Ochil Medical Practice

08/06/2026

GP Practices across Forth Valley will be closed on Monday 15 June 2026.

A number of local pharmacies will be open. Opening times are available here ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/info-zone

Don't forget to collect your prescription!

You can call NHS 24 on 111 day or night if you need advice for an injury or require urgent healthcare advice.

04/06/2026

⭐ Retirement News ⭐

We’re sharing some important (and slightly emotional!) news — Dr Murray will be retiring on Thursday 25th June.

After more than 19 years of dedicated service to the practice, Dr Murray is getting ready to enjoy a well-earned next chapter.

He has been a much-valued member of our team and it’s been a pleasure for all of us to work alongside him over the years. He will be very much missed by both staff and patients.

We’re sure you’ll join us in wishing him all the very best for a long, happy and well-deserved retirement 💙

04/06/2026

Our Fakeaway Van is out tonight! ****UPDATED ROUTE ****

Bring a tub, turn up to a spot on our route, and take home some delicious, free food and help us fight food waste!

The route tonight:
4:30pm - Clackmannan Primary School
5.00pm - Sauchie (Lochbrae and Diverswell)
5.25 - Devonvale Hall
5:30pm - Tillicoultry - carpark at Murray Square Clock Tower

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Hearing aid repair clinics – updated Friday times

From Friday 5 June, volunteer-led hearing aid repair clinics in Stirling and Falkirk will run 9am–11am (instead of 1pm–3pm).

Just drop in – no appointment needed.

Our volunteers can help with:
• Retubing hearing aids
• Providing hearing aid batteries

📍 Falkirk Community Hospital
Monday: 1pm–3pm
Tuesday: 9am–11am
Wednesday: 9am–11am
Thursday: 1pm–3pm
Friday: 9am–11am

📍 Alloa Library (Spiers Centre)
Wednesday: 1pm–3pm

📍 Stirling Health and Care Village
Monday: 1pm–3pm
Tuesday: 1pm–3pm*
Wednesday: 1pm–3pm
Thursday: 1pm–3pm
Friday: 9am–11am

Find out more: https://www.nhsforthvalley.com/audiology

*Please note: The Stirling clinic is closed on the last Tuesday of each month for staff training

02/06/2026

Our Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is extremely busy.

Please think carefully before attending the Emergency Department which is for critical or life-threatening situations.

For non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, please consider ⬇

02/06/2026

31/05/2026

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28/05/2026

📢 Text Reminder Service Issue

We have been notified by our text reminder supplier that there are currently ongoing issues with their system, which may mean appointment reminders are not being sent as usual.

Please ensure you check the date and time of your upcoming appointment when it is booked.

We apologise for any inconvenience and are working with the supplier to resolve this as quickly as possible.