Dalhousie Medical Practice

03/04/2026

📢IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND SHARE: If you're looking for health advice over the Easter weekend, please take a look at this essential information below:

We’re expecting the 111 service to be busy over the next four days, which may mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here’s how you can save time and help us care for those most in need:

💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.

🤧If you need general advice about common illnesses and ailments remember we have a lot of information on NHS inform, including a range of symptom checkers which you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers

📱The NHS 24 Online app also has handy health advice and can help you source your nearest open healthcare services, including pharmacies. The app is free to download on both iOS and Android devices. https://nhs24.info/NHS-24-Online

✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace

NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. 💙

25/03/2026

EASTER HOLIDAY BREAK - PRACTICE CLOSURE TIMES:

We are closed on Good Friday, 3rd April and Easter Monday, 6th April 2026, reopening Tuesday 7th April at 08:30.

Please order your prescription requests in plenty time to allow for practice and pharmacy closures.

When we are closed, if you need urgent medical advice or assistance, please telephone NHS24 on 111, or you can visit the NHS Inform website at www.nhsinform.scot

Many thanks,

Dalhousie Team

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

17/03/2026

Back by popular demand! 🎉
Join this beaming group for Midlothian’s second free Falls Prevention Community Drop‑In on Thu 16 April, 10am–2pm, at the Lasswade Centre, Bonnyrigg.
Where else can you chat to around 23 health & wellbeing experts all in one room — no appointment needed? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💬
Enjoy advice on strength 💪, balance 🤸, diet 🥗, footwear 👟, dementia support 🧠, bone health 🦴, home adaptations 🏡 and more. Plus fitness testing 🏋️, demos 📣, blood‑pressure checks ❤️, and tea, coffee & homemade cake ☕🍰.
Open to everyone 50+ and their families. Last September we welcomed 221 people to the event. See you there! 👋

More: https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/falls

13/03/2026

09/03/2026

We can only offer emergency appointments today due to staff sickness
Please use NHS inform, NHS 24 on 111 or you local pharmacy for minor ailments

03/02/2026

Pop up vaccine clinic. If you think you are eligible scan the qr code to find out!

21/01/2026

Midlothian falls team are having an open day. Pop along for tips on how to keep your friends and loved ones safe

12/12/2025

Confused about where to access the healthcare you need?

By getting the Right Care in the Right Place, we can all keep well and get the help we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible.

💻NHS INFORM - check symptoms and find health advice to help you stay well.

📱 NHS 24 ONLINE APP - use the chatbot to check your symptoms and find nearest services.

👩‍⚕️ PHARMACIST - help and advice with minor ailments and prescription medication.

🧠 MENTAL WELLBEING - online and telephone resources to help with mental health.

👁️ OPTOMETRIST - help with eye problems including sticky eyes or reduced vision.

🦷 DENTIST - help with injuries or pain in the mouth and teeth.

🩺 GP PRACTICE - a range of clinicians including doctors and nurses to help with both physical and mental health issues.

🩹 MINOR INJURIES - help with injuries that are not life or limb threatening, including cuts, minor burns, sprains, or suspected broken bones or fractures.

📞 111 - NHS 24 - advice when other services, such as GP or pharmacy, are closed and you are too ill to wait until they reopen.

🚑 999 OR A&E - for emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, severe breathing difficulties, or severe bleeding.

Click the link in our comments to find out more about

12/12/2025

🌟PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS IN TIME FOR XMAS

The last day to order your prescriptions is Thursday 18 December so please order in plenty time to allow for practice and pharmacy closures.

Thank you,

Dalhousie Team✨

12/12/2025

⛄️✨SURGERY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSURE TIMES

We are closed over Christmas and New Year on the following days:

Xmas Day, Thursday 25th December
Boxing Day, Friday 26th December
New Years Day, Thursday 1st January
New Year's Holiday, Friday 2nd January

When we are closed, if you need urgent medical advice or assistance, please telephone NHS24 on 111, or you can visit the NHS Inform website at www.nhsinform.scot

Many thanks,

Dalhousie Team

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

20/11/2025

We have several members of staff off sick today so have very limited availability. Please be aware we will be emergency/urgent care only today.
Be kind to our reception team as we take your calls.
NHS 24 is available on 111 aw well as pharmacy first at all the local pharmacies

07/10/2025

Reminder: the practice is closed for staff training on Wednesday 8th October from 1-6pm. The practice will be open again on Thursday 9th October at 8.30am.

If your require urgent medical attention from 1-6pm on 8th October, please see details below.