Neilston Medical Centre

03/02/2026

There is a nationwide shortage of co-codamol 30/500 and this is now unavailable in Neilston.
Prolonged use (beyond 3 months) is generally unhelpful with risks of tolerance and addiction.
We will therefore be unable to prescribe this going forward.
We have no word on when stocks will return.
We understand this will be frustrating and upsetting for many but this is outwith our control.

23/01/2026

TELEPHONE ISSUES, FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY - Neilston Medical Practice are currently experiencing technical telephone issues with both incoming and outgoing calls. Our Service Provider is aware and currently working to resolve the issue.

22/01/2026

Would highly recommend 😊.

Big news for your health! 🎉Our prescribing pharmacist, Lauren, can now do even more to help you.

Even better, with the NHS Pharmacy First Plus Plus service, these expanded services are completely free. This initiative significantly improves access to healthcare services and helps mitigate the difficulties often faced when trying to make a GP appointment.

Thanks to independent prescribing powers, qualified pharmacists can now provide a wider range of treatments and advice. This means they can now prescribe for common conditions such as:

Chest infections

Tonsillitis

Ear infections

Sinusitis

Impetigo

Infected insect bites

Shingles

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

And many other common ailments.

This makes healthcare more accessible and convenient for everyone. Ask us how an independent prescribing pharmacist can help you. The clinic will run every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and alternative Saturday.

You can drop in at your convenience or make an appointment via our website (Follow the link in the comments).

Available at - Neilston Pharmacy 👍🏻

22/12/2025

New strain is causing more cases of “significant illness” than in previous years - and he said 'wear a mask' if you have to go out

19/12/2025

The winter months, and the festive season in particular, can bring extra pressures for many people. To help, our team has brought together up-to-date information and resources so everyone in our community knows where to turn for support, including urgent and out-of-hours help when it’s needed most. 🫶

The Festive and Winter Supports Directory includes useful contacts and trusted websites, food, essentials and financial support, wellbeing and mental health services, and guidance for individuals, families and carers.

Please share this post with friends, family or neighbours who might benefit, and help us spread the word so no one feels alone this winter. 💜

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

From January 2026, children will be offered a varicella (chickenpox) vaccine as part of the routine childhood schedule for the first time in Scotland.

This is part of a wider programme of changes to childhood immunisations that are rolling out across the UK following a detailed review by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Read our full web statement for more information 🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/december/further-changes-to-childhood-vaccinations-in-scotland/

16/12/2025

The Practice will be closed for the Christmas and New Year public holidays on 25th & 26th December 2025 and 1st & 2nd January 2026. Should you require medical services during closure, please telephone NHS Inform on 111 or consult the NHS Inform website (https://www.nhsinform.scot).

Wishing you all the very best over the holiday season, from all at Neilston Medical Centre 😊.

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

NHS guidelines advise everyone takes Vitamin D supplements between October and April. These can be obtained cheaply in pharmacies and supermarkets.

Vitamin D | NHS inform

Information about how to get enough vitamin D, including sources of vitamin D and who should take a vitamin D supplement.

03/12/2025

Dr Mike Coates explains how to care for a child with a fever. He covers common symptoms, simple self-care tips, and when to get medical help. Fever can be wo...

01/12/2025

URGENT MESSAGE FROM GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE PRIMARY CARE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT PRESSURES ON OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAUSED BY AN EARLY ONSET OF 'FLU THIS YEAR:

Please follow advice below:

If you have mild or moderate flu symptoms, stay at home to avoid spreading the virus, especially in GP practices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.
If you need medical advice, contact your local pharmacy or call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent concerns.

Can we also ask that you please wear a face covering, if you can, if visiting the Practice with 'flu-like symptoms?

To reduce the spread:
Wash hands often
Cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue or your elbow
Consider wearing a face mask
Find a self-help guide at Self-help guide: Flu-like illness on the NHS Inform website.

Thank you