Practice updates
Phones are Down 19/09/2023
The surgery phones are currently down due to a network fault. We are still open and you can contact us by email. nhsh.gp85009@nhs.scot
If you have life threatening symptoms call 999. Alternatively if you need to speak to us urgently you can call us on 07903638238. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please do not reply to this message. Thank you, Arrochar Surgery.
Introducing Claire O'Connor
The surgery staff members are pleased to welcome Claire O'Connor to the Team. Claire will take over from Angela in the role of Practice Manager.
Claire will be shadowing Angela over the next 4 weeks until Angela leaves on the 29th September.
Well-being Session - Run By Arrochar Surgery Practice Nurses
3 villages Hall Arrochar
Mondays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August 2023
Mondays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September 2023
10 am – 11 am
Tea and Blether with Jean and Angela
Health Promotional Discussion
Self Directed Tai Chi (optional) weekly
Strength and Balance Session (optional)
Delivered by Walk in the Park
7th and 21st Aug 2023
4th and 18th September 2023
Well-being session on these dates will be 10am-12md.
These sessions are free and open to all
Lunchtime Closing
The practice is closed for lunch 1.30p to 2.30pm
Phone 01301 702 050 Emergency Calls Only 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Public Holidays
Monday 1st May 2023
Monday 8th May 2023
Monday 29th May 2023
Monday 25th September 2023
Monday 25th December 2023
Tuesday 26th December 2023
Monday 1st January 2024
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Please note the surgery will be closed on the dates above. If you require urgent care on these dates call NHS24 on 111.
Chronic Disease Annual Review
Invites for Annual Review will be sent by post or text this year.
Patient who require bloods will be asked to make a blood only appointment 1 week prior to their review. Blood ONLY appointments are available 8am-10am Monday and Wednesday and 8.30am- 10am Friday.
Telephone, VC (video conference) and face to face appointments are available for chronic disease annual reviews. Please inform the receptionist or nurse which option you would prefer.
Use the link below to access your VC appointment on the date and time given to you by the nurse.
New Telephone System
New telephone system is now operational
When you call you will be given 2 options.
Option 1 is for our new prescription line, where you can confidentially leave your details and the details of the medication you require.
Option 2 is to speak to reception for all other enquires.
Attend Anywhere - Video Consultations
The practice plans to offer video consultation for patients as an alternative to telephone and face to face appointments. At the moment these appointments are ONLY open to patients who have been given an attend anywhere appointment by the GP or nurse. We plan to extend this option during 2021-2022.
Use the link below to access your VC appointment on the date and time given to you by the GP or nurse. You will be connected and asked to wait in a virtual waiting room until the GP or nurse is ready to take your call.
Public Holiday Monday 25th September
Please remember we are closed Monday 25th