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Access Self-Referral Services Across NHS Lothian
Did you know that patients registered with a GP practice in NHS Lothian can access a number of health and wellbeing services without needing to see a GP first?
Childhood vaccinations: what parents need to know
Vaccinations give children the best protection against serious illnesses. Learn when vaccines are offered and how to catch up if your child has missed one.
Caring for someone else? Find support for you
If you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be an unpaid carer. Support is available across Scotland, including advice, wellbeing help, and local services. Visit NHS Inform to find out what help you can access and how to get started.
Cervical Screening: Why your appointment matters
Cervical screening is the best protection against cervical cancer. In Scotland, routine screening is now offered every 5 years to those aged 25-64. Is your appointment overdue? Learn more about the test, HPV, and how to book your appointment today.
Accessing Support for Muscle, Bone, and Joint Problems
Need help with an injury or joint condition? You may not need a GP appointment to get help. Discover how to access Musculoskeletal (MSK) services in your area, the difference between self-referral and professional referral, and where to find specialist tools for recovery.
Small Steps for a Healthier You in 2026
Looking to improve your wellbeing this year? Learn about the MAP approach to habit-building, how to access ‘Quit Your Way’ services in Scotland, and why choosing the right care—like your local pharmacy—is the best way to stay healthy in 2026.
Be Prepared: Advice for Holidays and Surgery Closures
Don’t get caught out when the surgery closes for a holiday. Read our guide on ordering repeat prescriptions early, using the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service for minor illnesses, and how to contact NHS 24 (111) for urgent care when we are closed.
Support for Mental Health Across Scotland – Know Where to Get Help
If you or someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, it’s important to know that support is available 24 hours a day across Scotland.
Health Reviews – MEDLINK
From the 1st October 2025, Meadows Medical Practice will be using a new system called MEDLINK for reviewing long-term conditions (LTCs) online.
Mental Health – Thrive welcome teams
The Thrive Welcome Teams in Edinburgh provide mental health support. Each team consists of friendly, skilled practitioners who collaborate to address various mental health concerns. They offer a warm welcome and tailor their support to your needs.
Private Medication requests
From 1st July 2024 we may no longer be able to take on prescribing and monitoring of share care medications or specialist monitoring of certain medical conditions for patients with a diagnosis made in the private sector.
The MyMelanoma Research Study
MyMelanoma is a partnership between people who have been affected by melanoma, clinicians, and researchers to form the largest melanoma research study in the world. MyMelanoma is designed to answer
GP Practice Support
General Practice across the country has been struggling for years. However it has now reached a critical situation with less money, less doctors and less staff to meet the growing needs of the Scottish population. So how did we get here?