The Green Practice

15/12/2025

✨ FESTIVE HOURS ✨

The practice will be CLOSED on the following dates:

🎁 THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER
🎄 FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER
🥂 THURSDAY 1ST JANUARY
❄️ FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY

During these two weeks, we will be operating with a reduced staff and will ONLY be offering URGENT on-the-day GP appointments ‼️

Furthermore, any nurse/phlebotomist appointments will be booked IN TIME ORDER ⏰

Our normal service will resume on MONDAY 5TH JANUARY and you will be offered an appointment from this point onwards if you have any ROUTINE concerns 🗓

It is important that you ORDER YOUR MEDICATION in good time as pharmacies will also be closed over the festive period 💊 We offer a 72 hour turnaround to ensure your prescription is ready to collect from your preferred local pharmacy. Please show you care - prepare! ✅

14/12/2025

Cases of flu are high this winter, so if you’re wondering whether it’s just a cold or you’re floored with flu here’s what to do.

Most symptoms can be safely managed at home. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease aches and fever. Your pharmacist can advise on cold and flu remedies.

Antibiotics won’t help with colds and flu as they are viruses – time and self-care are best.

To stop the spread:
💉 get your flu vaccination if you are eligible
🧼 wash your hands regularly
😷 cover coughs and sneezes

Remember you can access trusted advice and symptom checkers by visiting NHS inform - LINK IN COMMENTS!

01/12/2025

We will be CLOSED from 1PM on WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER for essential staff training 🚫

Should you require urgent medical advice, please call our dedicated line on 0131 260 9295 ☎️ In an emergency, always dial 999 🚨

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Thursday 4th December 💚

04/11/2025

We will be CLOSED from 1PM on WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER for essential staff training 🚫

Should you require urgent medical advice, please call our dedicated line on 0131 260 9295 ☎️ In an emergency, always dial 999 🚨

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Thursday 6th November 💚

31/10/2025

👻🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃👻

We’ve been embracing the spooky spirit this week and organised what was meant to be a friendly charity pumpkin carving competition . . . As you can see, the knives were out! 😂🔪

We really need your help to determine a winner 😅

Please “like” your favourite - Patrick’s Claudia Pumkleman or Lara’s Jurassic Jack-o-lantern 🎃😆

Wishing you all a treat-filled evening! ☺️🍬🍭🍫💚

17/09/2025

Vaccination season has officially kicked off this week 💉🦠 We’re gearing up for another busy winter full of coughs and colds! 🤧

You will be contacted either by text, email or letter if you are eligible for ANY winter vaccine. If your appointment does not suit, please call the vaccination line on 0800 030 8013 to reschedule or use the online booking portal instead 🗓️

Please note the eligibility criteria for the COVID booster has changed this year. The following will NOT qualify for this vaccine:

🔹 Chronic respiratory disease (e.g. COPD)
🔹 Heart conditions
🔹 Kidney or liver disease
🔹 Chronic neurological conditions
🔹 Diabetes
🔹Those aged 65-74
🔹Health and social care workers
🔹 Pregnant women

If you have ANY queries relating to the winter vaccines, please call the vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013. GP practices no longer have any involvement in the vaccination programme ☎️

We would strongly encourage all those eligible for a vaccine this winter to attend their appointment 💉✅ These viruses can be deadly and getting vaccinated can greatly reduce your chance of hospital admission if you do develop symptoms 🚑

For more information regarding the programme ➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/winter-vaccines/

11/09/2025

‼️ UPCOMING CLOSURE ‼️

Please be aware that the Health Centre will be CLOSED on the following date for the public holiday:

🍁 MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 🍁

If you require urgent medical attention on this date, please call NHS24 on 111 ☎️ In a life-threatening emergency, always dial 999 🚑

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Tuesday 16th September 💚

25/08/2025

We will be CLOSED from 1PM on WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST for essential staff training 🚫

Should you require urgent medical advice, please call our dedicated line on 0131 260 9295 ☎️ In an emergency, always dial 999 🚨

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Thursday 28th August 💚

18/08/2025

Our phones are back up & running 📞

Sorry for any inconveniences this has caused our patients, fingers crossed they stay working
Thank you all for your patience 🩷

23/06/2025

Calling all teenagers! 📣

Catch up on your missed vaccinations during the upcoming summer holidays. The HPV, MMR, 3-in-1, and MenACWY vaccines are designed to keep you protected against harmful infections and diseases. 💉

A range of appointments at different locations are available across Lothian. Scan the QR code to learn more or call the Community Vaccination Team on 0131 446 4082 to book a slot. 🗓️

Find out more 👇
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/when-to-immunise/young-people-from-11-to-24-years

18/06/2025

13/06/2025

☺️ FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ☺️

Yesterday we said a fond farewell to Dr Catriona McShane who begins her maternity leave next week. We wish her all the best during this beautiful next chapter! 👶🏻🍼💚

She will return next year as our GP Retainer but we’re thrilled to welcome back Dr Catharine Verity in the meantime. Dr Verity was our previous registrar and fully qualified back in December 2024.

We’ve not quite reopened the cattery but we do love having our beloved Cats home again! 😂🐈‍⬛🐱