specially by Regional Screen Scotland and Screen Memories that feature Shinty, retro homemaking tips and a delightful tour by ferry called Hebridean Highway. Whether nostalgic, curious or amusing, the programme is sure to immerse you in the past. After the screening we invite you to the Lochside Centre for tea and coffee available to buy and a reminiscence session, looking at old Hollywood and local history led by charity, Screen Memories.

12:00 – 12:45pm: Screen Machine, Lochside Centre car park, Lochgilphead, PA31 8SY
12.45-2pm: Lochside Centre, next to the Screen Machine

Have a question about the event? Email: info@regionalscreenscotland.org

Tickets £4.50

06/02/2026

There’s been an interesting new study published about statins in the lancet medical journal. Worth a watch for anyone on statins or those who may be thinking about it.

A major new analysis of over 150,000 people from randomised trials has looked at the side effects listed in statin leaflets — including memory problems, depr...

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!