Dunblane Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours

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Dunblane NHS Scotland GP guide

Dunblane Medical Practice appointments, doctors, hours, prescriptions and NHS 24 help

Dunblane Medical Practice is an NHS Scotland GP surgery at Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane FK15 9BQ. This guide turns the official pages into practical actions: when to phone, which number to use, how extended appointments work, how repeat prescriptions are ordered, which doctors are listed, when a home visit is appropriate, how to register and what to do when the practice is closed.

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Main practice numbers

01786 822595

Also listed by the practice: 01786 821777. Use these numbers for appointments, reception support, urgent same-day GP help during opening hours, extended-hours booking, prescription questions, home-visit requests before 10am, access needs, registration help and route advice.

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Address for maps and letters

Dunblane Medical Practice
Health Centre
Well Place
Dunblane
FK15 9BQ

Use “Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane FK15 9BQ” for maps, taxis, carers, hospital letters and pharmacy correspondence.

Open directions

Phone

01786 822595

Backup number

01786 821777

Address

Well Place, FK15 9BQ

Out of hours

NHS 24: 111

Quick answer: Dunblane Medical Practice is at Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane, FK15 9BQ. The main number is 01786 822595, with 01786 821777 also listed. Normal weekday surgery opening is 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00, with daily lunch closure 13:00–14:00. Repeat prescriptions can be ordered through Patient Services, the online form, the repeat slip, post or pharmacy collection route; routine telephone repeat requests are not accepted unless the patient is housebound.

What people searching “Dunblane Medical Practice” usually need

This page is built around practical patient tasks, not long generic paragraphs.

Search phrase	Real user need	Fast route
Dunblane Medical Practice appointments	Know when and how to book GP help.	Phone the surgery during normal business hours or use the correct official route shown by the practice.
Dunblane Medical Practice hours	Know if the surgery is open.	Weekdays 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00; closed for lunch 13:00–14:00, weekends and public holidays.
Dunblane Medical Practice doctors	Find named doctors and working days.	See the doctors table below and confirm on the official team page before relying on a named doctor’s day.
Dunblane prescriptions	Order repeat medicine without wasting a phone call.	Use Patient Services, online form, repeat slip, post or pharmacy collection service. Allow 3 working days.
Dunblane new patient registration	Join the surgery or download forms.	Collect a new-patient pack, download forms, or use online pre-registration if inside the area.
Dunblane Medical Practice out of hours	Know what to do after 6pm/weekends.	Call NHS 24 on 111. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Dunblane GP disabled access	Plan wheelchair, hearing or parking support.	Wheelchair access, hearing loop and 2 designated disabled parking spaces are listed.

Decision hub: GP, pharmacy, optician, dentist, MIU, NHS 24 or 999?

The official appointments page says there are many ways to seek advice and asks patients to choose the most appropriate option. Use this route check before calling or travelling.

Call 999 now

Life-threatening illness or injury: chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, serious allergic reaction, seizure not stopping, overdose or someone not responding.

Need GP help

Phone the practice during normal business hours. Prepare one clear problem, when it started, what has changed, medicines tried and what outcome you need.

Minor illness / medicine advice

Use your local pharmacy first where appropriate. NHS Pharmacy First can help with many minor ailments and medicine questions.

Eye or dental issue

Use optician routes for sudden vision problems, blurred vision, painful/red eyes; use dentist route for urgent mouth or tooth problems.

Minor injury

Use NHS 24/111 or NHS inform to find the right urgent injury service. Do not use MIU for severe or life-threatening symptoms.

Surgery closed

Call NHS 24 on 111 if urgent and not life-threatening. Call 999 for emergencies. Do not wait for the GP to reopen if danger signs exist.

Dunblane Medical Practice opening hours, lunch closure and holidays

The practice is closed at weekends and on public holidays, and closes for lunch every day between 13:00 and 14:00 for staff training and development. During lunchtime emergencies, the practice says the surgery can still be accessed by telephoning the usual numbers.

Official opening times Official phone numbers NHS 24

Day / item	Official detail	Practical patient note
Monday	08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00	Extended hours listed Monday 17:30–18:30.
Tuesday	08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00	Extended hours listed Tuesday 07:30–08:30.
Wednesday	08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00	Extended hours listed Wednesday 07:30–08:30 and 17:30–18:30.
Thursday	08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00	Extended hours listed Thursday 07:30–08:30 and 17:30–18:30.
Friday	08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00	Extended hours listed Friday 07:30–08:30.
Lunch closure	13:00–14:00 daily	For emergencies during lunch, phone the usual numbers: 01786 822595 or 01786 821777.
Weekend	Closed	Use NHS 24 on 111 if urgent and not life-threatening.
Public holidays listed	Includes 14 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027 and 4 Jan 2027 among listed closures.	Order prescriptions early before holiday closures.
Staff training closures	Dates listed as TBA; surgery will close at 1pm when scheduled.	Check the official opening page before non-urgent travel.

Local timing tip: avoid routine calls, prescription chasing and paperwork questions during 13:00–14:00. Use that time only if the problem is urgent and cannot wait.

How to book or prepare for a Dunblane GP appointment

The official appointments page starts with “Know who to turn to for your healthcare.” This means the practice may direct you to a GP, nurse, pharmacist, optician, dentist, NHS out-of-hours, minor injury unit, local support or self-help depending on the problem.

Official appointments page Help with your GP appointment Call 01786 822595

Check emergency symptoms first.
Use 999 for danger signs. Use NHS 24 on 111 when urgent and the surgery is closed.

Choose the most appropriate route.
Pharmacy, optician, dentist, self-help or local support may be faster than a GP appointment for some needs.

Phone during normal business hours.
The official opening page says enquiries and appointment bookings should be made within normal business hours 08:30–18:00.

Say if it is urgent today.
Explain symptoms, start date, worsening signs, age/frailty/pregnancy concern, medicines tried and whether you can safely attend the surgery.

Allow travel and parking time.
The appointment-help page reminds patients to allow plenty of time when travelling to the practice and parking.

Phone script that helps reception triage

Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Dunblane Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear problem]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting sleep or work]. I have tried [medicine/self-care]. Is this best for GP, nurse, pharmacist, optician, dentist, minor injuries, NHS 24 or 999?

Extended opening hours: useful for routine problems, not emergencies

The official extended-hours page says these appointments are additional to the core service and are for routine medical conditions, not emergency care. They are booked by calling surgery reception.

Official extended hours

Extended access item	Official detail	Use it for
Early appointment range	Selection of GP appointments weekly Monday–Friday between 8:00am and 8:30am.	Routine problems needing planned care outside core hours.
Early telephone appointments	From 7:30am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.	Routine telephone GP discussion, where offered.
Evening appointments	From 5:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.	Routine problems, not emergency care.
Booking method	Booked by calling surgery reception.	Ask reception if extended access is suitable for your issue.
After 6pm illness	Call NHS 24 on 111.	Do not treat extended access as out-of-hours emergency service.

Repeat prescriptions: Patient Services, online form, slip, post or pharmacy

The official prescription page says repeat prescriptions can be ordered online through Patient Services. It also accepts the online prescription form, the right-hand side of your repeat prescription, post and pharmacy ordering/collection routes. Telephone repeat requests are only accepted if the patient is housebound.

Official prescriptions page Online services Patient Services

Patient Services

Use for online repeat prescription ordering. The practice says Patient Access has been replaced by Patient Services.

Form

Online prescription form

Use when you are not registered for Patient Services. Copy medication details exactly from your prescription slip.

Slip

Repeat prescription slip

Complete the right-hand side of your repeat prescription and submit it to the practice.

Pharmacy route

Local pharmacies can order and collect medication on your behalf. Ask the pharmacy of your choice for details.

Prescription issue	Official rule / route	Practical tip
Routine repeat medicine	Patient Services, online form, repeat slip, post or pharmacy ordering/collection.	Allow 3 working days before collecting from your chosen destination.
Telephone repeat request	Only accepted if you are housebound.	Do not phone routine repeat requests unless this applies.
Need Patient Services setup	Ask reception for registration details.	Do this before you urgently need medicine.
Special medication request	Special requests may not be authorised by the doctor.	Explain why needed and allow extra review time.
Medication review	Doctors regularly review medication and may call you in for review or blood tests.	Attend reviews to keep prescriptions safe and avoid delays.
Hospital medication change	Hospital paperwork should be brought or posted before your supply runs out.	Hospital changes must be checked by the GP first.
Going away for longer period	Longer travel may need different/private prescription handling.	Ask early before travel, not at the last minute.

Medicine safety tip: order before your last few tablets. Build in weekends, holidays, staff-training closures, pharmacy processing and medication reviews.

Dunblane Medical Practice doctors and listed working days

The official doctors page lists GP working days. These can change because of leave, training, urgent workload, medical students, GP registrars or practice updates, so check the official page before relying on a named doctor’s availability.

Official doctors page Official team page

Doctor	Qualifications / role listed	Working days listed
Dr Graeme B Clark	MB ChB Edinburgh 1992, MRCGP, D(Obst)RCOG.	All day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Tuesday mornings.
Dr Kathryn Roxburgh	BMSc, MB ChB Dundee 1996, MRCGP (2000), D(Obst)RCOG, DFFP.	All day Tuesday, Friday and Wednesday AM.
Dr Cecilia Clark	MB ChB Aberdeen 1999, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP.	All day Tuesday and Thursday.
Dr Gillian Nicol	MBChB Edinburgh 1998, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH.	All day Wednesday, Friday and alternate Tuesday AM/All Day.
Dr Chris Brown	MB ChB Manchester 2000, BSc, DOHNS, MRCGP.	All day Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday AM.
Dr Jamie Stuart	BSc (Hons) 2006, MBChB Glasgow 2012, MRCGP.	All day Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and Wednesday PM.
Dr Lauren Colquhoun	Salaried GP.	All day Friday.
Dr Oonagh McIntosh	Salaried GP.	All day Monday and Tuesday.
Dr Catriona McBride	Salaried GP.	All day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday AM.
Dr Bijaya Giri	Current GP Registrar listed by the practice.	GP registrars are fully qualified doctors training to specialise in general practice.

Training practice note: the practice says GP registrars may video-record some consultations only with patient consent. Medical students may also be attached, and patients can say if they do not want a student present.

Nurses, pharmacy team, community staff and useful numbers

Not every request needs a GP. Dunblane’s official contact-number page lists community and self-referral numbers, and the team pages explain pharmacy and clinical support.

Official phone numbers Practice pharmacy team Official clinics page

Need	Official route / number	Use for
Health visitor	01786 825358.	Baby clinic, children/family health visitor support.
District nurse	01786 822115.	Community nursing, housebound care and GP-referred home support.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital	01324 566000.	Hospital-related questions where the hospital is managing the appointment/test.
NHS Forth Valley patient appointment line	01324 566249.	Hospital appointment queries.
Pharmacy Well Place	01786 822030.	Local prescription and medicine collection questions.
Pharmacy High Street	01786 823266.	Local prescription and medicine collection questions.
Breathing Space	0800 83 85 87.	Feeling low, anxious or stressed.
Physiotherapy self-referral	0800 917 9390.	Musculoskeletal problems where self-referral fits.
Sexual Healthcare	01324 673554.	Sexual health route.

Home visits: phone before 10am if medically needed

The official home-visits page says if you are mobile, including with walking aids, wheelchair or scooter, the practice kindly asks that you attend surgery. Home visits are for medical reasons only and are assessed by the triage nurse or doctor.

Official home visits page Call 01786 822595

Home visit rule	Official meaning	Patient action
Urgent same-day visit	Call before 10am on the day.	Give symptoms, phone number and why the patient cannot attend.
Mobile patient	If mobile, including walking aids, wheelchair or scooter, practice asks you to see them in surgery.	Ask about transport/help but do not assume home visit.
Appropriate examples	Bedbound, terminally ill, or would come to serious harm if moved.	Explain the medical risk clearly.
Not appropriate examples	No transport/money, social reasons, convenience, children/young people/anyone mobile.	Use appointment, pharmacy, NHS 24 or other route.
Clinician may call first	Triage nurse or doctor will consider the request and decide the most appropriate route.	Keep phone nearby after requesting.
Emergency admission	Ambulance admission may be organised without the GP seeing the patient first where medically appropriate.	Call 999 directly for life-threatening danger signs.

Register as a new patient at Dunblane Medical Practice

The official registration page says patients can collect a New Patient Pack from the Health Centre, download forms, or complete online pre-registration. It also says you may not be able to register if you live too far away.

Official registration page Registration policy NHS inform GP registration

Check area first.
If you live outside the practice catchment area, the practice may not be able to register you.

Choose a registration route.
Collect a pack from the Health Centre, download the registration forms, or use online pre-registration.

Complete the medical questionnaire.
The practice asks new patients to complete a medical questionnaire because records can take time to arrive.

Prepare ID if available.
The registration policy says no documents are required to register with a GP, but the practice requests two forms of identification if possible, ideally one photographic and one with address.

Protect repeat medicines.
If you take regular medicine, request supply before switching and keep a copy/photo of your repeat list.

New-patient tip: take photos of medication boxes, hospital letters and repeat slips before registering. Records can take time to transfer, and this prevents medicine gaps.

Clinics, services and practical preparation

The official clinics page says the practice runs many clinics for chronic disease management and offers a wide variety of medical services.

Official clinics page Non-NHS services Sick/Fit notes

Clinic / service	Official practical detail	Patient action
New patient medicals	Unless there is a medical need, only patients over 16 are offered a new patient appointment with a practice nurse.	Ask what is needed at registration.
Family planning	Full range of family planning services including emergency contraception is available.	Ask doctor or nurse for advice at any surgery.
IUD clinics	Practice asks patients to read the patient information leaflet before attending.	Read leaflet and bring questions.
Positive pregnancy test	Official page says to make appointment to see the midwife before 10 weeks pregnant.	Phone Forth Valley Royal Hospital Maternity Unit Monday–Friday 8:30–12:00 on 01324 567146 or email the listed maternity address.
Well Baby Clinic	Health Visiting Baby Clinic is held on the 1st Thursday of every month by appointment only.	Parents/carers can access health visitors Monday–Friday by phone 01786 825358.
Children’s vaccinations	The practice says childhood immunisation for 2–5 year olds is centralised and not appointed/administered by the practice.	Follow NHS Forth Valley immunisation instructions.
Private/non-NHS forms	Some non-NHS services may be chargeable.	Ask fee and timescale before requesting forms, certificates or reports.

Local self-referral and support routes

The practice’s contact numbers and appointments pages include useful non-GP routes. These can be quicker than waiting for a GP appointment when they match the need.

Pharmacy First

Optician

Dentist

Minor injuries

NHS 24 / 111

NHS inform self-help

Physiotherapy self-referral

Sexual healthcare

Breathing Space

Citizens Advice

Care equipment

Midwife booking

Best shortcut: for common minor illness, medicine advice or repeat-prescription questions, try the pharmacy route first. For urgent symptoms after the surgery closes, use NHS 24 on 111.

Disabled access, hearing loop, parking and guide dogs

The official disability-access page says the Health Centre has suitable access for disabled patients and all patient areas including the waiting room, consulting rooms and toilet have wheelchair access.

Official disability access page Official location page

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Wheelchair access

Waiting room, consulting rooms and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.

Disabled parking

Two designated disabled parking spaces are listed at the entrance to the health centre car park.

Loop

Hearing loop

A hearing loop is available from reception for hearing-impaired patients.

Guide

Guide dogs

Guide dogs are welcome, with a note to be aware of other patients and staff who may have allergies or fear of dogs.

Access request script

Hello, I have an appointment/request at Dunblane Medical Practice. I need help with [wheelchair access / hearing loop / large print / guide dog / parking / carer support]. Can this be noted before I attend?

Map, directions and Dunblane visit checklist

Address: Dunblane Medical Practice, Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane FK15 9BQ. Use this map for planning only. Confirm appointment time, closure notices and access needs before travelling.

Before travelling

Check appointment time, doctor/nurse route, lunch closure, public holiday notices, parking needs, forms, medicine packets, samples, glasses/hearing aids and hospital letters.

If someone else is driving

Send the full address: Dunblane Medical Practice, Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane FK15 9BQ. Phone: 01786 822595.

If mobility is difficult

Use the designated disabled parking spaces if eligible, allow extra time, and tell reception if wheelchair, hearing loop or large-print support is needed.

If late or unsure

Call the surgery if safe to do so. Do not travel for routine admin during closure/lunch unless instructed.

When Dunblane Medical Practice is closed

If you require urgent medical attention outside normal surgery opening hours of 08:30–18:00, the official opening page says to contact NHS 24 on 111. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

NHS 24 NHS inform NHS inform service directory

Problem	Use this	Examples
Life-threatening emergency	Call 999	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, not responding.
Urgent but not life-threatening	Call NHS 24 on 111	Cannot wait until the practice opens, but not a 999 emergency.
Minor illness / medicine advice	Local pharmacy / NHS inform / NHS 24	Coughs, colds, sore throat, medicine side effects and common minor illnesses.
Minor injury	NHS 24 / NHS inform right-care route	Injury, burn or suspected fracture needing urgent but not life-threatening care.
Routine repeat prescription	Patient Services / online form / repeat slip / pharmacy route	Use normal route and allow 3 working days.
Routine admin	Contact practice during opening hours	Forms, letters, non-urgent certificates, general enquiries.

Official action links used

Use these after reading the practical route above. This page explains the next step first so patients do not land on the wrong official page.

Official Dunblane Medical Practice website · Official contact page · Contact numbers and email · Opening times · Appointments · Extended opening hours · Repeat prescriptions · Online services · Doctors · Home visits · Register as a new patient · Disability access · NHS 24 · NHS inform

Dunblane Medical Practice FAQs

What is Dunblane Medical Practice phone number?

The main number listed by the practice is 01786 822595. The practice also lists 01786 821777. For out-of-hours urgent help, call NHS 24 on 111. For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

Where is Dunblane Medical Practice?

Dunblane Medical Practice is at Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane, FK15 9BQ.

What are Dunblane Medical Practice opening hours?

The official opening page lists Monday to Friday opening as 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–18:00. The practice closes for lunch every day between 13:00 and 14:00, and is closed at weekends and public holidays.

What should I do during the 1pm to 2pm lunch closure?

For routine tasks, wait until the practice reopens at 14:00. For emergencies during lunch, the practice says it can still be accessed by telephoning the usual numbers, 01786 822595 or 01786 821777.

Does Dunblane Medical Practice offer extended hours?

Yes. The practice lists extended early and evening appointments on some weekdays. The extended access service is for routine medical conditions, not emergencies, and is booked by calling surgery reception.

How do I book a GP appointment?

Phone the surgery during normal business hours. The appointment page says to choose the most appropriate health professional or service, because pharmacy, optician, dentist, minor injuries, NHS 24 or self-help may be more appropriate for some problems.

Who are the doctors at Dunblane Medical Practice?

The official doctors page lists Dr Graeme B Clark, Dr Kathryn Roxburgh, Dr Cecilia Clark, Dr Gillian Nicol, Dr Chris Brown, Dr Jamie Stuart, Dr Lauren Colquhoun, Dr Oonagh McIntosh and Dr Catriona McBride, plus a GP registrar. Check the official page for current availability.

Can I request a specific doctor?

You can ask reception, but availability depends on working days, appointments, leave, training and urgent demand. The safest route is to explain the problem clearly and accept the appropriate clinician.

How do I order repeat prescriptions?

Use Patient Services, the online prescription form, the right-hand side of your repeat prescription, post, or pharmacy ordering/collection service. Allow 3 working days before collection.

Can I order repeat prescriptions by phone?

Routine telephone repeat requests are not accepted. The official prescription page says telephone prescription requests are only accepted if the patient is housebound.

How do I register as a new patient?

Collect a New Patient Pack from the Health Centre, download the forms, or complete online pre-registration. You will also be asked to complete a medical questionnaire because records can take time to arrive.

Do I need ID to register?

The practice registration policy says no documents are required to register with a GP, but the practice requests two forms of identification if possible, ideally one photographic and one with your address.

When should I request a home visit?

Home visits are for medical reasons only. If you think you need an urgent same-day home visit, call before 10am. If you are mobile, including with walking aids, wheelchair or scooter, the practice asks you to attend the surgery.

Does Dunblane Medical Practice have wheelchair access?

Yes. The official disability-access page says the waiting room, consulting rooms and toilet have wheelchair access. A hearing loop is available at reception.

Is disabled parking available?

Yes. The official disability-access page says there are 2 designated disabled parking spaces at the entrance to the health centre car park.

What should I do when Dunblane Medical Practice is closed?

Call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent medical attention outside normal surgery hours. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies. Routine requests, repeat prescriptions and admin tasks should use normal practice routes when open.

Independent directory disclaimer: medicalpracticeuk.org is not NHS Scotland, not NHS 24, not NHS Forth Valley and not Dunblane Medical Practice. This guide is for general patient information only. Phone numbers, opening hours, public holidays, extended access, doctor working days, prescription rules, registration instructions, home-visit rules, access facilities, parking and services can change. Always confirm important details with the official practice website, NHS 24, NHS inform, NHS Forth Valley or the surgery before relying on them.

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