Plan Ahead – Check GP and Pharmacy Hours for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, NHS Lanarkshire is urging residents to plan ahead by checking the opening hours for GP practices and local pharmacies.
With some GP practices offering additional winter hours during the holiday period, residents can take proactive steps to ensure they have access to the healthcare they need without unnecessary delays.
A number of GP practices will be open for extended hours on selected days to help meet the increased demand during winter. In addition to normal working hours, some practices will be open on the public holidays following Christmas and New Year, specifically on Thursday, 26 December 2024, and Thursday, 2 January 2025.
Additional Saturday hours will also be available on 28 December 2024, 4 January, 11 January, 18 January, and 25 January 2025.
In addition to GP practices, many pharmacies across Lanarkshire will also be open during the winter period to support residents with a wide range of minor health issues and essential prescription needs.
Pharmacies are well-equipped to assist with over-the-counter medications, provide health advice, and answer questions about minor ailments, helping residents receive prompt, professional guidance close to home.
Pharmacy and GP practice opening times, including specific hours over Christmas and New Year, are available on the NHS Lanarkshire online Winter Health Hub – www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/your-health/winter-health/
The online hub offers up-to-date information to help residents choose the most suitable healthcare option, as well as practical resources to manage their health during the winter season.
