Primary Care

Primary Care is the front door to healthcare in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, providing essential, first‑contact services to more than 1.3 million people across the region.

From GPs and community pharmacies to dental and optometry services, Primary Care plays a vital role in prevention, early intervention, and supporting people to access the right care, in the right place.

Our Primary Care Strategy outlines how we will continue to strengthen these services, improve access, reduce inequalities, and work collaboratively with partners and communities.

Primary Care Strategy

• Click here to view the full Primary Care Strategy 2024–2029. You can also access the Executive Summary and Easy to Read versions.

These publications have been produced in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Accessible Information Guidelines. It is available in a range of formats and languages. Please contact us with your request. 

If you would like a copy in another spoken language, please call 0141 201 4874 using our telephone interpreting service.

Public Holiday – 25th May

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring bank holiday.

People who need medicines regularly are encouraged to think ahead and ensure they have an appropriate supply of their repeat prescriptions.

A number of community pharmacies will be open on the holiday Monday and information on this can be found here.

If you need urgent medical attention and cannot wait until your GP practice reopens, please contact NHS 24 on 111. Routine medications will not be issued by the GP Out of Hours service.

The GP Out of Hours service is by-appointment only, so please ensure you call NHS 24 on 111 first.

Primary Care Services

Read more about what Primary Care services can do for you and how to access them.

Faces of Primary Care

These professionals are part of your Primary Care team. To help you feel confident in seeking the right help, we’ve highlighted some of our NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Primary Care roles.  

Click on each one below to learn more about their roles, how they can assist you, and how you can reach them. 

Remember, it’s also important to utilise the resources available to you when you have a health concern. Before contacting any healthcare professional, consider using online resources, as your symptoms might be manageable at home. Helpful tools include symptom finder on NHS Inform and the NHS 24 app.

Latest Primary Care News

Find out the latest news and updates around Primary Care services and the Primary Care Strategy.