KMC - Kyles Medical Centre, Tighnabruaich

03/04/2026

Please be aware that the surgery will be closed Friday 3rd of April and Monday 6th April for the Public Holiday.

We will re-open as normal Tuesday 7th April 2026.
In an emergencies please call 999.
for advice, and information please call NHS24 on 111

20/02/2026

📱 New! SMS Appointment Reminders Now Active
We’re pleased to let you know that we have now activated SMS text messaging for appointment reminders.
From this week, patients with a mobile number on their record will receive a text reminder the day before their appointment at the surgery.
This should help reduce missed appointments and make it easier for you to keep track of upcoming visits.
If you think we may not have your correct mobile number, please contact the practice so we can update your details.
Thank you,
Your Practice Team

16/12/2025

If you have prescribed medicines, check that you have enough to last through Christmas and New Year.

Ask your GP practice or pharmacy for your prescription at least 1 week before Christmas. This will give them enough time to process your request.

Try to:

plan ahead
only order what you need
pick up your prescription before any holiday closures

Kyles Medical Centre holiday opening hours:

Wednesday 24th Dec
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday 25th Dec CLOSED
Friday 26th Dec CLOSED
Saturday 27th Dec CLOSED
Sunday 28th Dec CLOSED

Monday 29th Dec
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 30th Dec
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 31st Dec
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday 1st Jan CLOSED
Friday 2nd Jan CLOSED
Saturday 3rd Jan CLOSED
Sunday 4th Jan CLOSED

Monday 5th Jan
open as usual

12/12/2025

Update. This is now resolved and all prescriptions sent via the online service have been received.

Important Notice – Online Prescription Service Issue
Due to an IT issue, Tighnabruaich Surgery has not received any repeat prescription requests submitted via the online prescription service since Monday, 8th December.
If you have requested a prescription using this service on or after Tuesday, 9th December, please resend your request by email to:
📧 nhsh.tighnabruaichprescriptions@nhs.scot

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding while we resolve this issue.

09/12/2025

https://www.nhsinform.scot/winterillness

Rising Flu Activity

Please use the hand sanitizer provided before entering the surgery

We kindly ask all patients to consider wearing a face mask while in the surgery, especially if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, a high temperature, or are feeling unwell.

Symptoms of COVID-19, flu and common respiratory infections include:
• continuous cough
• high temperature, fever or chills
• loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell
• shortness of breath
• unexplained tiredness, lack of energy
• muscle aches or pains that are not due to exercise
• not wanting to eat or not feeling hungry
• headache that is unusual or longer lasting than usual
• sore throat, stuffy or runny nose
• diarrhoea, feeling sick or being sick

18/11/2025

📢 JOB VACANCY – Part Time Cleaning Staff
We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic domestic cleaner to join our team at Kyles Medical Centre, Tighnabruaich PA212BE.
✅ 6–8 hours per week
✅ Salary + NHS pension or
✅ Option to work as an independent contractor
The ideal candidate will:
✔ Work independently and efficiently
✔ Have excellent attention to detail
✔ Maintain a high level of cleanliness
📩 Send your enquiry regarding this vacancy or CV and covering letter to:
Kate Mills, Practice Manager
📧 tighnabruaich.health@nhs.scot
📍 Kyles Medical Centre, Tighnabruaich, PA21 2BE
Closing Date: 07/12/2025
🌅 Enjoy working in one of Scotland’s most beautiful locations overlooking the Kyles of Bute!

24/10/2025

Flu Vaccine Clinic at Kames Hall

The clinics are on October 29th & November 19th. 10:30 - 15:00. The break is from 12.00 -13.00 on both days.

Drop in for child nasal flu is available both days between 14.00-15.00

The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Older adults and people with certain health conditions are more at risk of flu-related complications and need extra protection, even if their health condition is mild or well managed.
You’ll be offered the flu vaccine this year if you’re:
aged 65 and over
aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
pregnant
living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
living with someone who has a weakened immune system
an unpaid or young carer
a frontline health or social care worker
a non-frontline NHS worker
a poultry worker or bird handler
an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
living in a Scottish prison

The flu vaccine is offered to children and young people in primary and secondary school and is usually given as a nasal (nose) spray into each nostril. It’s ...

17/10/2025

Flu Vaccine Clinic at Kames Hall
The clinics are on October 29th & November 19th. 10:30 - 15:00. The break is from 12.00 -13.00 on both days.

Drop in for child nasal flu is available both days between 14.00-15.00

The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Older adults and people with certain health conditions are more at risk of flu-related complications and need extra protection, even if their health condition is mild or well managed.
You’ll be offered the flu vaccine this year if you’re:
aged 65 and over
aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
pregnant
living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
living with someone who has a weakened immune system
an unpaid or young carer
a frontline health or social care worker
a non-frontline NHS worker
a poultry worker or bird handler
an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
living in a Scottish prison

Flu hits hard, but for some it hits harder. If you got an invite for the flu vaccine, you got it for a reason. For more information about the flu vaccine, in...

07/10/2025

Flu Vaccine Clinic at Kames Hall
The clinics are on October 29th & November 19th. 10:30 - 15:00. The break is from 12.00 -13.00 on both days.

Drop in for child nasal flu is available both days between 14.00-15.00

The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

Older adults and people with certain health conditions are more at risk of flu-related complications and need extra protection, even if their health condition is mild or well managed.

You’ll be offered the flu vaccine this year if you’re:

aged 65 and over
aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
pregnant
living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
living with someone who has a weakened immune system
an unpaid or young carer
a frontline health or social care worker
a non-frontline NHS worker
a poultry worker or bird handler
an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
living in a Scottish prison

Flu hits hard, but for some it hits harder. If you got an invite for the flu vaccine, you got it for a reason. For more information about the flu vaccine, in...

26/09/2025

Please be aware that the surgery will be closed Monday 29th September 2025 for the Public Holiday.
Please ensure all medications are requested or collected before this date.
We will re-open as normal Tuesday 30th September 2025.
For emergencies, please call NHS24 on 111 or 999.

22/09/2025

‼️Please be aware that due to today's medication delivery being delayed until tomorrow there may be delays in receiving your prescription items tomorrow and Wednesday. Please know our team will be working hard to get through a double delivery tomorrow to minimise delays.
Sorry for any inconvenience.🌈

26/08/2025

‼️📢Please see below for current vacancies at KMC - Kyles Medical Centre, Tighnabruaich and get in touch should you be interested in either position 🌈