With winter putting extra pressure on healthcare services, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding residents that its urgent Primary Care Out of Hours Service is here to support urgent medical needs when GP practices are closed.

This vital service ensures you get the care you need without unnecessary delays.

NHS Lanarkshire’s urgent Out of Hours Service operates on an appointment-only basis, accessible by calling NHS 24 on 111. This service is specifically for urgent medical issues that cannot wait until your GP practice reopens.

Our local Out of Hours team works closely with call handlers at NHS 24 to provide seamless support during out-of-hours periods.

Dr Claire McGonagle, Deputy Clinical Director for the Primary Care Out of Hours Service, said: “Our urgentOut of Hours Service is here to help with urgent health concerns that require attention when your GP practice is closed. 

The multidisciplinary team can resolve many issues over the phone, sparing patients unnecessary trips when they’re unwell.

For more information on the healthcare services available to you this winter, visit: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/your-health/winter-health/.