Hermitage Medical Practice

We are a friendly practice situated in the heart of Morningside. Our team of receptionists, nurses, pharmacists and doctors constantly strive to provide the best service to our patients. 

We welcome constructive suggestions on any improvements we could make, please contact Carol Stewart (Practice Manager) if you have any suggestions.

NEW ANNUAL RECALL SYSTEM

We are now using a new online system to review long term conditions.  When it is your time for a review you will receive a link via email or text message.  This will be in the following format:

After submitting your review, you may be asked to book an appointment.  Once everything is complete , the practice tream will review your answers and follow up as needed. 

General practice across the country has been struggling for years.  Please read the attached document from the Lothian Medical Council on the current critical situation.

 GP position May 2024.docx

This winter, please help us by getting the right care in the right place by:

• searching nhsinform.scot for self-help advice on common symptoms and a guide to local services and opening times
• visiting your local pharmacy first to help treat minor illnesses and for advice on medicines, some can even prescribe
• calling your local GP practice for routine or urgent care during normal opening hours
• contacting your dentist for dental problems
• contacting an optician for eye problems
• calling 111, day or night, for minor injuries advice and treatment or for urgent care when your GP or dental practice is closed
• dialing 999 or attending A&E only in a critical emergency