FIFE FESTIVE HEALTHCARE PROVISION – INFORMATION FOR CONSTITUENTS

Published date : 21 Dec 2016

People across Mid Fife and Glenrothes are reminded that GP practices will be closed for public holidays during the festive period.

Practices will be closed on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 December, Monday 2 January, and Tuesday 3 January.

If you are unwell during this time and it can’t wait until the practice reopens you should call NHS 24 on 111.

Follow these simple tips to look after your health:

• Remember Repeat Prescriptions – If you take regular medication remember to check existing supplies. Only order what you need but make sure you don’t run out over the holidays.

• Restock Your Medicine Cabinet – Check your medicine cabinet and restock if necessary with over-the-counter remedies. These could include medicines for pain relief and high temperature, cough and cold remedies, plasters and antiseptic for minor cuts and grazes, and medicines for indigestion relief.

• Get Advice at Your Local Pharmacy – Local pharmacies offer expert advice on using the correct medicines, and also provide general information on healthcare. If you do run out of your regular medication and your GP practice is closed, a pharmacist can provide advice and help to arrange a supply of medication if needed. A full list of pharmacies open over the festive period across Fife is available online at www.nhsfife.org/publicholidays

A concentrated list of pharmacies that will be open can be found below:

Boots, Glenrothes, 8.45am – 5.30pm

Asda, Kirkcaldy, 9.00am – 9.00pm

Boots, Fife Retail Park, Kirkcaldy, 9.00am – 8.00pm

Boots, 116-120 High Street, Kirkcaldy, 12noon – 5.00pm

Boots, St Andrews, 8.30am – 5.30pm

Wm Morrison Pharmacy, St Andrews, 9.00am – 6.00pm

Wm Morrison Pharmacy Cowdenbeath, 9:00am- 5.30pm

Asda Dunfermline, 9:00- 9:00pm

Boots Dunfermline, 8.30am- 5.30pm.

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