Opening times

Northcote Surgery

Day Opening hours
Sunday 22 December
Closed
Monday 23 December
8am to 8pm
Tuesday 24 December
8am to 6pm
Wednesday 25 December
Closed
Thursday 26 December
Closed
Friday 27 December
8am to 6pm
Saturday 28 December
Closed

Monday evening surgery

The surgery has extended hours on a Monday evening to allow for evening clinics with nurses and GP's but the phone lines still close at 6pm as normal. 

Staff training

The surgery closes at lunchtime on a Tuesday between 12.30pm and 1.30pm for staff training.

Public Holidays - 2024/2025

Good Friday

29th March 2024

Friday

Easter Monday

1st April 2024

Monday

May Day Monday

6th May 2024

Monday

Late May Monday

27th May 2024

Monday

Fair Monday

15th July 2024

Monday

September Weekend

30th September 2024

Monday

Christmas Day 

25th December 2024

Wednesday

Boxing Day

26th December 2024

Thursday

New Year

1st January 2025

Wednesday

New Year

2nd January 2025

Thursday

If you need help when we are closed

If you require medical services or need to be seen outwith surgery hours please telephone NHS 24 on 111. 

The receptionist at the emergency call centre will either:

  • arrange advice from a doctor or nurse
  • invite you to attend the centre to be seen by a doctor
  • arrange a home visit if you are too ill to attend the centre

Patient transport services are available for those who do not have their own means.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Minor Injury Units (MIU)

For minor injuries that have occurred up to 2 weeks before you can attend a Minor Injury Unit (MIU) in Glasgow.

Your assessment at MIU will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners giving you quick access to health information, advice and treatment. Treatment includes being able to arrange x-rays if required, apply plasters or splints and stitch and dress wounds.

What can be treated at a Minor Injuries Unit? 

    • Cuts, wounds (including those that may need stitches) and bruising
    • Minor burns and scalds
    • Sprains, minor injuries or broken bones - in legs below the knee, and arms below the shoulder, where you can bear the weight through your foot or move your fingers (our experienced staff can arrange x-rays and apply plaster if required)
    • Insect bites or other animal bites 
    • Tetanus immunisation after an injury
    • Minor head injury - where there has been no loss of consciousness or vomiting, and no residual symptoms i.e. headache, nausea, visual disturbance, dizziness or any other symptom of concussion
    • Removal of foreign bodies from eyes, nose or ears 
    • Nose injuries and broken noses
    • Removal of rings, earrings and studs.

Where can I find my nearest MIU?

Adults and Children 5 years+

  • New Stobhill Hospital, New Victoria Hospital and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital - open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day of the year.

Children and Babies (under 5 years)

MIU are not suitable for children under 5 years old and should attend:

  • Under 1-year-olds: Go to the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Emergency Department
  • 1 to 5-year-olds: Go to either the Royal Hospital for Children Emergency Department or Glasgow Royal Infirmary Emergency Department

The most up-to-date information regarding MIU can be found on the NHS GGC website..