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GP practices will be closed tomorrow on Good Friday and on Easter Monday. If you need urgent medical attention and cannot wait until your GP practice reopens on Tuesday 22nd April, please contact NHS 24 on 111. The GP Out of Hours service is by-appointment only, so please ensure you call 111 first.![]()
Pharmacies should remain open on Good Friday, and a number of community pharmacies will be open on Easter Monday. Opening hours for these can be found by visiting www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/pharmacy/pharmacy-opening-hours-easter/
Last few spaces remaining for our annual Diabetes MCN conference for NHSGGC staff. ![]()
Great opportunity to learn about the latest developments, guidelines and to network with fellow colleagues in helping people who live with diabetes – emdevents.eventsair.com/ggc-diabetes-2025/regpg/Site/Register