Douglasdale Medical Practice

18/03/2026

It’s Nutrition and Hydration Week! 💦🍓🍌

Good hydration is one of the most important aspects of a healthy diet.
Our bodies are very good at giving us hunger signals, tiredness signals, when to visit the bathroom, but not so good at letting us know we are dehydrated until we are very dehydrated.

Did you know your body needs 1.5-2 litres fluid per day? You may have heard this described as 6-8 cups per day too.

For more information on staying hydrated, visit - https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/hydration

18/03/2026

18/03/2026

Douglasdale Medical Practice will be closed today from 2pm to 6pm

To ensure we provide the best possible care to our patients, GP practices in the Clydesdale area are taking part in protected learning time (PLT) this afternoon (18 March) from 2pm to 6pm.

For more information on PLT and what practices are taking part, visit https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/gp/protected-learning-time/

05/03/2026

NHS 24’s Mental Health Hub is open to all ages. If you are in Scotland and have an urgent mental health need, there's support available to get you the right care in the right place. 💙

Find out more about NHS 24's mental health services: https://nhs24.info/mental-health-services

13/02/2026

Co-codamol 30/500mg will become unavailable in the next few weeks due to a national shortage.

We advise patients to gradually reduce by one daily tablet per week to avoid side effects of stopping suddenly.

Please refer to the attached patient leaflet prior to contacting the practice for guidance.

More information is available at -

17/01/2026

Many GP practices across Lanarkshire will run additional winter hours today, improving access to urgent GP care during peak winter demand.
Details on practice opening times can be found here: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/your-health/winter-health/gp/

06/01/2026

*** FOR ANY LAST MINUTE APPLICATIONS - CLOSING DATE WILL BE FRIDAY 9th JANUARY 2026 ***

📣📣📣We have an announcement at Douglasdale Medical Practice ⭐️⭐️⭐️

29/12/2025

*MONDAY 29th and WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER 2025 - 1pm - 6pm *

Due to being short staffed, Coalburn Surgery will be closing today - Monday 29th December and Wednesday 31st December at 1pm.
If you need to speak with a GP or you have an emergency that won’t wait, please phone the usual way on 01555 820 646.
There will still be GP cover. Sorry for any inconvenience.

16/12/2025