Loanhead Medical Practice

23/12/2025

The team at Loanhead Medical Practice would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your kindness, support and understanding throughout the year.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING DATES

We will be open on:

22nd, 23rd and 24th December
29th, 30th and 31st December

Please be aware that due to staff sickness within our admin team things are taking longer than usual and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you need urgent medical assistance please call NHS24 on 111. In the event of a life threatening emergency please dial 999 immediately

12/12/2025

We will be following NHS Lothian guidelines to help protect our patients and staff against flu this winter.

We ask that if you are at the surgery and have respiratory symptoms that you wear a mask while you wait to be seen and during your appointment.

We will also encourage anyone who considers themselves as vulnerable, to wear one too. Masks will be available at the surgery.

24/11/2025

The surgery is closing at 12.30 on Wed 26/11/25 for staff training. If you have a medical emergency that can’t wait between 12.30 and 18.00 then please contact the practice mobile on 07895 751467

23/10/2025

Are you experiencing the menopause?
Come along to an informal, Menopause Café to chat about the menopause in a friendly and safe environment. Refreshments provided.
Date: Tuesday 4 November
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Loanhead Library, The Loanhead Centre, George Ave, EH20 9LA
Book here: https://ow.ly/3zYM50XfN2j
If you need more information about this event, please email: wellnessmindfully@outlook.com

Come join us at our Menopause Cafe at Loanhead Lirary for a relaxed and open conversation about all things menopause!

23/10/2025

If you are eligible for flu and / or COVID-19 vaccinations you can grab yours at the Bonnyrigg Health Centre on the following dates:
Wednesday 29th October & Wednesday 26th November
between 14.00 - 16.00
(There will be staff in the atrium to direct you to the correct room)

23/10/2025

11/09/2025

🎓 Heading to uni or college this year?

Make sure you're ready for a healthy start to the new term!
✅ Get up to date with all your vaccines

👉 Find out more at nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents

11/09/2025

Midlothian’s Mental Health & Resilence Service (MHARS)

Please see posters below for updated MHARS opening hours.

11/09/2025

AUTUMN PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The practice is closed on Monday 15th September 2025 for the Autumn Public Holiday. Please remember to re-order your repeat medication in plenty of time.

If you need urgent medical advice when we are closed, please phone NHS24 on 111.

01/09/2025

PRE SCHOOL FLU DROP IN CLINICS

Please see the below dates for this years pre-school nasal flu vaccination drop in sessions


Midlothian Flu 2025 Timetable

September October

17/9/25 Newbattle Library 8.30am – 4pm 1/10/25 Danderhall Library 8.30am -4pm

18/9/25 Penicuik Library 8.30am - 4pm 2/10/25 Penicuik Library 8.30am - 4pm

19/9/25 Lasswade Library 8.30am - 4pm 3/10/25 Gorebridge Library 10am-4pm

24/9/25 Danderhall Library 8.30am – 4pm 8/10/25 Loanhead Library 8.30am-4pm

25/9/25 Woodburn Miners 8.30am - 4pm 9/10/25 Penicuik Library 8.30am -4pm

26/9/25 Newbattle Library 8.30am-4pm 10/10/25 Wood burn Miners 8.30am-4pm

22/10/25 Danderhall Library 8.30am 4pm

23/10/25 Newbattle Library 8.30am-4pm

* Please remember the staff have lunch * 24/10/25 Lasswade Library 8.30am-4pm

12.30-1pm 29/10/25 Loanhead Library 8.30am-4pm

30/10/25 Woodburn Miners 8.30am–4pm

​ 31/10/25 Gorebridge Library 10am-4pm

5/11/25 Newbattle Library 8.30am- 1pm

6/11/25 Penicuik Library 8.30am – 4pm

7/11/25 Lasswade Library 8.30am-1pm

01/09/2025

Practising standing from sitting, just like Linda, Stella, John, Pam and David, pictured, is a great way to increase your strength to help prevent falls. There’s lots of helpful advice from experts, from dieticians to physios, optometrists to occupational therapists, at Midlothian’s first Falls Prevention Community Day:

🗓 Date: Thursday 25 September 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Lasswade Centre, 9 Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA
💷 Cost: Free

Find out what’s on offer, including teas, coffees, homemade cake and demonstrations at: https://ow.ly/18hg50WKOnU

01/09/2025

The surgery is closing at 12.30 tomorrow for staff training. If you have a medical emergency that can’t wait between 12.30 and 18.00 then please contact the practice mobile on 07895 751467