GP practices

These are the 26 best GP surgeries in Scotland - as voted for by patients.

The 26 leading GP surgeries in Scotland - as voted for by patients

These are the 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

The 13 top ranking doctor’s surgeries in Fife - as voted for by patients.

The 13 top GP surgeries in Fife with the highest patient satisfaction

The 26 top ranking GP surgeries in Scotland as voted for by patients.

The 26 exemplary GP surgeries in Scotland as voted for by patients

It's important to have access to a GP when you're at university. (Photo: Pexels/RDNE Stock project)

Student health: how to register with a GP at university

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physicians associate and a doctor a new poll has discovered. (Photo: Pexel/Etatics Inc)

What is the difference between a physician associate and a doctor?

Passengers could take 'days' to get home after major IT outage. Photo: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty Images

Three ways major IT outage is still causing disruption

Long queues at an airport.

Watch: Airport passengers sat on floor after global IT outage

GP practises and pharmacies across the UK have been caught up in the global IT outage (Photo: Pexel, Pixabay)

GPs and pharmacies across UK hit by CrowdStrike outage

(Photo: Ben Bauer/PA Wire)

Global IT outage disrupts airlines, banks and appointments: what to do

New GP contractors are set to take over the Rosyth practice (Pic: Google Maps)

Fife medical practice with over 6000 patients taken over by three GPs

Kirkcaldy Health Centre will reopen to patients and staff on Wednesday, but roadworks will continue on Whyteman's Brae as engineers replace gas pipelines. (Pic: FFP)

GP services to resume on Wednesday following gas works closure

Kirkcaldy Health Centre remains closed to patients and staff due to ongoing gas works in the area. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Disruption to continue as Kirkcaldy Health Centre will not reopen on Tuesday

Kirkcaldy Health Centre and neighbouring Well Pharmacy are to be closed all week due to urgent gas works. (Pic: Google Maps)

Kirkcaldy Health Centre to remain closed for the week due to urgent gas works

There are 3368 patients per GP at Kinghorn Medical Practice. - one of three set to come under management (Pic: Google Maps)

Three Fife GP surgeries set to be run by new contractor

The figures underline the pressures facing GPs in Fife

40% of Fife GP surgeries close doors to new patients, new figures reveal
More GP surgeries in Fife have closed their doors to new patients than anywhere else in Scotland, new figures have revealed.
Allan Crow

People are being urged to check their repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Remember your prescription this Easter weekend

Methilhave Surgery's temporoary premises at Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Buckhaven are now open to patients.

Thousands of patients moved from Fife GP surgery

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy

Methilhave Surgery's temporoary premises at Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Buckhaven are now open to patients.

Temporary surgery opens at a Fife hospital after GP practice closes

The survey asked patients to rate such factors as staff at their GP surgery and appointments.

Revealed: The best GP surgeries in Fife - as rated by patients

The latest Health and Care Experience survey for 2021/22 asked people across the country about what they think about their local GP practice.

Revealed: The worst GP surgeries in Fife - as rated by patients

Stock image of a GP handing over a prescription to a patient

The surgeries with the most patients per GP in west Fife

Doctors and patient discussing in hospital waiting room. (Shutterstock)

The surgeries with the most patients per GP in Glenrothes, Leven & NEFife

GP waiting surgery (Stock pic)

The surgeries with the most patients per GP in Kirkcaldy district

Pic: John Devlin

COVID in Fife: Almost 3000 more cases confirmed in last four days

Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy

COVID in Fife: Health services under extreme pressure
Rising COVID cases are again putting Fife’s health under extreme pressure.
Allan Crow

Boris Johnson delivers his leader's keynote speech during the Conservative Party conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

These are the key moments from the Prime Minister’s Tory conference speech

Safety fears as DVLA backlog leaves 200,000 awaiting medical all-clear

Booster jabs must be given at least six months after the second dose (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid booster jabs rolling out to 1 million people this week - how to book

During the 2019 election campaign, Boris Johnson ruled out the NHS being 'on the table' in deals with the US (Photo: Shutterstock)

37 NHS GP practices have been sold to a private US health company - here's what ...

Picture Michael Gillen

Vaccine milestone: 100,000 Fifers have now had first COVID jags

NHS Fife has said that coronavirus vaccines for care homes, healthcare staff and over 80’s are on course to be delivered by early February (Photo: Michael Gillen).

First round of covid vaccines to be delivered on time, says NHS Fife

Picture Michael Gillen

25,000 first COVID vaccinations completed in Fife

Picture Michael Gillen

100% take up rate for COVID vaccines at some Fife medical practices

NHS Fife denies issues with Covid-19 vaccine supply

This is when over-70s will be offered the Covid vaccine in Scotland

NHS says attending routine cervical screening appointments is vital - how to boo...

Picture Michael Gillen

First COVID vaccines completed in all 76 Fife care homes

How does your GP compare?

The Fife GP surgeries with the most patients on their books

The NHS has been told to prepare for mass Covid vaccinations from 1 December

If you are ill with a high temperature or fever you should wait to get the flu jab (Photo: Shutterstock)

What the NHS says about getting the flu jab if you have a cold - and who is elig...

Do you know the difference between symptoms? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to tell if you have coronavirus or flu - the symptoms to look for

Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director, checks out some Near Me literature

GPs in Fife increasingly using video consultations with patients

Rotary club raises funds for defibrillator in Methil

Surgeries could look a lot different in the future (Photo: Shutterstock)

GP appointment times could go up to 15 minutes - here’s everything you need to k...

Pharmacies open over New Year in Fife

Mr Cottrell at the health centre. Pics by George McLuskie

Health board agrees to meet car park campaigner for talks

Remember to check your medication supply.

Warning ahead of Easter GP closures

Lesley Laird

Over a third of Fife GP patient lists 'full'

Which pharmacies are open over New Year in Fife?

Which pharmacies are open over Christmas in Fife?

Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell today joined four-year- old Lyle Findlay at his vaccination appointment. Pic: Mark F Gibson.

Parents urged to join the fight against flu

NHS Fife says it has cleaned its system following the attack.

NHS Fife systems 'repaired' after cyber attack

Be healthwise and ensure youre prepared for the Easter holiday period

Health advice for Easter as Fife GP surgeries close for four days