North Berwick Group Practice

10/01/2026

It’s really slippy out there folks, please take care.

The snow may be disappearing but it's left some seriously slippery paths. Please take your time if you are out and about walking in these icy conditions.

If walking on icy/snowy paths, our advice remains to 'Walk Like a Penguin':
🐧Extend your arms out at the sides for balance
🐧Don't lock your knees, keep them loose
🐧Point your feet at an outwards angle

If you are unfortunate and experience an injury after a minor fall - NHS inform has information to assist you with your injury, https://nhs24.info/MSK

You can also read more about preventing falls (whether in these wintery conditions or not) on NHS Inform here, https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls/

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

See below Information Hub details, open to all East Lothian residents.

26/12/2025

24/12/2025

From all of us at North Berwick Group Practice, a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

We are open today until 6pm and still have limited appointments available.

We are closed tomorrow 25th December and tomorrow 26th December. We reopen next week on Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st and are closed both 1st and 2nd January. We reopen for 2026 on Monday 5th January.

In the event of a life threatening emergency please dial 999. For all other enquiries that cannot wait when we are closed please use our Out of Hours service by dialling 111.

Thank you.

20/12/2025

🌨️ Essential Winter Remedies ❄️

Stay prepared for winter with these over-the-counter remedies! Consult your pharmacist for guidance on the best options. Things to consider are:

➡️ Pain relief: Paracetamol and ibuprofen
➡️ Allergy aid: Antihistamines
➡️ Anti-diarrhoeals
➡️ Indigestion relief: Antacids
➡️ Mild laxatives for constipation
➡️ First aid basics: Plasters, bandages, antiseptic wipes
➡️ Children's meds (your pharmacist can advise on suitability)

Check the NHS inform for more advice. Link in comments. 💊❄️

19/12/2025

The countdown is on.

Please remember the surgery will be closed for Christmas next Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December and will reopen on Monday 29th December.

In the event of a life threatening emergency please dial 999. For all other queries that cannot wait during our closure please dial 111.

Thank you.

17/12/2025

A MISSED APPOINTMENT COULD COST MORE THAN TIME.

In the last 6 months we have had 411 missed Clinical appointments. Not all of these appointments are pre booked, some are even made at 08:30 in the morning for the same day.

If you've taken the time to make the appointment, it matters!

Please help us look after your health by prioritising your booked appointments or please let us know if you are unable to attend.

Thank you.

15/12/2025

Very useful information.

Cases of flu are high this winter, so if you’re wondering whether it’s just a cold or you’re floored with flu here’s what to do.

Most symptoms can be safely managed at home. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease aches and fever. Your pharmacist can advise on cold and flu remedies.

Antibiotics won’t help with colds and flu as they are viruses – time and self-care are best.

To stop the spread:
💉 get your flu vaccination if you are eligible
🧼 wash your hands regularly
😷 cover coughs and sneezes

Remember you can access trusted advice and symptom checkers by visiting NHS inform - LINK IN COMMENTS!

10/12/2025

15 days to Christmas! Have you checked you will have enough Repeat medication to cover you for the Christmas closure? Please get those prescription orders in to us as soon as you can.

We will be closed 25th and 26th December which then leads in to a 2 day weekend closure and will reopen on Monday 29th December.

We will be closed again on 1st and 2nd January which also leads in to a 2 day weekend closure and will reopen on Monday 5th January.

Out of Hours for emergencies will be available during our closure by dialing 111.

Being prepared with your regular medication will help us keep any unnecessary pressure off Out of Hours over the Christmas period.

Thank you!

01/12/2025

If you would like to help a struggling family make Christmas a little bit brighter please pop in to the Community Centre and pick up a tag.

As you can see we have lots of Angel tags left on the trees. Please come in and help Santa reach a family in need. A group could get together and buy an up to £50 tag. We also have tags for up to £25 presents and tags for stocking fillers. We really need the community's help with this project this year. Many thanks from The Christmas Cheer team.

25/11/2025

With exactly 1 month to go we feel we can safely mention the word Christmas!

Our opening hours over the festive period will be:

Monday 22nd December: Open 8am to 6pm
Tuesday 23rd December: Open 8am to 7:30pm
Wednesday 24th December: Open 8am to 6pm
Thursday 25th December: CLOSED
Friday 26th December: CLOSED

Monday 29th December: Open 8am to 6pm
Tuesday 30th December: Open 8am to 7:30pm
Wednesday 31st December: Open 8am to 6pm
Thursday 1st January: CLOSED
Friday 2nd January: CLOSED

We will reopen as normal Monday 5th January.

Please start thinking about your regular repeat medication requirements over the Christmas closure period. Help us be prepared for the closure by getting your prescription requests in early so we can ensure your safe supply over the holiday period.

Many thanks.