Loanhead Medical Practice

15/04/2026

Due to staff sickness the on the day appointments today will be emergencies only

31/03/2026

** Patient Information Only **
The practice will be closed for Easter holiday on Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April. If you have an urgent medical matter please contact NHS 24 on 111. If you have a medical emergency please call 999 for an ambulance. We will re-open on Tuesday 7th April at 8:30am. Have a lovely Easter.

31/03/2026

We will be closed on Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April. If you have an urgent medical condition please contact NHS 24 on 111. If you have a medical emergency please call 999 for an ambulance. We will reopen on Tuesday 7th April at 8:30am.

Easter Holiday - John T. Milliken Department of Medicine

13/03/2026

** FOR PATIENT INFORMATION ONLY **
Unfortunately due to staff shortages the surgery will only be able to offer emergency appointments. Sorry for the inconvenience.

10/03/2026

The surgery is closing at 12.30 today 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

05/03/2026

**IMPORTANT INFO**

Due to staff sickness and on the day appointment availability we will only be able to offer emergency appointments this afternoon and tomorrow. Please only contact the practice for an appointment if you feel it’s an emergency. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes and thank you for your patience

13/02/2026

Information on Midlothian Futures Fair

21/01/2026

19/01/2026

RNID Hearing support sessions at Dalkeith Library tomorrow & Penicuik Library Tue Jan 27.
Drop-in free 4:30pm 6:30pm.
➡️Tube replacement, cleaning & general maintenance.
➡️Information on managing hearing loss and tinnitus.
➡️How to do a hearing check.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

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