Accessing Health Services during Festive Period

Information on what you should do if you need urgent medical assistance, need to collect a prescription or looking for medical advice during the festive period.

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NHS Inform

Go direct: Check your symptoms and gain access to self-help health information, support and advice visit NHS Inform.

www.nhsinform.scot
 

NHS 24 

Go direct: If you require urgent medical advice and your condition is not a life-threatening emergency, call NHS 24 on 111. 

Call NHS 24 (111)
 

Community Pharmacies

A limited number of community pharmacies are open within the Lothians on Christmas Day / New Years Day please see listings.

Pharmacies open on Christmas Day / New Year's Day
 

GP Practices 

All GP Practices in East Lothian will be closed on 25 and 26 December, 1 and 2 January. 
 

ELHSCP Primary Care Services 

All ELHSCP managed primary care health services, including CWIC, CTACS, Mental Health Support Line, Musculoskeltal (MSK) Services will be closed on 25 and 26 December, 1 and 2 January. 

East Lothian Community Hospital

You are welcome to visit patients in East Lothian Community Hospital throughout the festive period.  Please use the intercom system to gain access.

Please review NHS Lothian Winter Guidelines on visiting patients in hospitals
 

NHS Lothian Public Holiday Services 

NHS Lothian have provided a list of public holiday closures and services that are available on their website:

NHS Lothian Public Holiday Services