Opening times

Northcote Surgery

Day Opening hours
Wednesday 21 January
8am to 6pm
Thursday 22 January
8am to 6pm
Friday 23 January
8am to 6pm
Saturday 24 January
Closed
Sunday 25 January
Closed
Monday 26 January
8am to 8pm
Tuesday 27 January
8am to 6pm

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 - 2026/2027

Good Friday

3rd April 2026

Friday

Easter Monday

6th April 2026

Monday

May Day Monday

4th May 2026

Monday

Late May Monday

25th May 2026

Monday

Fair Monday

20th July 2026

Monday

Autumn Monday

28th September 2026

Monday

Christmas Day 

25th December 2026

Friday

Boxing Day

28th December 2026

Monday

New Year

1st January 2027

Friday

New Year

4th January 2027

Monday

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..

Page last reviewed: 05 January 2026
Page created: 16 May 2024