With a few simple steps, you can take care of yourself and your family this spring
- 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 to talk to a healthcare professional it’s important that you get the right care in the right place, which could be your local pharmacy, your GP or by calling 111.
Eligible people urged to take up Spring Covid-19 vaccine
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging everyone eligible for a spring Covid-19 booster vaccine to get vaccinated, as Covid-19 remains a risk for some. The Spring 2025 programme focuses on vulnerable groups, including those aged 75+, people in care homes, and those with weakened immune systems. Vaccines offer strongest protection in the first three months, but immunity fades over time, so it’s important to get another dose for continued protection. To find out more visit the vaccination 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:
Pharmacy Services
Under a scheme called Pharmacy First, they can also provide treatment, free of charge, without the need for a prescription for a wide range of health conditions. These include urine infections, skin infections, shingles, conjunctivitis, thrush and eczema. Pharmacists can also provide free treatment and advice for minor skin conditions such as dermatitis and allergic reactions to insect bites, an initial three-month supply of the progestogen-only pill as well as emergency contraception.
Clackmannanshire
- Alloa Pharmacy Marshill, Alloa 08.30 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemist 30 Main Street, Clackmannan 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 130a Stirling Street, Alva 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 17.45
- Holm Pharm 84a West Johnstone Street, Alva 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm Main Street East, Menstrie 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 81 Main Street, Sauchie 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 55 Bridge Street, Dollar 09.00 – 18.00
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy 60 High Street, Alloa 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy 91 High Street, Tillicoultry 09.00 – 17.45
Falkirk
- Boots The Chemist 32-34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth 09.00 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk 11.00 – 17.00
- Callander Pharmacy 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 316-318 Main Street, Camelon 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 171 High Street 08.30 – 18.00
- Deans Pharmacy 63 Main Road, Maddiston 09.00 – 18.00
- Denny Pharmacy 1 Stirling Street, Denny 09.00 – 18.00
- Falkirk Pharmacy 96-98 Grahams Road, Falkirk 09.00 – 18.00
- Hallglen Pharmacy Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Road, Hallglen 09.00 – 17.30
- Larbert Pharmacy 94 Main Street, Larbert 09.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Pines Pharmacy Unit 1 The Pines, 5 Fleming Court, Denny 09.00 – 18.00
- Ren Pharmacy 334a & 338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 88 Main Street, Carronshore 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston 09.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 11-17 High Street, Slamannan 08.45 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 17.30
- Rowlands Pharmacy 5 South Street, B0’ness 09.00 – 18.00
- Rowlands Pharmacy 16 Charlotte Dundas Court, Grangemouth 08.30 – 18.00
- Shieldhill Pharmacy Crossbrae, Shieldhill 09.00 – 18.00
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk 08.00 – 20.00
- Well Pharmacy 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs, Bonnybridge 09.00 – 17.30
- Well Pharmacy New Carron Village, 1 Ronades Road, Falkirk 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir 08.30 – 20.00
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 60 South Street, Bo’ness 09.00 – 17.30
Stirling
- Balfron Pharmacy 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 34-41 King’s Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidsons Chemist 44 Main Street, Drymen 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemist Eastmost Ship, Myrtle Grove, Killin 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidsons Chemist 10 Southview Road, Strathblane 09.00 – 17.45
- Davidsons Pharmacy 4 Anderson Street, Well Place, Dunblane 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Pharmacy 48 High Street, Dunblane 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharmacy 50-52 Johnson Avenue, Cornton 09.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 17.45
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn 08.45 – 18.15
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St Ninians 09.00 – 18.00
- M. Farren 45 Main Street, Callander 09.00 – 18.00
- Plean Pharmacy Braefoot, Main Street, Plean 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 37 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan 09.00 – 17.45
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 32a Main Street, Cowie 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 8 The Square, Fallin 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy Andrew Miller Building, University of Stirling 09.30 – 17.00
- St Ninians Pharmacy 39 Bannockburn Road, St Ninians 09.00 – 18.00
- Strathallan Pharmacy 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 17.45
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling 08.00 – 20.00
- Woodside Pharmacy 3 The Cross, Doune 09.00 – 18.00
Minor injuries, illnesses or urgent health advice
Visit NHS Inform or call NHS 24 on 111 for:
- Healthcare advice
- Information on many common symptoms and advice on what to do
- A telephone or video consultation with a local healthcare professional
- An appointment at our Minor Injuries Unit so you don’t have to wait if you need to be seen
For more information, including the wide range of injuries which can be treated at our Minor Injuries Unit, see our Guide to Local Services.
Dental Services
If you’re experiencing dental problems such as tooth pain, swollen or bleeding gums, or an injury to your mouth, your local dental practice should be the first place you contact. If you are not currently registered with a dentist and require urgent dental advice you can contact NHS Forth Valley’s Dental Helpline on 01324 614670 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm) or during evenings, weekends and public holidays contact NHS 24 on 111 for advice.
For more information visit NHS Inform or see the Dental Service section of our Guide to Local Services.
GP Practice Services
If you have a minor injury or require urgent healthcare advice but it’s not something life-threatening visit NHS Inform for advice or call NHS 24 on 111 (day or night) to access the right advice and care as quickly as possible. NHS 24 can also arrange for you to speak to a local healthcare professional (via telephone or a video consultation) or arrange an appointment for you to be seen at a local healthcare centre or hospital so you don’t need to wait when you attend. You can also arrange to see a wider range of healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, mental health nurses and advanced nurse practitioners, at your local GP Practice. More information is available on the GP Practice Team section of the Guide to Local Services.
Optometrist (Eye Care Services)
If you’re experiencing eye problems such as a red or sticky eye, blurred vision, or flashes and floaters, please contact your optometrist who will be able to assist you.
For more information visit NHS Inform or see the Eye Problems section of our Guide to Local Services.
Mental Health Support
If you’re in need of mental health support, you can contact your General Practice, or call NHS 24 on 111.
You can also call Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87, open Monday – Thursday 6pm to 2am and weekends Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.
For more information visit our Mental Health & Wellbeing section.
Tick Bites
Ticks are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. They vary in size, usually between 1mm to 1cm long. They have either 6 or 8 legs. Tick season is usually between March and October but it may last longer. This is because wet weather and warmer temperatures make ticks active for longer in the year.
You can find information on NHS inform about how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you are bitten.