Ashgrove Group Practice

01/01/2026

31/12/2025

📢 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ AND SHARE

Hogmanay and the first few days of 2026 will be very busy for the 111 service, which may mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here's what you can do to help yourself, save time, and help us care for those in the most need first.

📱NHS inform has a range of symptom checkers for common illnesses and conditions you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers

🤒Check out the winter illness hub on NHS inform if you need help with colds, flu, coughs, sickness bugs, etc: https://nhs24.info/winter-illness

💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines
Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.

✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.
Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace

If you are using a mobile phone to call please switch to WiFi calling and ensure your device is charged. This will help to prevent your call being disconnected. Some mobile providers disconnect calls due to network capacity demand. NHS 24 does not cut calls.

NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. If you can try the above options first, it could save you time. We want to help you get the right care, in the right place. 💙

29/12/2025

29/12/2025

Our symptom checkers are a good starting point if you’re feeling under the weather. You can assess your symptoms with these simple guides and get advice on what to do next.
Services are super busy today after the festive break, but a wee reminder that GP surgeries across Scotland will be open tomorrow and community pharmacies too.

23/12/2025

❄️☃️Ashgrove Group Practice - Christmas and New Year Opening Hours☃️❄️

The Practice will be closed for Christmas on Thursday, 25 December 2025 & Friday, 26 December 2025

We will open as normal until New Year and the practice will then be closed on :

Thursday, 1 January 2026 & Friday, 2 January 2026

If you need medical attention on the dates we are closed please contact 111 or 999 in an emergency

Please note -

Unless you run out of your prescription between 22nd Dec 2025 and the 5th of Jan 2026 you do not need to order your repeat medication early.

We want to wish all of our patients a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2026!

16/12/2025

‼️A reminder the practice will be closed a short time tomorrow for training - information below

Scheduled Practice Closure -

On Wednesday the 17th December between 12:30 -14:30, practice staff will be partaking in essential training, our phone line will only be open for medical emergency's only during this time. We will re-open as normal at 14:30

14/12/2025

From 8:00am Monday 15 December NHS Lothian is taking some urgent precautions to help protect patients and staff against flu this winter.

Visitors are welcome, but please:
✅ As always don’t visit if you’re unwell
✅ Limit visitors to 1–2
✅ Avoid bringing children under 12
✅ Consider wearing a mask and use hand gel

Together, we can reduce the risk and keep everyone safe. For more information on visiting go to: https://www.nhslothian.scot/goingtohospital/visitors/

14/12/2025

12/12/2025

If you're eligible and have not had your flu vaccine yet, there's still time to book an appointment.

For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit https://www.nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/adult-flu-vaccination/

09/12/2025

Do you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place?

By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.

Visit www.nhsinform.scot for more information

08/12/2025

Scheduled Practice Closure -

On Wednesday the 17th December between 12:30 -14:30, practice staff will be partaking in essential training, our phone line will only be open for medical emergency's only during this time. We will re-open as normal at 14:30