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Many services will be closed or have reduced opening hours over the festive period, including your GP practice and local pharmacy.![]()
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GP practices will be closed 24–29 December, and again 31 December–5 January. Most pharmacies will be closed 24–26 December, and again 31 December–2 January.![]()
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Please ensure you order and collect your regular medication, if required, prior to the festive period. There is no need to order additional medication.![]()
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The GP Out of Hours service is by appointment only.![]()
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Find out more: www.nhsggc.scot/christmas-and-new-year-public-holidays-2/
🎄 Stay healthy this Christmas with NHSGGC’s five tips:![]()
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1️⃣ Get your winter vaccine![]()
2️⃣ Treat minor illnesses at home and know where to go next![]()
3️⃣ Wash your hands regularly![]()
4️⃣ Keep over‑the‑counter remedies at home![]()
5️⃣ Look after your physical and mental wellbeing![]()
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Let’s keep ourselves and our loved ones well, and help keep NHS services available for those who need them most. ![]()
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If services are closed and you need advice, call NHS 24 on 111. A&E is for life‑threatening emergencies only.![]()
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Find out more: www.nhsggc.scot/five-things-you-can-do-to-avoid-being-ill-this-christmas/
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