Walk-in GP clinic to open

A walk-in GP clinic is set to open in Sauchie this summer.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 12 new clinics will open this year.

It allows people to see a GP, with no appointment required.

The walk-in service will be open from 12pm to 8pm, seven days a week.

The first opened in Edinburgh earlier this month.

During a visit to one of the sites in Lerwick, Shetland, First Minister John Swinney said:

“I committed to delivering 15 new walk-in GP centres and I am pleased that, not only will we now deliver an initial 16 sites, but many of these will be up and running in a matter of weeks.

“With centres open 12-8pm, seven days a week, and based in easily accessible locations in our communities across the country, this is part of a package addressing the 8am rush that has frustrated so many of us - easing capacity pressures on family doctors.  

“By establishing a series of walk-in clinics we can ensure people are seen by a clinician at a time that works for them. Our programme will help us deliver over one million additional GP and nurse appointments.

“This complements our £531 million landmark investment in core General Practice. With GP numbers up, long waits down and new walk-in GP clinics being tested across Scotland, it is clear we are making real progress in our NHS and I am determined to continue driving forward improvements.”