Milton Surgery

01/04/2026

Milton Surgery will be closed on Thursday 9th April to allow our staff to attend a team member's funeral.

We appreciate your understanding at this difficult time.

If you require urgent medical care; i.e. for a heart attack or a stroke please call 999 or attend A&E.

01/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - we’re sharing the most common symptoms of bowel cancer that you need to be aware of.

It's important to know what's normal for your body, so if you notice anything unusual for you, talk to your GP. It’s unlikely to be cancer, but if it is, getting diagnosed early can make all the difference.

Help us raise life-saving awareness by sharing this post 🔁

01/04/2026

Before you head out hunting for Easter eggs this weekend, remember to pick up any medication you may need from your pharmacy.

GP practices and some community pharmacies may be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

If you need urgent medical help over the weekend, contact NHS 24 on 111.

For more information, visit our website: https://services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/public-holidays/

31/03/2026

🚨 Local Pharmacy Public Holiday Opening Hours 🚨

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

In Scotland, all young people are offered the MenACWY vaccine in secondary school (S3). If you’re under 25 and haven’t had it yet, there’s still time. Contact your local immunisation team to book your appointment ➡️ nhsinform.scot/gettingvaccinations

Remember, the MenACWY vaccine protects against some types of meningitis, but not all, so it’s still important to know the signs and symptoms.

24/03/2026

🚨 Upcoming Public Holidays - Easter 🚨

Milton Surgery will be closed for the Easter Public Holidays on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April 2026.

We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

If you require urgent GP assistance while we are closed please contact NHS 24 on 111. In an emergency always dial 999.

Please remember to order your medications up to two weeks in advance to give ourselves, and your pharmacy, time to get everything ready for you.

Happy Easter! 🐰

24/03/2026

Today we’re highlighting what to share with your GP about your family history of .

If someone in your family has had bowel cancer, you may feel worried about the risk of you and your family having bowel cancer too.

Most cases of bowel cancer aren’t passed down through families, but your risk might be higher if you have a close relative such as a parent, sibling or child who has been diagnosed with the disease. If you’re unsure about your risk or what this means for you, we’re here to support you.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Lc4XjJ

10/03/2026

We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank our patients, NHS colleagues and local Pharmacy Teams for the kindness, patience and understanding shown to us following the devastating loss of one of our team members last week.

Your messages of support along with the many flowers and cards we have received have meant a great deal during this incredibly difficult time, and the compassion shown has been deeply appreciated.

Out of respect for the individual who has passed we kindly ask that their privacy, and that of their family and our team, continues to be respected.

10/03/2026

There are lots of things you can do to help a friend or family member with an eating disorder.You’re already taking positive steps to supporting someone with...