Practice Closure: Monday 25 July 2022
The surgery will be closed on Monday 25 July 2022, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
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Posted: 21 July 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are open to patients with pre-arranged appointments who have no respiratory/cold/flu symptoms. Find out about our current Covid protocols and what to do if you have symptoms...
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Accessibility
We have a reserved parking area nearest the surgery entrance. There are no stairs or steps within the surgery and the doors are wide enough to admit a wheelchair. We have disabled toilet facilities. We are happy to welcome guide dogs for those patients who are visually impaired.
About us
Academy Medical Centre is a large practice in Tayside with approximately 9,200 patients on our list.
We have a full complement of practice and attached community health staff operating from our modern, custom built premises. We have two GP Partners and one salaried GP at Academy Medical Centre, assisted by a team of nurses and healthcare assistants. We encourage continuity of care (seeing the same doctor) where possible.
The practice is fully computerised including an integrated appointment system and online patient services, and offers a wide range of clinics and services to patients. Patients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.
Of course we're not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.
Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you. Please send us your comments via our feedback form. And if you have questions please check our FAQ.
Opening hours
The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm. We participate in the public holiday closure timetable as agreed by NHS Tayside for General Practice. Find out how to make an appointment and where to go for out-of-hours help.
Location
Academy Medical Centre is located on Academy Street in Forfar, next to the Spar petrol station and B&M store. We have ample parking and are well served by public transport. View maps and detailed location information.
Tests & Results
If you've had tests at the surgery, you should normally wait 7 days after the test was taken before contacting us. Find out more about test results.
New patients
Academy Medical Centre welcomes new patients. Read more about about new patient registration.
Appointments
To make an appointment phone Reception on 01307 462316
You will be asked by the Receptionist for a brief outline of the problem to pass to the GP or Nurse Practitioner who will call you back if they are currently dealing with another patient.
Some specific appointment types, including flu vaccination appointments and cervical screening appointments, can be booked via our appointment booking online service.
Read more about how appointments work at Academy Medical Centre.
Repeat Prescription Ordering
If you have items on repeat prescription you can re-order in one of the following ways:
Via Online Patient Services
Order online by signing in (you'll need to register first) - read about Online Patient Services
At the surgery
Pop your completed repeat prescription order form in the box by the reception desk
By post
Post your order into the surgery, enclosing a self-addressed envelope, allowing 7 days
Do you have a long term health condition?...
You may qualify for long term prescriptions - saving you and us time
Services at Academy Medical Centre
We offer a wide range of services to our patients - the list below highlights just some of them.
Practice Newsletter: Summer Issue
The Summer issue of our newsletter includes information about ANGUSalive & Macmillan cancer support services, updates on Care & Treatment Centres & Strathmore Cricket Club Meeting Centre, & NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.
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Posted: 4 July 2022
eConsult Service Discontinuation
Following constant review over the last 2 years the GP Partners have taken the reluctant decision to remove the eConsult service from 4 July 2022. This is due to staff shortages and our long-term inability to recruit to a vacant GP post.
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Posted: 16 June 2022
We are a large GP practice in Tayside, Scotland, with approximately 9,200 patients on our list.
The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm (except public holidays).
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Academy Street
Forfar
DD8 2HA
Tel: 01307 462316
Email: academymc.tayside@nhs.scot