The Green Practice

20/10/2026

Got a new annoying cough? Your local pharmacy may be able to help. Pharmacy teams can assess your symptoms, offer advice and support, and refer you on if needed. You'll be surprised how much they can do.
👉 Check your symptoms: https://www.nhsinform.scot/symptoms-and-self-help/

17/10/2026

It's getting to that time of year - colds and flu are doing the rounds. But how do you know the difference and what should you do? Read on to find out more ⬇️

Most symptoms can be safely managed at home. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease aches and fever. Your pharmacist can advise on cold and flu remedies.

Antibiotics won’t help with colds and flu as they are viruses – time and self-care are best.

To stop the spread:
💉 get your flu vaccination if you are eligible
🧼 wash your hand regularly
😷 cover coughs and sneezes

For more trusted health advice on how to manage winter illnesses like colds and flu, search 'NHS INFORM WINTER ILLNESSES.'

09/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Catharine Verity as our third salaried GP! 🥳🎉

Dr Verity was our registrar back in 2023 and fully qualified as a GP in December 2024. She’s been working steadily as a locum GP since then but had always one day hoped for a permanent home with us 🥹🏠

Dr Verity will consult all day Monday and Tuesday as well as Thursday mornings.

We can proudly say that the cattery is open for business again! 😂🐈‍⬛🐈💚

01/10/2026

✨ A LEGEND HAS LEFT THE BUILDING ✨

Dr Sayers has now officially retired - and we couldn’t let her go without a fuss! She will forever be the dancing queen of our hearts 👑💃🏼🪩💚

Patients registered with Dr Sayers have now been automatically transferred to Dr Catherine Spilsbury. You are still welcome to book an appointment with any GP, however! 🩺💊🗓️

We’re still collecting messages for her guest book until December. Please stop by reception if you’d like to leave a kind word or two 🥰🖋️

22/09/2026

‼️ UPCOMING CLOSURE ‼️

We will be CLOSED from 1PM on WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER for essential staff training 🚫

Should you require urgent medical advice, please call our dedicated line on 0131 260 9295 ☎️ In an emergency, always dial 999 🚨

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Thursday 24th September 💚

19/09/2026

⬇️ ‼️ THIS ‼️ ⬇️

🤒 Woke up with a sore throat or a nagging cough?

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland offers expert advice and treatment for many common illnesses, without the need for an appointment.

Your local pharmacy team can help with conditions and illnesses such as:
- Sore throats and coughs 🗣️
- Cold sores and mouth ulcers 👄
- Earache and headaches 🤯
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women 🚽
- Eczema and skin rashes 🧴

HOW IT WORKS:
- Just walk in. You do not need an appointment.
- Speak to a pharmacist or a member of the pharmacy team.
- They will offer expert advice, supply treatment if you need it, or refer you to a another healthcare professional if needed.

Choosing the right service helps you get the care you need quickly and helps keep NHS 24's 111 service available for those who need urgent medical advice.

Find out more about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland by visiting . Link in comments.

10/09/2026

‼️ UPCOMING CLOSURE ‼️

Please be aware that the Health Centre will be CLOSED on the following date for the public holiday:

🍁 MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 🍁

If you require urgent medical attention on this date, please call NHS24 on 111 ☎️ In a life-threatening emergency, always dial 999 🚑

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Tuesday 15th September 💚

27/08/2026

✨ DEAR DR SAYERS ✨

We’re sad to announce that Dr Janet Sayers will be retiring at the end of September after an incredible 30 years with the practice 😢

She started with us as a locum GP back in 1996 - and just never left! 😂 She became a GP Partner in April 1997 and, alongside her colleagues, became responsible for the running of the practice as a business - no mean feat! 😮

In her time here, she has seen a lot of change - not only in a medical sense but also within the practice team. She has been a prominent part of training future GPs in her role as GP Educational Supervisor as well as mentoring 4th year medical students 🌟 This legacy cannot be overstated and, in fact, her last trainee was our very own Dr Spilsbury! 🥰

She has never shied away from a challenge, with her catchphrase - “I’ll give it a go!”- frequently heard 😆 She has been a fountain of knowledge for all things skin-related; from sebaceous cysts to cystic acne, she has been our “resident dermatologist” and her input has been widely sought by patients and clinicians alike 🙌🏻☺️

To patients, Dr Sayers’ experience and candour have been invaluable. To us, she has been the beating heart of this place, rallying us to push ourselves whilst never forgetting the importance of teamwork. We know her absence will be felt greatly by the team here and our patients 💚

She is, however, ready to take on her next adventure with lots of exciting travel planned! 🌍✈️

Her official last day in practice will be Tuesday 29th September. If you would like to leave her a farewell message, we now have a guestbook at reception and we’d love as many of you to pop by as possible! 📖🖊️

10/08/2026

We will be CLOSED from 1PM on WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST for essential staff training 🚫

Should you require urgent medical advice, please call our dedicated line on 0131 260 9295 ☎️ In an emergency, always dial 999 🚨

Our normal service will resume at 8:30am on Thursday 13th August 💚

16/07/2026

‼️ BOOTS PRINCES STREET CLOSED ‼️

Please be aware that Boots Princes Street remains closed in the aftermath of the Debenhams fire 😥

Though the pharmacy team have been deployed to other locations, some prescriptions sent to Princes Street are no longer accessible and cannot be dispensed 💊❌

We kindly ask patients who have Boots Princes Street as their preferred pharmacy to bear this in mind. If we receive any requests, we will contact you directly to make other arrangements. However, some prescriptions already issued may need reprinted by ourselves ⚠️

Please contact the pharmacy team directly on 0131 225 8331 for further advice ☎️