14/04/2026
For those of you living in Stranraer and surrounds. Did you know about this ?
A GP-led walk-in clinic is now available at Waverley Medical Centre in Stranraer.
This is a new pilot service delivered locally by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, designed to improve access to primary care.
This is a separate service to the GP practices which continue to run as normal. This is an additional service, and is intended ONLY for people with specific conditions which are listed below.
Although this walk-in clinic is separate from the practices, it is currently only available to patients who are registered with the three GP practices within the centre.
This walk-in clinic is part of a wider programme supported by the Scottish Government to increase access to GP services through a network of walk-in clinics across Scotland.
This access is to ensure the service is safe and effective for both patients and staff. Demand and eligibility will be reviewed regularly.
Please note:
The walk-in clinic is not suitable for:
• Pregnant patients
These patients should continue to contact their usual GP practice or appropriate healthcare professional.
How the service works
Eligible patients can attend the walk-in clinic if they have an urgent health concern and are unable to access their usual GP practice.
• Open daily: 12 noon - 8 pm
• No appointment needed
Depending on your needs, you may be seen by:
• A GP
• An Advanced Practitioner
(Additional services such as physiotherapy may be introduced in the future.)
What you can use this service for
The clinic can help with urgent, non-life-threatening conditions such as:
• New pain, rashes, or fever
• New coughs, sore throat, ear or chest infections
• Urgent bladder or urinary problems
• Urgent women’s health concerns (e.g. period problems, infections)
• Skin conditions (e.g. infections, eczema)
• New stomach issues
• Muscle, joint, or back pain
What this service is NOT for
Please do not attend the walk-in clinic for:
• Medical emergencies (e.g. chest pain, severe bleeding, breathing difficulties – call 999)
• Minor injuries (e.g. sprains, minor burns - call NHS Inform on 111)
• Long-term or pre-existing conditions
• Repeat prescriptions or medication reviews
• Routine sexual health checks
• Sick notes (fit notes)
• Travel vaccinations
If your condition is not appropriate for this service, staff will guide you to the right care provider.
Get the right care in the right place
You may be able to get help more quickly by:
• Visiting NHS inform for advice on symptoms and services
• Speaking to your local pharmacy for minor illnesses
• Contacting your dentist for dental issues or optician for eye problems
• Calling your GP practice during normal hours
• Calling 111 for out-of-hours advice or minor injuries
• Calling 999 or attending the Emergency Department in a life-threatening emergency
