Due to our current clinical system provider ceasing to operate, Scotch Quarter Practice will move to a new computer system from Friday 5th December 2025. This will impact on services we can provide between 5th December to 12th December. Emergency Only Service Friday 5th December to Wednesday 10th December Limited Appointments Thursday 11th December to Friday […]
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Due to our current clinical system provider ceasing to operate, Scotch Quarter Practice will move to a new computer system from Friday 5th December 2025. This will impact on services we can provide between 5th December to 12th December.
If you have a prescription due between these dates you MUST order no later than 3rd December 2025. The practice will have no facility to process prescriptions until after the installation of our new system. If you are an online user you will receive an email notification from [email protected] on how to register for the new online system once fully operational – (this is not spam). You can continue to use online services until 28th November 2025. We have currently ceased new applications for online services.
Your patience and understanding is appreciated during this process.