Practice updates
PRACTICE CLOSURE ON 21/04/25 DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY - 17/04/2025
The Practice will be closed on Monday 21st April due to a Public Holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Should you require urgent medical advice when the Practice is closed, please call NHS 24 on 111 and your symptoms will be assessed by a Nurse.
If the Nurse decides that you require contact with a Doctor, the details of your consultation will be sent to NHS Tayside's Out of Hours GP Service. In cases of emergency, please dial 999.
PLT (PROTECTED LEARNING TIME) STAFF TRAINING DATES FOR 2024
Please note that Coldside Medical Practice will be closed, except for urgent care and certain pre-Nursing appointments , due to PLT staff training on the following dates and times throughout 2024:
Wed. 4 September '24, 13.00 - 18.00
Wed. 27 November '24, 13.00 - 18.00
We are essentially closed for staff training on the above dates/times. However, if you require urgent care, please call the Practice on 01382 880900 to determine the need for referral to the Tayside GP Out of Hours Service. Please note there will be no Extended Hours' services operating during PLTs.
PASTURES NEW FOR SONYA WEBSTER, PRACTICE NURSE - 2/8/24
We regret to inform you that Sonya Webster, Practice Nurse is leaving Coldside Medical Practice on 13/8/24 to pursue her nursing career in secondary care at Ninewells Hospital. Sonya has been a real asset to our integrated healthcare team and will be missed by staff and patients alike.
We wish Sonya happiness and success in pasture new and thank Sonya for her valued contribution to the Practice throughout her tenure. The recruitment process for a replacement Practice Nurse remains ongoing and a further announcement is expected to be made in the coming weeks.
PRACTICE CLOSURE ON 22/7/24 DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY - 17/7/24
The Practice will be closed on Monday the 22nd of July 2024 due to a Public Holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Should you require urgent medical advice when the Practice is closed, please call NHS 24 on 111 and your symptoms will be assessed by a Nurse.
If the Nurse decides that you require contact with a Doctor, the details of your consultation will be sent to NHS Tayside's Out of Hours GP Service. In cases of emergency, please dial 999.
IT SYSTEM PROBLEM - 17/6/24
NHS Tayside is currently experiencing a major, ongoing IT issue which is affecting all GP Practices, including Coldside. NHS Tayside is working with a key supplier to remedy the problem ASAP.
In the meantime, our Practice is doing everything possible to enable patients to access GPs and other clinicians. We apologise for the inconvenience and ask for your patience in relation to this frustrating matter!
'REMINDER': PLT (PROTECTED LEARNING TIME) STAFF TRAINING DATES FOR 2024 - 4/6/24
Please note that Coldside Medical Practice will be closed, except for urgent care and an Asthma Clinic (17.00 - 19.00) due to PLT staff training on the following dates and times throughout 2024:
Wed. 5 June '24, 13.00 - 18.00
Wed. 4 September '24, 13.00 - 18.00
Wed. 27 November '24, 13.00 - 18.00
We are essentially closed for staff training on the above dates/times. However, if you require urgent care, please call the Practice on 01382 880900 to determine the need for referral to the Tayside GP Out of Hours Service. Please note there will be no Extended Hours' services operating during PLTs.
PASTURES NEW FOR DR HUDA AL-ZUBAIDI - 24/5/24
Sadly, today is Dr Al-Zubaidi's last day working as a GP at Coldside Medical Practice. Our integrated Practice staff team have thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr Al-Zubaidi since April 2023. Feedback from patients has been consistently positive.
In short, Dr Al-Zubaidi has been a great asset to our team and will be sadly missed. We wish Dr Al-Zubaidi continued success and happiness when she moves abroad for the next exciting chapter in her life. We are currently recruiting a replacement GP to help meet patient needs.
PLT (PROTECTED LEARNING TIME) STAFF TRAINING DATES FOR 2024 - 23/5/24
Please note that Coldside Medical Practice will be closed, except for urgent care, due to PLT staff training on the following dates and times throughout 2024:
Wed. 5 June '24, 13.00 - 18.00
Wed. 4 September '24, 13.00 - 18.00
Wed. 27 November '24, 13.00 - 18.00
We are essentially closed for staff training on the above dates/times. However, if you require urgent care, please call the Practice on 01382 880900 to determine the need for referral to the Tayside GP Out of Hours Service. Please note there will be no Extended Hours' services operating during PLTs.
PRACTICE CLOSURE ON 27/5/24 DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY - 23/5/24
The Practice will be closed on Monday the 27th of May 2024 due to a Public Holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Should you require urgent medical advice when the Practice is closed, please call NHS 24 on 111 and your symptoms will be assessed by a Nurse.
If the Nurse decides that you require contact with a Doctor, the details of your consultation will be sent to NHS Tayside's Out of Hours GP Service. In cases of emergency, please dial 999.
PRACTICE CLOSURE ON 6/5/24 DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY - 1/5/24
The Practice will be closed on Monday the 6th of May 2024 due to a Public Holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Should you require urgent medical advice when the Practice is closed, please call NHS 24 on 111 and your symptoms will be assessed by a Nurse.
If the Nurse decides that you require contact with a Doctor, the details of your consultation will be sent to NHS Tayside's Out of Hours GP Service. In cases of emergency, please dial 999.
CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS WEEK: 20-24/5/24 - 29/4/24
Are you overdue or have you never had a smear test? We invite you to book an appointment for your Cervical Smear during our Cervical Smear Awareness Week in May 2024. See https://www.jostrust.org.uk/ as well as the additional link below:
Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix and helps find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer. It is not a test for cancer, but a test to help prevent cancer. You can book your appointment via your online service or via the Smear Awareness Booking Hotline on 01382 812513.
MORE GREAT NEWS ABOUT DR NICK HEATH, GP PARTNER - 15/4/24
Following a successful locum arrangement, we are delighted to announce that Dr Heath has become a GP Partner at Coldside Medical Practice as of today (15/4/24). Dr Heath has worked in the Practice since Feb. '24, consulting from Room 3, demonstrating a wealth of experience, skills and abilities.
Feedback from patients, carers, family members and healthcare professionals about Dr Heath has been universally positive.
WELCOME TO PARK AVENUE PATIENTS - 2/4/24
We are delighted to welcome the new patients from Park Avenue Medical Centre, following the closure of that Practice on 29/3/24. We look forward to providing person centred treatment, care and wellbeing services through our integrated healthcare team.
Please be patient as we await the transfer of the new patient medical records to enable us to provide tailored services in an efficient and effective manner.
PRACTICE CLOSURES ON 1/4/24 & 8/1/24 DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - 28/3/24
The Practice will be closed on Monday the 1st of April '24 and Monday the 8th of April '24 due to Public Holidays. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Should you require urgent medical advice when the Practice is closed, please call NHS 24 on 111 and your symptoms will be assessed by a Nurse.
If the Nurse decides that you require contact with a Doctor, the details of your consultation will be sent to NHS Tayside's Out of Hours GP Service. In cases of emergency, please dial 999.
WELCOME DR OLUMIDE ADEMOSU, NEW GP - 5/3/24
We are delighted to announce that Dr Olumide Ademosu, GP has joined Coldside Medical Practice as of today (5/3/24). Dr Ademosu brings a wealth of experience, skills and abilities.
Dr Ademosu will consult from Room 4 on Tuesdays and Fridays; and Room 1 on Thursdays.