Pathhead Medical Centre

05/10/2026

20/09/2026

💊 NHS Pharmacy First for Minor Illness 💊

🤒 Woke up with a sore throat or a nagging cough?

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland offers expert advice and treatment for many common illnesses, without the need for an appointment.

Your local pharmacy team can help with conditions and illnesses such as:
- Sore throats and coughs 🗣️
- Cold sores and mouth ulcers 👄
- Earache and headaches 🤯
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women 🚽
- Eczema and skin rashes 🧴

HOW IT WORKS:
- Just walk in. You do not need an appointment.
- Speak to a pharmacist or a member of the pharmacy team.
- They will offer expert advice, supply treatment if you need it, or refer you to a another healthcare professional if needed.

Choosing the right service helps you get the care you need quickly and helps keep NHS 24's 111 service available for those who need urgent medical advice.

Find out more about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland by visiting . Link in comments.

10/09/2026

GP practices and many community pharmacies won't be available on Monday 14 Sep 2026📅

If you need a prescription, please arrange to collect before then💊

If you need urgent medical care, contact NHS 24 on 111.

For your community pharmacy opening hours please visit NHS Inform: https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/pharmacies.

08/09/2026

NHS Lothian Flu Clinics for Children Aged 0-5 years

September
16/9/26 Newbattle Library 8.30am – 4pm
17/9/26 Penicuik Library 8.30am - 4pm
18/9/26 Lasswade Library 8.30am - 4pm
23/9/26 Danderhall Library 8.30am – 4pm
24/9/26 Woodburn Miners 8.30am - 4pm
25/9/26 Gorebridge Library 10.00am-4pm
30/9/26 Danderhall Library 8.30am – 4pm

31/08/2026

‼️ UPCOMING CLOSURE ‼️
We will be closed on MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER for the Local Public Holiday 🗓
Should you require urgent medical advice, please call NHS24 on 111 ☎️ In an emergency, always dial 999 🚨

Remember, the Pharmacy First service is available to all patients registered with a GP in Scotland and can offer free treatment for minor ailments such as coughs, colds, earache, thrush and hayfever 💊

Our normal service will resume on Tuesday 15th September at 08:30am

17/08/2026

🛑 Drop-in Clinics for Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine for young people now available.

Check if you are eligible:
👉 born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009
👉 were in S6 during the 2025-2026 academic year
👉 under the age of 25 and starting first college/University course for 2026/27 academic year

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22/07/2026

MyCare.scot is a new secure online service that brings together your health and social care information in one convenient place. Available via a web browser or mobile app, it gives you greater access to information about your health

🏥Appointments & Messages: from Secondary Care (hospital)

🩺 Health Care Record: vaccination (Flu & COVID from 2021), repeat medications & allergies

Do you use apps for everyday tasks?
The MyCare.scot app gives you another easy way to access your health and care information online or on your phone.
Get started today: MyCare.scot

22/06/2026