Linlithgow Group Medical Practice

Well done to the West Lothian team who help provide support in Linlithgow

PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The practice will be closed on Monday 14th September 2026.

If you require medical advice please contact NHS24 on 111 or for self help check out NHS inform website www.nhsinform.scot/symptoms-and-self-help

Please ensure you have enough medication.

The practice will re-open at 8.00 am on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Symptoms and self-help | NHS inform Information and self-help guides for common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

Please note that the Breast Feeding Support Group is moving back to the Health Centre from next week.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY & MARCHES DAY

MONDAY 15th JUNE - The practice will be closed for the Public Holiday. If you require medical advise please call NHS 24 on 111 or for self help please refer to the NHS Inform Website

MARCHES DAY (TUESDAY 16th JUNE) - The practice will only be open for an emergency service that day for urgent matters that can not wait until the Wednesday.

Please ensure that you order your prescriptions in plenty of time and allow for the closures.

Many thanks

Symptoms and self-help | NHS inform Information and self-help guides for common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

MAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The practice will be closed on Monday 4th May for the Public holiday.

If you require medical attention during that time please contact NHS24 on 111 or for self help advise please refer to the NHS Inform website.

Symptoms and self-help | NHS inform Information and self-help guides for common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

EASTER PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The practice will be closed on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April for the Public holiday.

If you require medical attention during that time please contact NHS24 on 111 or for self help advise please refer to the NHS Inform website.

Symptoms and self-help | NHS inform Information and self-help guides for common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

PRACTICE WEBSITE UPGRADE

We have recently been improving our practice website and patients can now do the following things though the website, removing the need to book an appointment:

HRT Review &Prescription
Oral Contraceptive Review & Prescription
Blood Pressure Review
Sick line extension
New patient Registration
Online access request
Jury Duty Excusal Letter request

Please see our website for information:

Online forms – Linlithgow Group Medical Practice Online formsPlease find list of links to patient online forms below:Hypertension formsHypertension Annual Review online formHypertension Follow-up online formNew Hypertension Assessment online formCardiovascular formsCardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention Questionnaire online formWomen’s health fo...

FOCUS ON FRAILTY

The identification of frailty is a critical aspect of healthcare, especially for older adults. It involves recognising the signs of frailty and implementing strategies to improve the quality of life and prevent adverse outcomes.

If you have noticed a friend, family member or neighbour's mobility has declined lately then you can notify us via the link below. The practice will then carry out a review with the patients consent where appropriate.

Frailty assessment – Linlithgow Group Medical Practice Frailty assessmentWhat is Frailty?The term frailty or ‘being frail’ is often used to describe a particular state of health often experienced by older people. But sometimes it’s used inaccurately.If someone is living with frailty, it doesn’t mean they lack capacity or are incapable of living ...