West Linton Medical Practice

Providing primary care to West Linton and the surrounding areas. This account is not monitored - we are unable to respond to queries.

[West Linton Medical Practice @wlintonpractice]

Goodbye, Julie! Thank you for your 31 years as practice manager at the health centre. We will miss you! From all the team x

[West Linton Medical Practice @wlintonpractice]

We will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and 1st & 2nd January.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year 🎄

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

If your community pharmacy is closed and you're too ill to wait for it re-opening, contact the GP Out-of-Hours Service: NHS 24 on 111.

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

Service Information for Monday 5 March: All outpatient appointments at the BGH and Community Hospitals are planned to go ahead. All planned elective procedures will also go ahead. If there is any change an update will be on our website by 3pm on Sunday.

[Scottish Ambulance @Scotambservice]

Our staff are working really hard this evening to try to make sure we can get to patients as needed. Please help us to help you by putting on outside lights and keeping the entrance clear if you can. #Workingtogether #Wedontstopforsnow ❄️🚑👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️❄️

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

We have taken the difficult decision to cancel all routine, non-urgent elective procedures and all hospital outpatient appointments today (Thursday 1 March) and tomorrow (Friday 2 March). For more info visit https://t.co/qHfa9osZEP

[Met Office @metoffice]

Do not make unnecessary journeys in the red warning area. Even if you are in the Amber or Yellow areas, consider if your journey is necessary, and take provisions in case you get stranded. Take care and stay #weatheraware #StormEmma #RedWarning

[West Linton Medical Practice @wlintonpractice]

Our patients are the most resourceful! Innovative travel to a GP appointment (posted with permission) @bbcweather @BBC_Scotland #beastfromtheeast #uksnow

[NHS 24 @NHS24]

Too good not to share again!! #walklikeapenguin https://t.co/P8Cxpz92dZ

[NHS 24 @NHS24]

If you're feeling ill over the weekend, remember you can always turn to our digital self help guides available on NHS inform! 💻 📱#digitalhealth https://t.co/wsamw5OIPL

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Here is what you need to know about seasonal #influenza (“the flu”) https://t.co/RMFRhNhHd5 #VaccinesWork

[NHS 24 @NHS24]

Washing your hands properly is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the flu. The @WHO has a guide on how to do it properly, while humming to yourself https://t.co/yrHJ3xuo11 👍

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

We love this advice - how to walk in the snow to prevent falls! #Penguins

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

very high demand at BGH yesterday and staff working hard to create space for patients today. Help us to help people: use A&E for emergencies

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

A&E at BGH is exceptionally busy. Please only attend if you require urgent medical attention. #choosewell and visit your community pharmacy for advice & treatment for minor ailments or visit https://t.co/UJoxMiVRXF

[West Linton Medical Practice @wlintonpractice]

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas, from all the team at West Linton Health Centre 🎄

We reopen on Wednesday 27th December.

[NHS 24 @NHS24]

We’ve updated our popular Guide to Services - please share widely 👍 @Scotambservice @scotgovhealth

[Scottish Ambulance @Scotambservice]

We receive lots of calls for people who have fallen in icy conditions. ❄️

👀 Keep an eye on what is underfoot.

⌚️ Take it slowly and allow extra time to get from A to B.

📱 Don't get distracted by your mobile phone.

🏘 Look out for neighbours, particularly older people.

[NHS 24 @NHS24]

Did you know you can get repeat prescriptions from your local pharmacy when your GP surgery is closed? Be #healthwise this winter and order any repeat medications in plenty of time ⏰ 💊 https://t.co/RXne7MZWT6

[NHS 24 @NHS24]

Most coughs clear up on their own within three weeks, but when should you visit your GP? Find out more here: https://t.co/TVPWynWfYu

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

UK Supreme Court rules in favour of minimum unit pricing for alcohol. @ShonaRobison welcomes the judgment: https://t.co/9P7ct4pIOe