Swinney in discussion with NHS over Carse of Gowrie GP provision

Councillors have blamed what they call 'inaction' to find a permanent surgery.

The First Minister says he’s engaging with NHS Tayside over GP provision in the Carse of Gowrie, with its last remaining doctor’s surgery set to close.

The health board says a national shortage of GPs has affected the Carse Medical Practice near Errol, which has been operating from a temporary building since 2020.

But councillors have blamed what they call “inaction” to find a permanent surgery.

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