North Berwick Group Practice

27/05/2026

Did you know our Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Sheila Lemmon can help with so much more than you might expect?

✅ Diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses
✅ Prescribe medication and review treatments
✅ Provide same-day appointments for urgent issues
✅ Offer health advice and preventative care
✅ Order and interpret tests (bloods, scans, etc.)
✅ Refer patients to secondary care when specialist input is needed

ANPs are highly skilled, experienced clinicians who work alongside GPs to ensure you get the right care, at the right time.

When we offer an appointment with Sheila you can be assured of:

EXPERT CARE. QUICK ACCESS. PATIENT-FOCUSED.

15/05/2026

We're pleased to share that Active East Lothian are launching Walking Rugby in partnership with the SRU, East Lothian Rugby, and Ross High Rugby Club.

Walking Rugby is a slower-paced, non-contact version of traditional rugby, designed to be inclusive and accessible for people of all abilities and fitness levels. It focuses on gentle movement, teamwork, and enjoyment, making it ideal for those returning to exercise, managing a long-term condition, or simply looking for a sociable way to stay active. Sessions include light warm-ups, simple drills, and friendly games in a supportive environment—no prior rugby experience is needed.

We’re initially planning to run three sessions to gauge interest. Full details are available on the below poster, but the first session will take place on Thursday 4th June, 7:00–7:45pm, at Ross High Rugby Club (Blawearie Rd, Tranent, EH33 2DB). The activity is FREE and booking is required via the QR code on the poster.

15/05/2026

💙 Mental Health Awareness Week starts today (11–17 May).

This year’s theme is Take Action - focusing on small steps that can make a real difference to our mental health.

That could mean:
✨ One action for yourself – getting some fresh air or trying a calming technique
👥 One action for someone else – checking in or listening without judgement
🛟 One action for all of us – knowing where to get urgent mental health support in Scotland

If you or someone you care about needs help urgently, support is available 24 hours a day.

Find out more:
👉 nhs24.info/urgent-mental-health

12/05/2026

🚨 CPR & Defibrillator Awareness Session 🚨

Join the NBCFR team for a FREE drop-in awareness session and learn life saving CPR and defibrillator skills.

📍 North Berwick Rugby Club
📅 Monday 1st June
🕕 6pm – 9pm
❤️ FREE DROP IN

12/05/2026

29/04/2026

📢 May Day Bank Holiday Closure 📢

Please be aware that North Berwick Group Practice will be closed on Monday 4th May for the May Day Bank Holiday.

✅ We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 5th May.

🔹 If you need medical help while we are closed:

💊 Remember the Pharmacy First service provided by our local pharmacies. For common conditions such as sore throats, coughs, ear pain, UTIs, insect bites, and minor illnesses, your local community pharmacy may be able to help you without an appointment.

Contact NHS 111 for advice and out‑of‑hours services.

IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 999

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the bank holiday 🌸

28/04/2026

Did you know you can now view key health information online using MyCare.scot?

Anyone registered at a GP practice in Scotland can register and access the following from their medical records:

- allergies
- medicines (short term and repeat)
- Covid and flu vaccinations since 2021
- health and care services near you

It is the first step in an exciting change to the way we interact with
health and social care services. MyCare.scot will give you more choice in how, when and where you find the information you need

The National Contact Centre (NCC) is the main point of contact to support people with queries about MyCare.scot. The NCC (not GP practices) will be clearly signposted from the MyCare.scot
service and will:
• give basic guidance on what information people should see when they sign in to MyCare.scot
• resolve simple queries immediately
• identify technical issues and send them to the appropriate teams

23/04/2026

Please share with anyone you think has been affected by Substance Use.

23/04/2026

We are delighted that the Information Hub Working Group will be doing another One-Stop-Shop in North Berwick. These Information Hubs have been a huge success so far, with some amazing feedback.

17/04/2026

Brave the sea and boost your mind with these free safe beginner friendly classes.

Very excited to announce that we are getting ready to release dates for our 2026 Sea Dipping Courses!

Keep your eyes peeled as we will be sharing registration links soon....

Courses will start in May and run in North Berwick for 8 sessions over 4 weeks, 2 sessions each week - Wednesday evenings and Saturdays mornings.

Join us and experience the magic of the North Sea!

Why sign up for a Chill East Lothian course?
• It’s the perfect chance to try sea dipping if you have never tried it before or you are feeling anxious about it.
• Everyone starts at the same time so no need to worry about joining a well-established group of confident swimmers.
• We have a lifeguard at every session to make sure you stay safe.
• We will teach you tips so that you can learn how to keep yourself safe in the sea after the course.
• You will have a group of people to continue swimming with after the course has finished.
• It’s completely free!
• All you need is a swimming costume and some warm clothes to put on afterwards. We have changing robes, gloves, boots and swimming hats that you can borrow for free if you don’t have your own.