Ochil Medical Practice

Ochil Medical Practice GP Practice

27/04/2026

๐Ÿ“… Practice Closure โ€“ Monday 4th May ๐Ÿ“…

Just a friendly reminder that our practice will be closed on Monday 4th May due to a public holiday.

We know how important it is to have the care and medication you need. If you have any upcoming needs โ€” such as repeat prescriptions or appointments โ€” please contact us in advance so we can help you in good time. ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ“ž

Public holiday closures for GP practices are set by the Health Board. These days allow our team time to rest and recharge so we can continue providing the best possible care. ๐Ÿ’™

โœ… Medical advice while weโ€™re closed:
โ€ข NHS 24 โ€“ call 111
โ€ข In an emergency, call 999

Thank you for your understanding.

24/04/2026

If youโ€™re enjoying the outdoors, be on the look out for ticks - you might find one ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ

If youโ€™ve been bitten, remove it carefully with a tick removal device (or fine-tipped tweezersif you donโ€™t have one).

If you get a rash or feel unwell, contact your GP as soon as possible.

For more tick tips, visit NHS inform ๐Ÿ”ฝ
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites

24/04/2026

'Coming soon! Play and Chat in Clackmannanshire!

This group aims to support children with additional support needs (birth to 5 years) and their parents/carers through connection and fun!

Families do not require a referral, pre-booking is not necessary, and sessions are free to attend.

Children do not require a diagnosis to attend. Pre-school age siblings are also welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Jemma or Andrew on 01786 450086 or family@plusforthvalley.org.uk'

24/04/2026

The Head of Services at Falkirk's Mental Health Association (FDAMH) is joining us to discuss their services, and mental health coping strategies that can help you manage anxiety and stress.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ
๐Ÿ”ธ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐…๐ƒ๐€๐Œ๐‡ โ€“ who they are, what they do, how they can support you.
๐Ÿ”ธ๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก โ€“ recognising signs of anxiety and stress.
๐Ÿ”ธ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ โ€“ simple tools you can use dayโ€‘toโ€‘day.
๐Ÿ”ธ๐&๐€ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž โ€“ ask questions, share experiences, and chat in a safe space

๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ:
๐Ÿ™‹ For unpaid carers in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Centre
๐Ÿ“… Thursday 7 May
โฐ From 12 noon to 2 pm
๐Ÿ“ Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or on Zoom
๐Ÿ“ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐›๐ฒ Tuesday 5 May: https://forms.office.com/e/tcMKA3WdT8

Good luck to Dr Martin and our pharmacist Kevin, who are taking on the London Marathon this weekend for their chosen cha...
22/04/2026

Good luck to Dr Martin and our pharmacist Kevin, who are taking on the London Marathon this weekend for their chosen charities! We as a team are fantastically proud of you both ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

โ€ผPatient Notice - Triage Closedโ€ผThe practice is currently experiencing unmanageable demand for urgent care. Due to clin...
07/04/2026

โ€ผPatient Notice - Triage Closedโ€ผ

The practice is currently experiencing unmanageable demand for urgent care. Due to clinical staff shortage and taking account of our practice teamโ€™s safety, and the availability of other options for patient care, we are not able to book in any more on the day
appointment patients today and our triage is closed.

We are still open for routine inquiries.

We are sorry for this inconvenience, which is beyond our control.
We are following the BMA safe working guidance.

If you have an urgent medical problem that you believe cannot wait, then you should seek help from other NHS agencies including NHS24 on 111 after 6pm or through accident and emergency if you feel needs assessment sooner.

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 โžก 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.

๐Ÿคข๐Ÿ’ฉ Caught norovirus? - here's our quick guide on what to do to help you feel better and prevent it from spreading to oth...
27/03/2026

๐Ÿคข๐Ÿ’ฉ Caught norovirus? - here's our quick guide on what to do to help you feel better and prevent it from spreading to others.

TREATING NOROVIRUS
๐Ÿ”น take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains
๐Ÿ”น get plenty of rest
๐Ÿ”น use special rehydration drinks if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine. These are available in community pharmacies

Norovirus can be very unpleasant but usually clears up by itself in a few days. You can normally look after yourself or your child at home.

โš ๏ธAvoid going to your GP, as norovirus can spread to others very easily.
๐Ÿ“ฑPhone your GP practice or NHS 24 on 111 if youโ€™re concerned or need advice.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD
๐Ÿ”น stay off work or school until at least 48 hours after the norovirus symptoms have stopped
๐Ÿ”น avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time
๐Ÿ”น wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water particularly after using the toilet and before preparing or handling food
๐Ÿ”น be aware alcohol-based hand gels donโ€™t kill the virus
๐Ÿ”น disinfect any surfaces or objects that could be contaminated, using a bleach-based household cleaner.
๐Ÿ”น wash any items of clothing or bedding that could have become contaminated separately on a hot wash (60ยฐC)
๐Ÿ”น do not share towels and flannels
๐Ÿ”น flush any poo or vomit in the toilet and clean the surrounding area with a bleach-based household cleaner
๐Ÿ”น avoid eating raw, unwashed food
๐Ÿ”น only eat oysters from a reliable source as they can carry norovirus

Remember norovirus spreads very easily in public places such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Follow our hygiene tips above to prevent the virus from spreading further!

โ€ผPatient Notice - Triage Closedโ€ผThe practice is currently experiencing unmanageable demand for urgent care. Due to clin...
25/03/2026

โ€ผPatient Notice - Triage Closedโ€ผ

The practice is currently experiencing unmanageable demand for urgent care. Due to clinical staff shortage and taking account of our practice teamโ€™s safety, and the availability of other options for patient care, we are not able to book in any more on the day
appointment patients today and our triage is closed.

We are still open for routine inquiries.

We are sorry for this inconvenience, which is beyond our control.
We are following the BMA safe working guidance.

If you have an urgent medical problem that you believe cannot wait, then you should seek help from other NHS agencies including NHS24 on 111 after 6pm or through accident and emergency if you feel needs assessment sooner

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Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Hallpark Road
Alloa
FK103JQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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