Tain and Fearn Area Medical Practice

09/09/2026

24/08/2026

📢📢 eConsult early closure 📢📢

Unfortunately due to staff sickness we have had to close the eConsult system early today and can only deal with urgent requests. If the matter is non-urgent please contact the Health Centre tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation.

29/07/2026

📢PRACTICE CLOSURE - Monday 3rd August📢

Tain & Fearn practice will be closed on Monday 3rd August for the August bank holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 4th August at 8am.

Please check with your local Pharmacy for their opening times and
please check that you have ordered and collected any medications needed by Friday 31st July.

During this closure if you require advice or help on any of the following matters here are the numbers to contact:

Medication advice / minor ailments - please contact your local pharmacy. (Balintore - 832291, Well 23-25 - 892002 and Well 5-9 - 892009)
Medical advice / minor injuries - please dial 111 for NHS24
Medical Emergencies - please dial 999

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29/07/2026

🌟 JOIN OUR TEAM! 🌟
Experienced Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant Wanted
📍 Tain & Fearn Area Medical Practice, Tain

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team for:

✅ 4–6 sessions per week (2–3 days)
✅ Additional hours available to cover annual leave and holidays

Main Duties

The successful candidate will undertake a range of clinical activities within established protocols, including:

🩸 Venepuncture (blood taking)
🧪 Urine testing
💓 Blood pressure monitoring
📈 ECGs
⚖️ Weight monitoring
💬 Brief interventions
👥 New patient checks
🏠 Domiciliary visits

Interested? Closing date 10/8/26

For an Application Form and Job Description, please contact:

Mrs Jo Fobbester
Tain & Fearn Area Medical Practice
Craighill Terrace
Tain, Ross-shire
IV19 1EU

❗ CVs will not be accepted.

23/07/2026

Unfortunately due to staff illness we have had to close the eConsult system early this morning and will only be able to deal with emergencies. Please only ring the practice if you feel it is something urgent for today that cannot wait until tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding.

02/07/2026

Just a reminder that we're closed tomorrow (Friday 3rd July). We will be open again on Monday 6th July at 8am.

26/06/2026

📢PRACTICE CLOSURE - Friday 3rd July📢

Tain & Fearn practice will be closed on Friday 3rd July, in line with other NHS Highland practices. We will re-open on Monday 6th July at 8am.

Please check with your local Pharmacy for their opening times and
please check that you have ordered and collected any medications needed by Wednesday 1st July.

During this closure if you require advice or help on any of the following matters here are the numbers to contact:

Medication advice / minor ailments - please contact your local pharmacy. (Balintore - 832291, Well 23-25 - 892002 and Well 5-9 - 892009)

Medical advice / minor injuries - please dial 111 for NHS24

Medical Emergencies - please dial 999

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12/06/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday 15th June.

10/06/2026

📢PRACTICE CLOSURE - Monday 15th June📢

Tain & Fearn practice will be closed on Monday 15th June for the Public Holiday.

We will re-open on Tuesday 16th June at 8am.

Please check with your local Pharmacy for their opening times and
please check that you have ordered and collected any medications needed by Friday 12th June.

During this closure if you require advice or help on any of the following matters here are the numbers to contact:

Medication advice / minor ailments - please contact your local pharmacy. (Balintore - 832291, Well 23-25 - 892002 and Well 5-9 - 892009)

Medical advice / minor injuries - please dial 111 for NHS24

Medical Emergencies - please dial 999

Please feel free to share this message.