Due to essential GP and Practice Nurse training, the surgery will be open for enquiries and prescription requests only on Wednesday 10th May 2017. In the event of a medical emergency, please call 999 or attend the Accident & Emergency Department at Campbeltown Hospital. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Parkinson's Information Event Tuesday 28th March, 10.30am - 1pm Town Hall, Campbeltown Come along to this free event for people with Parkinson's, their families and Carers. Find out what support is available in Campbeltown. Have a chance to speak with a Parkinson's nurse, Physiotherapist, Parkinson's Local Advisor and other local support services. (Presentation will start at 11am. Refreshments will be available from 10.30am). For further information please contact: Chloe Macmillan: 0300 123 3679 or Nurse Specialist Cheryl Howe: 01631 788953

Xmas and New Year Opening Hours: Friday 23rd December 2016: 8am - 5pm Monday 26th December 2016: Closed Tuesday 27th December 2016: Closed Wednesday 28th December 2016: 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 29th December 2016: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday 30th December 2016: 8am - 5pm Monday 2nd January 2017: Closed Tuesday 3rd January 2017: Closed Wednesday 4th January 2017: 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 5th January 2017: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday 6th January 2017: 8am - 5pm Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Bright, enthusiastic person required to join our busy GP reception team. You will be part of a very busy team, dealing with a high volume of face to face and telephone patient enquiries. This is a demanding and challenging role in a constantly changing health environment. Applicant must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure. Hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am – 5.30pm Wednesday: 9am – 12pm Please telephone 01586 552105 or email campbeltownpractice@nhs.net for application form and job description. Closing date: Friday 25th November 2016. To be returned to: Katie Ferguson, Practice Manager, Campbeltown Medical Practice, Stewart Road, Campbeltown PA28 6AT

Well Baby Clinics As of Wednesday 16th November, Well Baby Clinics will now be held in the Health Centre on a Wednesday 1.30pm - 4pm. Patients are asked to please enter the Health Centre by the main Health Centre entrance and to take a seat in waiting area 2 (where you would normally wait to see Dr Villalba, Dr Terry or Dr Cook). There is no requirement to check in at GP Reception. Thank you.

Flu vaccination drop in clinic for anyone aged 65 years and over anyone in an "at risk" category. Campbeltown Medical Practice patients only. Thursday 27th October 2016, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Lorne and Lowland Church Hall

Exciting Practice News!! We are delighted to announce Kitty Millar will be joining the practice nurse team as of 1st November 2016. Kitty comes with a wealth of experience and we look forward to working with her.

The surgery will close today at 1pm for staff training. If you wish telephone advice, please telephone NHS 24 on 111. In the event of an emergency, please dial 999 or attend the A&E department of Campbeltown Hospital.

Carole Harrow, our practice nurse, celebrated her retirement with health centre and hospital staff on Friday. Carole has been nursing for over 42 years and she will be missed by staff and patients in the health centre and hospital. We wish Carole a happy and healthy retirement and hope she enjoys a well earned rest and quality time with her family. "End of an era"

To comply with patient confidentiality, when ordering a repeat prescription or sick line, patients must specify when ordering if a representative will be collecting the item at the Health Centre on their behalf. These items will strictly only be given to the patient unless consent is given.

If your child was born on or after 1st July 2015, the new MenB vaccine will be included in routine childhood immunisations. If your child does not fall into this age category and you wish your child vaccinated, NHS Scotland advise parents/guardians to contact a private vaccination clinic. For more information please visit www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/menb