Over winter, you may be more likely to need help from our services. Whatever your healthcare needs, we want to make sure you receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. In this section you will find information on the services available this winter, and advice on how you can help us keep you and our NHS safe by using our services wisely.
Preparing for winter checklist:
- Check your medicine cabinet, make sure you have a supply of necessary over-the counter medicines to help relieve the symptoms of coughs, colds and minor ailments
- If you take regular medication, you should check your existing supplies and only order what you need
- Be aware of services opening times over the festive period
- Look after your mental health and wellbeing
- Check in on friends, family and neighbours
- For information on how to best treat your symptoms at home, ideal for milder illnesses, use the symptom checker at NHS Inform.
Right care, Right Place
Seasonal opening hours
GP Practices and NHS Dentists will be closed on Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd January 2025. Some community pharmacists will remain open during this period and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide easy-to-understand advice on treating everyday ailments. NHS 24 also has a number of pharmacists who are able to answer medicine and pharmacy-related questions over the telephone on 111. In addition, NHS inform has valuable advice on how to prepare visit – http://www.nhsinform.scot.