Lammermuir Medical Practice

10/04/2026

From Monday 20 April, we are changing our appointments system by increasing the number of bookable‑in‑advance appointments. This change will give you more opportunity to choose a clinician and appointment time that suits you. As a result, same‑day appointments will be limited and reserved for urgent medical needs.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/03/2026

🐣 🐥 PUBLIC HOLIDAY 🐥 🐣

Lammermuir, Orchard and Tyne practices will be closed for the Public Holiday on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April. We will close at 6pm on Thursday 2nd April and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 7th April.

If you need urgent medical attention during this period please contact NHS24 on 111. In a life threatening emergency please call 999.

Your local pharmacist or a trained member of the pharmacy team can give you advice on a range of minor illnesses and provide medicine if needed. More information on this free NHS service can be found here https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland

Local pharmacy opening times:

Boots- Open Friday 3rd April 9am-6pm and closed Monday 6th April

Right Medicine Pharmacy- Closed Friday 3rd April and open Monday 6th April 9am- 5.30pm

Market Street Pharmacy- Open Friday 3rd April 9am- 5.30pm and closed Monday 6th April

Happy Easter 🐣 🐰

Information on the services provided by community pharmacies, including NHS Pharmacy First Scotland and the NHS Chronic Medication Service.

13/03/2026

Received a letter for your vaccinations but haven’t had the time to book an appointment?

We’re making it easier to stay protected! Swing by our pop-up clinic at the Pennypit Community Development Trust next Thursday. No appointments required, just pop down and see the team!

🗓️ When & Where
Location: Pennypit Community Development Trust (Car Park),
North Grange Avenue, EH32 9BN

Date: Thursday, 19th March
Morning Session: 09:00 – 12:30
Afternoon Session: 13:00 – 16:00

🛡️ Vaccines Available
Our clinical team will be providing protection against:
Flu
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Shingles
Pneumococcal

🔗 For more information:
If you want to check your eligibility or to learn more about these specific vaccinations, please visit the NHS Lothian websites listed below:

General Info: nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/

Shingles: nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/routine-shingles-vaccination/

Pneumococcal: nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/routine-pneumococcal-ppv-vaccination/

RSV: nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/routine-rsv-vaccination/

Adult Flu: nhslothian.scot/vaccinations/adult-flu-vaccination/

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11/03/2026

‼️Lammermuir Medical Practice patients only‼️

PHONE LINES ARE BACK UP AND RUNNING!!

All three Haddington practices have an issue with our practice phones this morning. If you require to be seen today please just turn up at the practice before 12.00 alternatively call our mobile on 07395 947941. If you require to be seen after 12.00. Please call our practice mobile on 07395 947941.

Sorry for the inconvenience this has cause and thank you for your understanding.

11/03/2026

📣 Important Patient Update – Phone Lines Currently Down
We’re really sorry, but our surgery phone lines are currently not working.

Our phone provider is working on diverting calls to a mobile, but we don’t yet know when this will be up and running.

📌 If you have an urgent enquiry, please come into the surgery or call our practice mobile on 07395 947941.

We’ll update you as soon as the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙏

10/03/2026

‼️ REDUCED SERVICE‼️
Wednesday 11th March 1pm-6pm

The practice will be dealing with emergencies only from 1pm - 6pm on Wednesday 11th March to allow protected learning time for the practice team. The practice will reopen as normal at 8am on Thursday 12th March.

If you have an urgent medical problem during 1pm and 6pm on Wednesday 11th that can’t wait until we reopen on Thursday please call 07395 947 941 for information on how to access urgent care.

The usual out of hours arrangements will be in place between 6pm on Wednesday and 8am on Thursday. You can contact NHS24 by calling 111.

Thank you for your understanding.

07/02/2026

Our Emergency Departments are under extreme pressure.

If you think you need to visit A&E but it’s not a critical emergency, please call 111 first day or night.

Thank you.

13/12/2025

🎄 Lammermuir Medical Practice 🎄
⛄️ Festive Opening Hours 🎅

Monday 22nd December - Open 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 23rd December - Open 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 24th December - Open 8am - 6pm
Thursday 25th December - Closed
Friday 26th December - Closed

Monday 29th December - Open 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 30th December - Open 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 31st December - Open 8am - 6pm
Thursday 1st January - Closed
Friday 2nd January - Closed

If you require medical assistance when the practice is closed you should contact NHS 24 on 111, or in the case of a life-threatening medical emergency phone 999.

17/11/2025

If you, or the person you care about is over 18 years, contact the Mental Health Support Line on 0300 790 6292 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Following the initial call, a clinical professional will call you back within 24 hours to provide further advice and assistance. Out-with these hours, call Samaritans FREE on 116 123.

Find out more about mental health support in East Lothian and local charitable organisations that can support you visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/mental-health

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Today is World Mental Health Day!

As we collectively raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilise efforts in support of mental health, we want to remind you of the recently launched Mental Health Support telephone line available for East Lothian residents

If you, or the person you care about is over 18 years, contact the Mental Health Support Line on 0300 790 6292 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Following the initial call, a clinical professional will call you back within 24 hours to provide further advice and assistance. Out-with these hours, call Samaritans FREE on 116 123.

Find out more about mental health support in East Lothian and local charitable organisations that can support you visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/mental-health

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28/10/2025

‼️ PRACTICE CLOSURE ‼️
Wednesday 29th October 1pm-6pm

The practice will be closed from 1pm - 6pm on Wednesday 29th October to allow protected learning time for the practice team. The practice will reopen at 8am on Thursday 30th October.

If you have an urgent medical problem during 1pm and 6pm on Wednesday 29th that can’t wait until we reopen on Thursday please call 07395 947 941 for information on how to access urgent care.

The usual out of hours arrangements will be in place between 6pm on Wednesday and 8am on Thursday. You can contact NHS24 by calling 111.

The community pharmacies remain open.
Your local pharmacist or a trained member of the pharmacy team can give you advice on a range of minor illnesses and provide medicine if needed. More information on this free NHS service can be found here https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland

Thank you for your understanding.

Information on the services provided by community pharmacies, including NHS Pharmacy First Scotland and the NHS Chronic Medication Service.

28/10/2025

The reception will be closed between 12.30- 1.15pm today for a staff meeting.
In the event of an emergency between this time please call 07395 947941 (your call will be answered by one of our reception staff).

Thank you for your understanding.

11/09/2025

Are you looking for Mental Health Support in East Lothian?

If you, or the person you care about is over 18 years, contact the Mental Health Support Line on 0300 790 6292 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

Out-with these hours, call Samaritans FREE on 116 123.

Find out more about mental health support and local charitable organisations that can support you visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/mental-health

East Lothian Council NHS Lothian East Lothian Foodbank Penumbra Mental Health Andy's Man Club Dunbar Andys Man Club Prestonpans Volunteer Centre East Lothian Keep The Heid Meldap