Coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (cough, fever, shortness of breath, change in taste/smell) please DO NOT attend the practice. Telephone the practice for advice. Please only call 111 if you have worsening symptoms as they are experiencing very high numbers of calls at the moment.
To ensure the safety of staff and patients at this difficult time we will be changing some of our services. Chronic disease annual reviews will be temporarily put on hold.
All requests for appointments will be triaged by one of the doctors.
You can find up to date advice about Coronavirus on www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Coronavirus Advice for Patients
You can reduce your risk of catching infections, such as, Coronavirus by:
- avoiding touching your face
- maintaining good hand hygiene - washing hands for 20 seconds with soap and water or using alcohol hand sanitiser after coughing or sneezing, going to the toilet and before eating and drinking.
- covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with disposable tissues and disposing of them in the nearest waste bin after use.
If you do not have symptoms of coronavirus and are looking for general information, a free helpline has been set up on 0800 028 2816. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 10.00pm and Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, or have been in contact with somebody who has the condition PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE PRACTICE. Self-isolate at home and contact the practice for advice. If you need advice outside of surgery hours please call 111.
Practice Changes
We are delighted that Dr Gareth Powell has joined the practice team. He will work full days on a Monday and Tuesday.
We are also pleased to welcome Mandy Ferguson, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, to the practice team.
Facebook
If you haven't already done so please visit and 'Like' our new Facebook page (Dr McCulloch & Partners). Here you will find the most up to date information on changes happening in the practice and ways to access your healthcare.
GP Practices are Changing
GP services across Scotland are changing to make sure you get to see the right person, at the right time, in the right place.
Please click on the link below to get more information.
GP Practices are Changing
Public Holidays 2020
Please note the surgery will be closed on the following dates:
Friday 18th September
Monday 21st September
Friday 25th December
Monday 28th December
If you require to be seen urgently on these days please contact NHS 24/Ayrshire Doctors on Call (ADOC) on 111.
Please make a note of the public holidays and request your repeat medication in plenty of time.
Prescription Line
The prescription line is open every day from 10am to 11am.
We would like to encourage patients who are able bodied and/or have internet access to order their repeat precriptions in one of the following alternative ways:
- on-line via Patient Access
- by handing in your repeat prescription ordering slip
- by filling in a repeat prescription slip at the front desk
- by post
- face to face at the front reception desk
Staff Training Notice
Please note that the Practice will be closed for staff training on the last Tuesday of every month from 1.00pm until 1.45pm.