If you need to call for health advice when the practice is closed you should call 111, or in an emergency 999.

An experienced NHS24 doctor or nurse will assess your symptoms and provide advice or in an emergency situation you will be transferred to the appropriate services for further assessment or treatment.

Depending on the outcome of the assessment you will either be seen by appointment at one of 5 out-of-hours centres which are located across Lothian or when necessary, in your own home. Sometimes a doctor will call you back to discuss your problem further.