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.

RIGHT CARE, RIGHT PLACE

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 or 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

New practice location for Hermitage Medical Practice from early 2025 

Hermitage Medical Practice will be moving from Hermitage Terrace to the Balfour Pavilion at the Astley Ainsley Hospital site in early 2025. The new premises are just a short distance away (0.5 miles) from the current practice location and will provide improved facilities for both patients and staff.

The new premises at the Balfour Pavilion on the Astley Ainsley Hospital site will:

·         give a family-friendly environment for people to see a primary health care team member.

·         be more accessible for people with disabilities and sensory impairments.

·         mean more space with better facilities and will be more energy efficient.

Patients currently registered with Hermitage Medical Practice do not need to take any action. All patients will remain registered with the practice and will receive a letter to their registered home address to let them know about this move. Further information about timelines will be communicated directly with patients over the next few months.  Patients do not need to contact the practice directly about this move. When the practice moves, patients will receive the same warm welcome from the same team of people and can expect the same level of care but in a different clinical setting.

For access to appointments and GP services, patients should continue to contact the practice as normal on GP services on 0131 447 6277. 

New Patient Registrations

Patients can register at the practice from 10am -4.30pm,  Monday to Fridays.   

Measles Update for NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian are currently offering an appointment to everyone under the age of 18 years with incomplete doses. An appointment can be booked by calling the NHS Lothian Vaccination Helpline (from Monday 12th Feb) on 0300 790 6296. Future work is planned for 18-25 year olds

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