Public holidays

Dentists

Dentists will be closed on Wednesday 25 December, Thursday 26 December, Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2 January.

If you need emergency care over the holidays please call NHS24 on 111.

Some examples of dental emergencies include trauma to the teeth, uncontrolled dental pain, uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth and swelling inside the mouth.

GPs

Please pick up your prescriptions in good time.

GPs will be closed on Wednesday 25 December, Thursday 26 December, Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2 January.

The GP out-of-hours service will be providing urgent care when GP practices are closed.

If you need urgent medical advice which can’t wait until your GP practice is open, or you have a sudden onset or worsening of condition, call NHS 24 on 111.

If you’re feeling unwell and aren’t sure what to do, you can use NHS Inform’s symptom checker or self-help guides.

Pharmacies

Please pick up your medications in good time.

Pharmacies open on Christmas Day

RIGHT MEDICINE PHARMACY	20 HIGH STREET, HADDINGTON	1000-1300
GOREBRIDGE PHARMACY MAIN STREET	35 MAIN STREET GOREBRIDGE	0900-1400
CRIGHTON PHARMACY	6-7 CRIGHTON PLACE EDINBURGH	1200-1700
BRUNTSFIELD PHARMACY	129 BRUNTSFIELD PLACE EDINBURGH	0900-1400
AVANTE PHARMACY	39 WESTFIELD ROAD EDINBURGH	0900-1400
HEALTHFUL PHARMACY DEDRIDGE	157 NIGEL RISE – DEDRIDGE LIVINGSTON	0830-1330
OMNICARE PHARMACY	6 MAIN STREET – DEANS LIVINGSTON	1000-1500

Pharmacies open on New Year’s Day

GOREBRIDGE PHARMACY MAIN STREET	35 MAIN STREET GOREBRIDGE	0900-1400
CRIGHTON PHARMACY	6-7 CRIGHTON PLACE EDINBURGH	1200-1700
ASDA	100 THE JEWEL EDINBURGH	1200-1800
BRUNTSFIELD PHARMACY	129 BRUNTSFIELD PLACE EDINBURGH	0900-1400
AVANTE PHARMACY	39 WESTFIELD ROAD EDINBURGH	0900-1400
HEALTHFUL PHARMACY DEDRIDGE	157 NIGEL RISE – DEDRIDGE LIVINGSTON	0830-1330
OMNICARE PHARMACY	6 MAIN STREET – DEANS LIVINGSTON	1000-1500

For other opening hours over the holidays including Thursday 26 December and Thursday 2 January, please visit NHS inform You can also call your local pharmacy if you’re unsure.

Local pharmacists can help with some minor illnesses including cold sores, indigestion, constipation, impetigo, urinary infections, aches and pains, eczema, insect bites, thrush and sore throats.

Opticians

For optician opening hours over the holidays please visit NHS inform .

This may not be reflective of holiday arrangements, so please call your opticians if you’re unsure.

Optician teams can provide help and advice quickly for urgent eye conditions such as a sudden loss of vision, pain or something in your eye that’s obstructing your vision. An optometrist can also help with many routine conditions including difficulties with vision, eye infections, dry eyes, sore eyes, watery eyes or allergies.

Minor Injury Units (MIU)

If you have an injury that needs urgent or immediate attention, you should call NHS 24 on 111 to make an appointment with an expert in one of our MIUs.

Please note that if you arrive without arranging an appointment via 111 you may be asked to come back later.

Our expert MIU teams can treat strains, sprains, suspected broken bones, wounds, burns and more.

Emergency Department (A&E)

Always dial 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department (A&E) in a critical emergency.

Some examples of why you should attend A&E include: severe bleeding that can’t be stopped, chest pain that won’t subside, if you think you’re having a stroke, severe breathing difficulties or severe injury.

Mental Health

If you, or someone you know, needs urgent mental health support over the holidays phone NHS 24 on 111 anytime day or night.

Select the Mental Health option to access mental health advice and guidance.

You can also call the Samaritans 24 hours a day 365 days a year on 116 123.