With a few simple steps, you can take care of yourself and your family
- Check your repeat prescription, order only what you need, in plenty of time.
- Know how to treat common illnesses at home.
- Visit NHS Inform for health information and advice including common symptoms and self-help guides
- If you need health advice or treatment then find out how to get the right care in the right place, as quickly as possible.
Seasonal Vaccinations
Seasonal vaccines are offered to certain groups. If you’re eligible, you will receive a letter, email or text message with details of your appointment or information on how you can book one. Please wait to be contacted.
More information about vaccines and eligibility is available on our Seasonal Vaccinations section.
If you need to talk to a healthcare professional it’s important that you get the right care in the right place. See the sections below on how to access health information and advice.
View the different sections below for information on:
Staying Safe Outdoors
Spending time outdoors is great for your health and wellbeing, especially in spring and summer. When enjoying activities such as walking, gardening or visiting parks and the countryside, it’s important to take steps to avoid bugs and germs. Simple measures like good hand hygiene and being aware of higher‑risk activities, such as farm visits or outdoor play, can help reduce the spread of infections. Find out more about avoiding bugs and germs outdoors on NHS Inform
Ticks can be found in woodland, long grass and rural areas, and their bites can sometimes lead to illness. Checking your skin after being outdoors, wearing appropriate clothing and knowing how to safely remove a tick can help protect you and your family. Read more about tick bites, symptoms and prevention on NHS Inform
Infection Prevention
Viruses spread easily, but small everyday actions can make a big difference. Help protect yourself and others by following these key tips:
- Clean your hands often
Regular handwashing or using hand sanitiser helps reduce the spread of germs. Encourage those around you to do the same. - Catch coughs and sneezes
Use a tissue, bin it straight away, and clean your hands afterwards. - Stay at home if you’re unwell
Stay home and avoid visiting healthcare settings if you feel unwell or have any symptoms of cold, flu, covid-19, diarrhoea, or vomiting (norovirus). - Keep surfaces clean
Wipe down high‑touch areas such as door handles, light switches and phones to help stop viruses spreading.
Your actions help keep patients, residents, and colleagues safe.
Local Pharmacies
All local pharmacies across Forth Valley offer health consultations and can provide free medication for many common health conditions under the Pharmacy First service. These include coughs, urine infections, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, indigestion and emergency contraception.
A number of local pharmacists are also able to prescribe free medication, including antibiotics, for a wider range of more complex clinical conditions including chest infections, ear infections, tonsillitis, sinusitis and many other conditions which could avoid the need to visit your GP Practice under the Pharmacy First Plus service.
For more information visit the Your Local Pharmacy section of our Guide to Local Services.
Clackmannanshire
- Alloa Pharmacy Marshill, Alloa 01259 218979: 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemists 30 Main Street, Clackmannan 01259 722635: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 130A Stirling Street, Alva 01259 760389: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 84A West Johnstone Street, Alva 01259 760348: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm Main Street East, Menstrie 01259 769300: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 81 Main Street, Sauchie 01259 723155: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 55 Bridge Street, Dollar 01259 742536: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody 01259 722851: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well 60 High Street, Alloa 01259 218039: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.15 – 18.00
- Well 91 High Street, Tillicoultry 01259 750349: 09.00 – 17.45
Falkirk
- Airth Pharmacy 2 Shore Road, Airth 01324 831063: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Boots Pharmacy 11 Stirling Street, Denny 01324 820625: 09.00 – 18.00
- Boots Pharmacy 60 South Street, Bo’Ness 01506 822106: 09.00 – 17.30
- Boots The Chemist 32-34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth 01324 482118: 09.00 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk 01324 620535: 09.00 – 17.30
- Callander Pharmacy 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk 01324 623688: 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 316-318 Main Street, Camelon 01324 624491: 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 171 High Street, Falkirk 01324 228433: 08.30 – 18.00
- Deans Pharmacy 63 Main Road, Maddiston 01324 716555: 09.00 – 18.00
- Falkirk Pharmacy 96-98 Grahams Road, Falkirk 01324 635859: 09.00 – 18.00
- Hallglen Pharmacy Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Rd. Hallglen 01324 679732: 09.00 – 13.00, 13.30 – 17.30
- Larbert Pharmacy 94 Main Street, Larbert 01324 557596: 09.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth 01324 482079: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge 01324 812332: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge 01324 812342: 08.30 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Pines Pharmacy Unit 1 The Pines, 5 Fleming Court, Denny 01324 824044: 09.00 – 18.00
- Ren Pharmacy 334A & 338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir 01324 554135: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 88 Main Street, Carronshore 01324 555544: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston 01324 623454: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Rowlands Pharmacy Richmond Terrace, Bo’Ness 01506 824524: 09.00 – 18.00
- Rowlands Pharmacy 5 South Street, Bo’Ness 01506 822701: 09.00 – 17.30
- Rowlands Pharmacy 16 Charlotte Dundas Court, Grangemouth 01324 484297: 08.30 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 11-17 High Street, Slamannan 01324 851265: 08.45 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- M & D Green, Stenhousemuir Pharmacy 13 King Street, Stenhousemuir 01324 553323: 09.00 – 18.00
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk 0131 289 2565: 08.00 – 20.00
- Well 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs, Bonnybridge 01324 841646: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well New Carron Village, 1 Ronades Road, Falkirk 01324 612439: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir 01324 562007: 08.00 – 19.00
Stirling
- Balfron Pharmacy 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron 01360 440430: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling 01786 473628: 09.00 – 17.30
- Cambusbarron Pharmacy 4 Main Street, Cambusbarron 01786 479079: 08.30 – 18.15
- Capsule Pharmacy 12 Barnton Street, Stirling 01786 474751: 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemists 44 Main Street, Drymen 01360 661285: 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemists Eastmost Shop, Myrtle Grove, Killin 01567 829006: 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidsons Chemists 10 Southview Road, Strathblane 01360 770731: 09.00 – 17.45
- Davidsons Pharmacy 4 Anderson Street, Well Place, Dunblane 01786 822030: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Pharmacy 48 High Street, Dunblane 01786 823266: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 50-52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton 01786 447265: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Killearn Pharmacy 13 Balfron Road, Killearn 01360 550242: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.15 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn 01786 816893: 08.45 – 18.15
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians 01786 472810: 09.00 – 18.00
- M. Farren 45 Main Street, Callander 01877 330132: 09.00 – 18.00
- Plean Pharmacy Braefoot, Main Street, Plean 01786 817123: 09.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn 01786 813460: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 37 Henderson Street, Bridge Of Allan 01786 832311: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 32A Main Street, Cowie 01786 813304: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 8 The Square, Fallin 01786 480600: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy Andrew Miller Building, University Of Stirling 01786 463303: 11.00 – 17.00
- St Ninians Pharmacy 39 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians 01786 475967: 09.00 – 18.00
- Strathallan Pharmacy 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan 01786 832313: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.15 – 17.45
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling 01786 473548: 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling 0131 289 4129: 10.00 – 16.00
- Woodside Pharmacy 3 The Cross, Doune 01786 841216: 09.00 – 18.00
Clackmannanshire
- Boots The Chemist 36-40 High Street, Alloa 01259 723246: 09.00 – 17.45
- Boots Pharmacy 4 Tron Court, Tullibody 01259 722864: 09.00 – 17.45
- Davidsons Chemists 30 Main Street, Clackmannan 01259 722635: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 130A Stirling Street, Alva 01259 760389: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 84A West Johnstone Street, Alva 01259 760348: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm Main Street East, Menstrie 01259 769300: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 81 Main Street, Sauchie 01259 723155: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 55 Bridge Street, Dollar 01259 742536: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- T.A. Mack 107 High Street, Tillicoultry 01259 750291: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.15 – 18.00
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody 01259 722851: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well 60 High Street, Alloa 01259 218039: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.15 – 18.00
- Well 91 High Street, Tillicoultry 01259 750349: 09.00 – 17.45
Falkirk
- Airth Pharmacy 2 Shore Road, Airth 01324 831063: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Boots Pharmacy 11 Stirling Street, Denny 01324 820625: 09.00 – 18.00
- Boots Pharmacy 60 South Street, Bo’Ness 01506 822106: 09.00 – 17.30
- Boots The Chemist 32-34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth 01324 482118: 09.00 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk 01324 620535: 09.00 – 17.30
- Callander Pharmacy 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk 01324 623688: 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 316-318 Main Street, Camelon 01324 624491: 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 171 High Street, Falkirk 01324 228433: 08.30 – 18.00
- Deans Pharmacy 63 Main Road, Maddiston 01324 716555: 09.00 – 18.00
- Falkirk Pharmacy 96-98 Grahams Road, Falkirk 01324 635859: 09.00 – 18.00
- Howard Pharmacy 29 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth 01324 482008: 09.00 – 18.00
- Larbert Pharmacy 94 Main Street, Larbert 01324 557596: 09.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth 01324 482079: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge 01324 812332: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge 01324 812342: 08.30 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Pines Pharmacy Unit 1 The Pines, 5 Fleming Court, Denny 01324 824044: 09.00 – 18.00
- Ren Pharmacy 334A & 338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir 01324 554135: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 88 Main Street, Carronshore 01324 555544: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston 01324 623454: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Rowlands Pharmacy Richmond Terrace, Bo’Ness 01506 824524: 09.00 – 18.00
- Rowlands Pharmacy 5 South Street, Bo’Ness 01506 822701: 09.00 – 17.30
- Rowlands Pharmacy 16 Charlotte Dundas Court, Grangemouth 01324 484297: 08.30 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 11-17 High Street, Slamannan 01324 851265: 08.45 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- M & D Green, Stenhousemuir Pharmacy 13 King Street, Stenhousemuir 01324 553323: 09.00 – 18.00
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk 0131 289 2565: 10.00 – 16.00
- Well 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs, Bonnybridge 01324 841646: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well New Carron Village, 1 Ronades Road, Falkirk 01324 612439: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir 01324 562007: 08.00 – 19.00
Stirling
- Aberfoyle Pharmacy Main Street, Aberfoyle 01877 389127: 09.00 – 18.00
- Balfron Pharmacy 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron 01360 440430: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling 01786 473628: 09.00 – 17.30
- Cambusbarron Pharmacy 4 Main Street, Cambusbarron 01786 479079: 08.30 – 18.15
- Davidsons Chemists 44 Main Street, Drymen 01360 661285: 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemists Eastmost Shop, Myrtle Grove, Killin 01567 829006: 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidsons Pharmacy 4 Anderson Street, Well Place, Dunblane 01786 822030: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Pharmacy 48 High Street, Dunblane 01786 823266: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 50-52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton 01786 447265: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn 01786 816893: 08.45 – 18.15
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians 01786 472810: 09.00 – 18.00
- M. Farren 45 Main Street, Callander 01877 330132: 09.00 – 18.00
- Plean Pharmacy Braefoot, Main Street, Plean 01786 817123: 09.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn 01786 813460: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 37 Henderson Street, Bridge Of Allan 01786 832311: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 32A Main Street, Cowie 01786 813304: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 8 The Square, Fallin 01786 480600: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy Andrew Miller Building, University Of Stirling 01786 463303: 11.00 – 17.00
- St Ninians Pharmacy 39 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians 01786 475967: 09.00 – 18.00
- Strathallan Pharmacy 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan 01786 832313: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.15 – 17.45
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling 01786 473548: 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling 0131 289 4129: 10.00 – 16.00
- Trossachs Pharmacy Medical Centre, Geisher Road, Callander 01877 330016: 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 18.00
- Woodside Pharmacy 3 The Cross, Doune 01786 841216: 09.00 – 18.00
Help When You’re Unwell or Need Health Advice
Visit NHSInform.scot for:
- For health information and advice on a wide range of illnesses and injuries
- Symptom checkers and self-help guides for flu-like illnesses, sore throats and stomach pain, vomiting and headaches
- Support for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and panic attacks
- Details of how to access medication if your supplies have run out
If you are unsure which service is right for you, visit our Guide to Local Services for details of local services or phone the NHS Inform helpline on 0800 22 44 88 (Mon – Fri from 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Minor Injuries, Illnesses or Urgent Health Advice
Call NHS 24 first on 111 if:
- Think you need to attend A&E but it is not something life threatening
- Have a minor injury such as a suspected broken bone, a sprain, a cut that needs stitches or a minor burn
- Need urgent care, and your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed, and you are too ill to wait until it reopens
- Need support with mental health distress
NHS 24 staff will help you get the right care in the right place, often closer to home and without the need to go to A&E. This may include a phone or video consultation with a healthcare professional or an appointment at a local healthcare facility, so you don’t have to wait to be seen.
If it’s a life-threatening emergency, you should phone 999 or go directly to A&E.
Dental Practices
If you’re experiencing dental problems such as tooth pain, swollen or bleeding gums, or an injury to your mouth contact your local dental practice for advice.
If you’re not registered with a dentist, contact the NHS Forth Valley Dental Helpline on 01324 614670 (Monday to Friday, 08.00-16.30), visit NHS inform or for dental emergencies call NHS 24 on 111.
For more information visit the Dental Service section of our Guide to Local Services.
Opticians
If you’re experiencing eye problems such as a red or sticky eye, blurred vision, or flashes and floaters, please contact your local optometrist.
They have the training and specialist equipment to assess and treat a wide range of eye problems and can refer you direct to hospital if the problem is more serious.
For more information visit the Eye Problems section of our Guide to Local Services or visit NHS Inform for advice on common eye problems.
Mental Health Advice & Support
For mental health information and support visit NHS Inform or see our Mental Health & Wellbeing section.
You can also call Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 (Monday – Thursday 6.00pm to 2.00am and weekends Friday 6.00pm to Monday 6.00am).
If you need urgent mental health support, you can visit NHS Inform , contact your GP Practice Team or call NHS 24 on 111.
GP Practice Teams
GP Practices across Scotland are dealing with very high levels of demand and are working hard to prioritise appointments for patients who need to be seen urgently. However, you can also see a wider range of healthcare professionals at your GP Practice, including physiotherapists, mental health workers and Advanced Nurse Practitioners so you might not always need to see a GP.
For more information visit the GP Practice Team section of our Guide to Local Services.
Emergency Department
Only go to A&E if you need urgent medical care for a critical emergency such as a suspected heart attack, stroke or excessive bleeding. If your condition isn’t life-threatening, you should call NHS 24 free on 111, day or night, to access the right care.
If it’s a life-threatening emergency, you should phone 999 or go directly to A&E.
Local Community and Financial Advice
Clackmannanshire Council provides support services. If you need to contact them about a problem, call their Customer Services team on 01259 450000 or email customerservice@clacks.gov.uk
. Details of benefits and support with employment and training can also be found on their website.
Falkirk Council can be contacted via their emergency helpline on 01324 506070. If your call is not an emergency you can email them via contact.centre@falkirk.gov.uk. They also provide a range of advice and support for residents, including help with energy costs and grants. Details of benefits and support with employment and training can also be found on their website.
Stirling Council can be contacted via their website’s enquiry form or by calling 01786 404040. They also provide advice and support on welfare benefits, money and debt advice services.
Advice on energy and household bills, work and benefits, debt and money advice, support for children and families, older or disabled people. Find out more on the Cost of Living support website.
Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit? Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. Visit GOV.uk to find out if you qualify for extra help.