Dunbar Medical Centre

19/09/2025

The Nasal Flu Vaccination Programme for 2-5 year olds is underway!

If you have not received an appointment invite in the post, or are unable to attend, please drop in to one of the following clinics. There is no need to arrange an appointment, just bring your original invitation with you.

19/09/2025

As part of Falls Awareness Week we are thrilled to be doing a Walking or Daily Living Aid Amnesty.

Perhaps you broke your leg a few years ago and needed crutches for a short while but they’re now cluttering up the garage. Or maybe you have a trolley that you no longer use to walk with and has ended up becoming a plant pot stand or bookcase?

Whatever NHS or council provided walking / daily living aid it is that you no longer need, we would love to have it back. 🙂 That way we can get it refurbished and then issued out to those who now need it, plus it frees up a bit of valuable space in your home!

Head along to any of the East Lothian Council recycling centres between 15th-21st September to drop them off and then we’ll do the rest.

Check out https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directory/10061/recycling_centres for details of the recycling centre locations and opening hours.


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11/09/2025

🚨 PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE 🚨

Please note Dunbar Medical Centre will be closed all day on Monday 15th September 2025.

This effects all three practices;

⭐️ Cromwell Harbour Medical Practice
⭐️ Whitesands Medical Practice
⭐️ Laudersale Medical Practice

We will resume business as normal at 8am on Tuesday 16th September 2025.

Please call 101 for none life threatening emergencies and 999 for life threatening emergencies.

05/09/2025

15/08/2025

Update - all fixed and working again.

🚨ATTENTION - SYSTEMS DOWN🚨

All of our computers are down. This means we cannot access patient records, results or appointments. Our IT department is working on this. Please only call in an emergency otherwise we will be unable to assist.

This is affecting all three practices

13/08/2025

🌬️ Breathe Easy This School Term! 🏫💙
As the school season gets underway, let’s make sure asthma stays well-managed and under control. Whether you’re a young person with asthma or a parent or carer, here are a few reminders to keep everyone safe and breathing freely:

✅ Take your Preventer Daily – Even if you feel fine, it’s key to stay on track with your preventer inhaler. Holidays can throw us off our routines, so restart strong!

💡 AIR & MART Inhaler Plans – If you've been prescribed these approaches, keep using your inhaler exactly as recommended.

📋 Know Your Asthma Action Plan – Emergencies happen. Be prepared and know what steps to take.

🌳 Manage Your Triggers – From pollen to pets, be aware of what makes your asthma worse.

🎒 Pack Your Reliever Inhaler for School – And don’t forget your spacer if you use a puffer! Parents or guardians might need to reorder these.

💉 Get Your Flu Vaccine – P1–S6 students will need a signed consent form for in-school vaccinations.

🏫 Let Your School Know – Every student with asthma should have a health care plan in place—make sure the paperwork is signed!

🚨 Asthma Attack? Act Fast. If your action plan isn’t helping, seek emergency help—day or night.

For more practical tips and support, visit asthmaandlung.org.uk

Let’s keep our lungs happy and healthy all year round! 💙💨

13/08/2025

We've further expanded the use of text messages for patient communications. You may receive a text message from NHS Lothian asking you to log into a secure portal, to access electronic letters about your care. Find out more: https://ow.ly/K4Up50W9TBw

08/08/2025

☎ NEW DIRECT ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES in East Lothian

If you, or someone you care about, is looking for support regarding your/their mental health, you can now GO DIRECT and self-refer into East Lothian Mental Health Services and talk to trained professionals for information and advice.

CALL: 0300 790 6292 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm.

After providing initial contact details you will be offered a *SAME DAY / NEXT DAY* call back from an experienced Mental Health Clinician who, following an initial assessment, will provide advice or a referral to the most relevant service.

Find out more: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/elhscp/mental-health



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05/06/2025

Dunbar Library

Friday 6th June 2025 💉

The vaccination pop up clinic is happening at Dunbar Library . If you are eligible for you spring Covid vaccination then drop in on the 6th or 12th June. 9.30-1 and 2-4pm

12/05/2025

Happy International Nurses Day to all the wonderful nurses 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️

16/04/2025

☎️☎️ TELEPHONE ISSUES ☎️☎️

As a result of yesterdays power cut, we had a power surge which has effected all of our phone lines.

We are awaiting for an Engineer to attend and at present we are able to answer a small number of calls on one line per practice.

Please remain patient as we are working hard behind the scenes to rectify this. If your matter is an emergency or life threatening please dial 999.