News
We have relaunched our Practice Participation Group. If you are interested in becoming a member please complete the application form which is in the Further Information Section of this Website.
Please kindly refrain from parking in the practice car park. There is one disabled space available for patients who require it, otherwise, the car park is for staff only. Respect our staff by leaving their spaces for them so that they can do their work to help you.
The Practice will be closed for the May Holidays on Monday the 5th May and Monday the 26th May 2025. If you need assistance during this time please contact NHS 24 on 111
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
From 12th May to 12th June, the Oral Health Improvement Team will be raising awareness of the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile. The theme for this year is "Feed your Smile", emphasising the important relationship between diet and oral health.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When you are unwell or need support managing a condition, we know that you want an appointment with a GP or member of the practice team as quickly as possible and with a minimum of fuss. But, too often, that is something that practices struggle to provide.
If it often feels like you are in competition with hundreds of other people to get through to us and secure an appointment, then that is because it is quite literally true We absolutely appreciate that this is hugely frustrating at times, but practices and all our staff are working as hard as we can. We simply do not have the resources, or sufficient GPs to do all that is asked of us. And the explanation for that is the failure of the Scottish Government to invest in and recruit and retain the GPs you – and Scotland need.
While the number of NHS consultants working in Scotland has increased by 30% in the past 12 years as the health needs of the population have increased, the number of GPs has fallen by 6%. In that time the number of patients registered with a GP has increased by nearly 9%. As a result of this, while there was one GP for every 1,515 patients in 2013 there is now only one GP for every 1,735 patients. Simply put, there are not enough GPs to provide the level of access to General Practice that patients were previously able to benefit from.
Worse than that, despite the big increases in hospital staff numbers, patients are waiting longer than ever for treatment and therefore need more GP appointments and support while they are waiting. Despite General Practice in Scotland providing over 650,000 appointments every week, it is simply not enough to meet demand.
Poor access to General Practice is frustrating for GPs who want to deliver the best possible service and it is frustrating for patients who feel they are struggling to be seen when they need it. The majority of Scotland's 898 General Practices are run as independent businesses. They are mainly funded with a fixed income, no matter how much work is asked of them to look after the local community. With that fixed pot they must pay for all their staff, upkeep their buildings and meet all their running costs. General Practice is recognised as being the most efficient part of the NHS in the UK, but a lack of sufficient investment has resulted in where we are today. Ultimately this is a result of funding decisions taken by Scotland’s politicians and will only truly be addressed with sufficient investment directly into General Practice.
In 2008, the NHS spent around 11% of its whole budget on General Practice. Today, that figure is less than 6.5%.
Practices have also faced significant additional financial turbulence in recent years, and the recent increase to Employer National Insurance Contributions as a result of the 2024 budget at Westminster will add further bills of tens of thousands of pounds to every practice. Without funding from Government to meet this cost, the only choice that many practices will have, is to cut services further. This means fewer doctors and nurses to care for you and a smaller reception team to answer your calls and help guide you.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The problems in General Practice can be fixed, but it requires a commitment from politicians of all parties to rebalance investment in the NHS so that General Practice receives a proportion of funding in line with the way things used to be.
With proper investment, we can radically improve your ability to see a GP or member of our team and can do so much more to deliver high quality health services in our local community. We want, like you do, to see GP deliveredcare with continuity and quality at the heart. Free healthcare for all cannot exist without an efficient and functioning General Practice. Help us protect the core principles of the NHS.
If you want to see that protection and want to improve our services, please consider taking the time to contact your MSPs and make clear that you believe more investment needs to go to General Practice as a priority. By working together we can look to a healthier future.
Home
Welcome to Dalblair Medical Practice
Visit us on Facebook
Newsletter Edition 4 October-December 2024
Newsletter Edition July-September 2024
Newsletter Edition January-March 2025
Newsletter edition April-June 2025
Join In
We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features. Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.
Practice Email Address
Please use the following email address to contact the practice for any practice related issues:
Clinical_Practice_DalblairMedicalPractice_80077@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Important Patient Alert: Beware of Scam Calls
We have been made aware of a scam targeting patients registered with local GP practices. A patient reported receiving a phone call with an automated message claiming to be from their GP Practice. The message asked the patient to go online to update their personal details, threatening that failure to do so could result in being removed from the practice list.
The call originated from the numbers 07448 046 976 and 07788 016 097 which have been identified as scam numbers, however, please be aware that other mobile numbers may also be used.
What You Should Do:
- Stay Alert: Be cautious of any unsolicited calls, texts, or emails asking for your personal details.
- Do Not Share Personal Information: GP practices will never ask for sensitive personal information in this manner.
- Verify Authenticity: If you are unsure about any communication claiming to be from your GP practice, contact us directly using our official phone number or email.
- Report Suspicious Activity: If you receive a similar call, you should report this to Police Scotland by calling 101.
Your safety and security are our priority. Please remain vigilant and share this message with others who may be at risk.
If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our practice team.
Access & Facilities
Access to the building is via Dalblair Road. We have one disabled parking space, which is placed next to the ramp, which conforms to safety standards set for disabled access.
Once inside the reception desk is lit so those patients with visual impairment can recognise it. The desk also has a low part so those patients in wheelchairs can communicate without having to get out of their chair. We have one purpose built disabled toilet. Any patient requiring information (including this leaflet) in large print can ask at reception and we will try our best to accommodate them, similarly, any patient requiring special assistance for any other reason should let us know in advance and we will do our best to make appropriate arrangements.
There is no public parking in our car park. If you do not have a disabled badge for your car we respectfully ask that you do not use the space within the Practice car park as this prevents those patients who are entitled great difficulty. Please be a caring patient and park in a local public car park rather than forcing another member of the public to struggle due to their disability.
Public Holidays 2024/25
Agreed Public holidays for 2025/26 are as follows:
2025
- 5th May
- 26th May
- 19th September
- 22nd September
- 25th December
- 26th December
2026
- 1st January
- 2nd January
Protected Learning Time
The Practice will close at 1pm on Tuesday the 24th June 2025 for PLT.
The Practice will close at 1pm on Tuesday the 26th August 2025 for PLT.
The Practice will close at 1pm on Thursday the 27th November 2025 for PLT.
Check out the A&A Adult Diabetes App
We're live with Holly Health!(The mobile app for personalised healthy habit coaching)
Click the icon below to open Holly Health
Opening Times
Opening Times 
Telephone lines are open Monday to Friday 08:25am till 5:30pm.
Appointments Lines are open Monday to Friday 8:25am till 5:30pm.
Prescription lines are open Monday to Friday 10am till 12pm.
Results Lines are open Monday till Friday 3:30pm till 5pm.
The Practice will be closed between 1pm and 1:30pm on a Thursday for Essential Staff Training.
The Practice is closed on Public Holidays & during Protected Learning Sessions.
Consultation Times
All our GPs are part-time and work various days, Monday to Friday. They are not available on Public Holidays or Protected Learning Time days.
(All appointments are subject to change during holiday times and periods of illness)
Extended Hours Appointments
These are offered Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 08:00 till 08:30. Also on alternate Tuesday evenings from 17:30 till 18:00.
Please note that these appointments must be booked in advance and are for patients who cannot attend the practice during normal consulting times, due to work or travel commitments.