Older Practice news & health campaigns
Please note: this is our older, archived news. See our recent news for the latest practice announcements and health information campaigns.
The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Winter issue includes information about forthcoming closures, staying well this winter, an interview with the District Nurse Team Lead, changes to the structure of our model of care, and a patient journey.
Read more...GP practices will be closed for four days at Christmas (24-27 December) and four days at New Year (31 December - 3 January). Please check you have enough of your repeat medication and, if you need more, please make sure you order in plenty of time before the festive holidays. Tomorrow is the last day to order for Christmas (Friday 16 December). Visit www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk for more tips on staying well over the winter months.
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership would like your views, comments and feedback on the current provision of sensory services in Angus. This will help shape the future of these services in Angus.
Read more...We are seeking an enthusiastic employee to take up a Receptionist post to compliment our well established and friendly Practice team. Closing date for applications: Friday 16 December 2022
Read more...These free IMPACT courses run in Dundee and Angus and are for young people with a primary diagnosis of ADHD and their parents/carers.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features World AIDS Day, winter health and alcohol awareness.
Read more...The practice, in common with many other practices, continues to have difficulties recruiting GPs. Due to Dr Jason Twinn leaving our practice on 4 November 2022 we are forced to make changes to the structure of our model of care.
Read more...This is a professionally led training group for people with all forms of chronic pain. Sessions focus on building skills that help you regain control and cope more effectively.
Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features lung cancer awareness, COPD, and men's health awareness.
Read more...If you are aged 50 and over you can now book an appointment for your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines. Appointments are available from 31 October.
Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features breast cancer awareness month and self-care awareness.
Read more...The surgery will be closed on Monday 10 October 2022, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Autumn issue includes information about extended hours, alcohol screenings in the practice, staff updates, Bipolar Scotland services, an update from our Patient Participation Group, your feedback, our website — tips and advice, and forthcoming closures.
Read more...An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary clinical team at Academy Medical Centre. Closing date: 23 September 2022.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features breastfeeding and LBGT+ awareness.
Read more...The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Summer issue includes information about the discontinuation of the eConsult service, ANGUSalive & Macmillan cancer support services, an update on Strathmore Cricket Club Meeting Centre, NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, and an update on Care and Treatment Centres.
Read more...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.
Read more...We are seeking an enthusiastic employee to take up a Receptionist post to compliment our well established and friendly Practice team.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features falls awareness, dementia awareness, carers week and cervical screening.
Read more...The surgery will be closed on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
Read more...A letter to patients regarding recent changes at Academy Medical Centre, from Dr Caroline Thomas and Dr James Denholm.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features deaf awareness, sun awareness and asthma awareness.
Read more...Notes of the meeting of the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group held on 22 April 2022 are now available.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features mental health and bowel cancer.
Read more...Notes of the meeting of the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group held on 8 March 2022 are now available.
Read more...The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Spring issue includes staff updates, Who Cares? Scotland, Strathmore Cricket Club meeting centre for people living with dementia, Forfar Loch parkrun, NHS Tayside virtual walking challenge, website tips and advice, your feedback, and opening hours and forthcoming closures.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Kidney Disease.
Read more...We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated doctor (or doctors) to join our practice. Child friendly hours/job share can be considered.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features National Heart Month and Children’s Mental Health Week.
Read more...Notes of the meeting of the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group held on 11 January 2022 are now available.
Read more...Every month the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group raises awareness of health and wellbeing campaigns. This month features "New Year New You", with lots of sources of information about health and exercise, and details of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week including reducing risk and symptoms of the disease.
Read more...The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Winter issue includes staff successes and updates, children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, your feedback and our responses, Scotland’s anti-bullying service, and website hints and tips.
Read more...Notes of the meeting of the Academy Medical Centre Patient Participation Group held on 14 December 2021 are now available.
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We are one of the largest GP practices in Tayside, Scotland, with approximately 9,200 patients on our list.
The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8am-1pm & 2pm-6pm (except public holidays).