The Whins Medical Practice

03/04/2026

GP Practices across Forth Valley will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026.

A number of local pharmacies will be open over the Easter weekend. Opening times are available here ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone

You can call NHS 24 on 111 day or night if you need advice for an injury or require urgent healthcare advice.

24/03/2026

🚧 Access to CCHC – Important Update

There are currently access issues affecting travel to CCHC.

🚗 The only way to reach the main entrance by car is via the Sauchie approach.
❌ Roads from Asda and Morrisons towards Whins Road are currently closed.

Please allow extra time for your journey and plan your route accordingly when attending your appointment.

Thank you for your understanding.

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11/03/2026

The Practice will be closed this afternoon for staff training. The doors will be closed from 1pm. Please only call the Practice if you have an urgent medical issue after this time. We will be unable to help with routine enquiries after 1pm. Thank you for your understanding.

17/02/2026

All local pharmacies across Forth Valley offer free health consultations and medication for many common conditions, including:
🔹Coughs
🔹Urine infections
🔹Conjunctivitis
🔹Diarrhoea
🔹Indigestion
🔹Emergency contraception

Under Pharmacy First Plus, some pharmacists can also prescribe free medication (including antibiotics) for more complex conditions such as:
🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Ear infections
🔹Tonsillitis
🔹Sinusitis

Find out more: nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone

11/02/2026

The Macmillan One‑to‑One Team is here for anyone affected by cancer. Offering support, information, and a friendly space to talk.

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

Share experiences, meet others, or simply enjoy a relaxed conversation.

Whatever you need reassurance, information, or a listening ear, we’re here to help.

Next drop in is Wednesday 18 February 2026 at Perch Cafe, Alloa

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/macmillan

06/02/2026

Last pharmacy Sunday opening date takes place this Sunday (8 February 2026)

What’s available?
✅Expert advice and treatment for minor health issues
✅Referral to other healthcare providers if required
✅Pharmacist prescribers are able to prescribe free medication for a wider range of conditions, including:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Sinusitis
🔹Ear pain
🔹Sore throats
🔹Urinary tract infections
🔹Allergies
🔹and many other common conditions

No appointment required – simply drop in at any of the pharmacies listed below during opening hours (10:00 – 17:00).

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/winter

04/02/2026

We need your help, 91 appointments were missed in January!

⏰ That’s over 22 hours of clinical time lost, time that could have been used to see other patients waiting for care.

❗ Every missed appointment puts extra pressure on our staff and delays access for other patients who need care.

🙏 If you can’t attend your appointment, please cancel as early as possible even on the day. Every cancellation helps someone else get the care they need.

Please help us make every appointment count.

04/02/2026

💊 Friendly reminder about ordering your prescription💊

Please order your repeat prescriptions in good time but not too early.

• They’ll either be sent to your nominated pharmacy or ready for collection from the practice
• Pharmacies may need a little extra time to prepare your medication, including ordering it if needed

Even if we’ve sent it to your local pharmacy, it might not be ready straight away. Once it’s ready, it’ll be waiting for you, no need to check with us before then.

Thank you for giving everything enough time and for helping us keep things running smoothly.
– The Whins Team

23/01/2026

Some Pharmacies will be open on Sundays throughout the winter months offering an enhanced service.

What’s available?
✅Expert advice and treatment for minor health issues
✅Referral to other healthcare providers if required
✅Pharmacist prescribers are able to prescribe free medication for a wider range of conditions, including:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Sinusitis
🔹Ear pain
🔹Sore throats
🔹Urinary tract infections
🔹Allergies
🔹and many other common conditions

No appointment required – simply drop in at any of the pharmacies listed below during opening hours (10:00 – 17:00).

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/winter

16/01/2026

Several Pharmacies will be open on Sundays throughout the winter months offering an enhanced service.

What’s available?
✅Expert advice and treatment for minor health issues
✅Referral to other healthcare providers if required
✅Pharmacist prescribers are able to prescribe free medication for a wider range of conditions, including:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Sinusitis
🔹Ear pain
🔹Sore throats
🔹Urinary tract infections
🔹Allergies
🔹and many other common conditions

No appointment required – simply drop in at any of the pharmacies listed below during opening hours (10:00 – 17:00).

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/winter