Here is a detailed explanation as to why you now may need to go a CTAC hub, and potentially wait longer, to receive some of the services you may previously have received at our practice.

The national 2018 Scottish GP contract began a process of reform that would see Health Boards centrally provide some services that were previously the responsibility of GP practices. These services included phlebotomy (taking bloods), chronic disease monitoring (including hyperthyroidism, hypertension, COPD, Diabetes, Asthma etc), removing sutures and dressing wounds.

Transfer of contractual responsibility for these services took place in May 2022, but as the Health Board services were inadequate, GP practices were commissioned to continue filling gaps in what the Board could provide until 1 April 2023. Until September 2026, Cults Medical Group have continued to provide these services within the practice. However, due to the significant increase in our patient list size and the absence of additional nursing resources, we are no longer able to sustain this arrangement. As is already the case in most other practices across Grampian, most patients will now be asked to attend CTAC Clinics for their chronic disease reviews.

Our practice will continue to provide the services listed above to patients where they need treated immediately to prevent injury or the worsening of their condition, but this is a limited safety net to avoid harm to patients.

We are sure that these changes are likely to be frustrating and everyone at our practice shares this frustration with you. We have done our best in difficult circumstances to continue to meet the shortfall in Health Board services to ensure you receive an appropriate service.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please click on the link below for details of the locations of the CTAC HUBS and how to book an appointment.

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