Parkhill Medical Practice

15/12/2025

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!

15/12/2025

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).

🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/winter

08/12/2025

Today we all said goodbye to our GP Dr Mears who has now retired from the practice. Dr Mears is well known to our patients in Parkhill and Avonbridge surgery and has been with us for 8 years. We all wish her a very happy retirement 🥳

05/12/2025

PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

We are looking for a part-time receptionist to join our friendly, busy practice team, 16 hours a week- Tuesday 900-1400, Thursday 800-1400 and Friday 1300-1800

Applicants should have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, have excellent organisational skills and be able to multitask and prioritise workload effectively. Great communication skills essential. NHS experience preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Duties include dealing with patient requests both face to face and on the telephone, booking appointments, processing prescriptions and general reception work.

If you are interested, please submit a CV with covering letter addressed to Diana Taylor, Practice Manager at fv.parkhillmedicalpractice@nhs.scot or hand into the practice. Applications can also be made through Indeed, link in comments.

18/11/2025

Reminder that we are closed this afternoon for staff training.

Please note we are closed for staff training from 12:30pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025. We will reopen at 8am on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

If you have an urgent medical issue that cannot wait, then you can contact 01324 566610 during our time of closure for the GP Out of Hours service to review. After 6pm, please call 111. If a medical emergency, please phone 999. Please contact your local pharmacy, dentist or optician if your issue is relevant to their service. NHS Inform is also available at www.nhsinform.scot

12/11/2025

Please note we are closed for staff training from 12:30pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025. We will reopen at 8am on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

If you have an urgent medical issue that cannot wait, then you can contact 01324 566610 during our time of closure for the GP Out of Hours service to review. After 6pm, please call 111. If a medical emergency, please phone 999. Please contact your local pharmacy, dentist or optician if your issue is relevant to their service. NHS Inform is also available at www.nhsinform.scot

21/10/2025

Due to a technical problem our branch surgery in Avonbridge will have no power for the next hour. Please contact Parkhill Medical Practice if you cannot wait until power is back on. Tel 01324 715446.

13/10/2025

Some GP Practices are closed today (Monday 13 October), however, a number of pharmacies are open.

Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is, and when it is open, on this bank holiday.

Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/infozone

12/10/2025

It’s ok not to be ok. We support the work of our partner agencies who can provide advice & support when you need it:

Samaritans - 116 123
Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 6pm-2am/Fri 6pm-Mon 6am)
Childline - 0800 1111
NHS24 - 111 (999 in an emergency)
Text Shout to 85258
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de - 0800 068 4141
Men Matter Scotland - 0141 944 7900
Scotland's Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline - 0800 027 1234
LGBT Health & Wellbeing - 0800 464 7000
Combat Stress for Veterans - https://orlo.uk/LemIb
Andys Man Club - https://orlo.uk/93fqM

08/10/2025

Patients please note we will be closed on Monday 13th October 2025. If you require medical attention during this time, please call NHS 24 on 111. If your problem is life threatening, please call 999. Your local dentist, optician and pharmacy may also be able to help with any relevant issues.

We will reopen on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 8am.

18/09/2025

Please note we are closed for staff training from 12:30pm on Wednesday 24th September 2025. We will reopen at 8am on Thursday 25th September 2025.

If you have an urgent medical issue that cannot wait, then you can contact 01324 566610 during our time of closure for the GP Out of Hours service to review. After 6pm, please call 111. If a medical emergency, please phone 999. Please contact your local pharmacy, dentist or optician if your issue is relevant to their service. NHS Inform is also available at www.nhsinform.scot

16/09/2025

*** now resolved- please be patient as we work through the backlog from the issues today. Thank you ***

Due to the current power outage our phone system has not been allowing us to receive calls. We are working to fully resolve this issue. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.