With a few simple steps you can look after 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 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.
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
- Minor injury, illness or urgent health advice
- Dental services
- GP Practice services
- Optometrist (eye care services)
- Mental Health Support
- Tick Bites
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
- Holm Pharm 130A Stirling Street, Alva, FK12 5EH 01259 760389, 9am – 1pm and 2.15pm – 5.45pm
- Holm Pharm 84A West Johnstone Street, Alva, FK12 5BD 01259 760348 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5.30pm
- Holm Pharm Main Street East, Menstrie, FK11 7BJ 01259 769300 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 81 Main Street, Sauchie, FK10 3JT 01259 723155 9am – 6pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 55 Bridge Street, Dollar, FK14 7DG 01259 742536 9am – 6pm
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody, FK10 2PS 01259 722851 9am – 6pm
- Well 60 High Street, Alloa, FK10 1JD 01259 218039 9am – 5.30pm
- Well 91 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AA 01259 750349 9am – 5.45pm
Falkirk
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HB 01324 620535 9am – 5.30pm
- Callander Pharmacy 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk, FK2 7DZ 01324 623688 9am – 6pm
- Callendar Pharmacy 316-318 Main Street, Camelon, FK1 4EG 01324 624491 9am – 6pm
- Callendar Pharmacy 171 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HB 01324 228433 8.30am – 6pm
- Deans Pharmacy 63 Main Road, Maddiston, FK2 0ZL 01324 716555 9am – 6pm
- Falkirk Pharmacy 96-98 Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK2 7DL 01324 635859 9am – 6pm
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8NU 01324 482079 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge, FK4 1BX 01324 812332 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge, FK4 1ED 01324 812342 8.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
- Ren Pharmacy 334A & 338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3JR 01324 554135 9am – 6pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 88 Main Street, Carronshore, FK2 8EY 01324 555544 9am – 6pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston, FK2 9PR 01324 623454 9am – 5.30pm
- Rowlands Pharmacy Richmond Terrace, Bo’Ness, EH51 0DQ 01506 824524 9am – 6pm
- Tesco Pharmacy Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK1 1LW 0131 289 2565 8am – 8pm
- Well 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs, Bonnybridge, FK4 1HN 01324 841646 9am – 5.30pm
- Well 1 Ronades Road, Carron, Falkirk, FK2 7TA 01324 612439 9am – 6pm
- Well Pharmacy Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3BF 01324 562007 8.30am – 6pm
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 11 Stirling Street, Denny, FK6 6EL 01324 820625 9am – 6pm
Stirling
- Balfron Pharmacy 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron, G63 0TW 01360 440430 8.30am – 6pm
- Boots The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling, FK8 2EE 01786 473628 9am – 5.30pm
- Holm Pharm 50-52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton, FK9 5DJ 01786 447265 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5.45pm
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn, FK7 0HW 01786 816893 8.45am – 6.15pm
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0BP 01786 472810 9am – 6pm
- M. Farren 45 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8DX 01877 330132 9am – 6pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn, FK7 8NF 01786 813460 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 37 Henderson Street, Bridge Of Allan, FK9 4HN 01786 832311 9am – 5.45pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 32A Main Street, Cowie, FK7 7BL 01786 813304 9am – 5.30pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 8 The Square, Fallin, FK7 7JE 01786 480600 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
- Right Medicine Pharmacy Andrew Miller Building, University Of Stirling, FK9 4LF 01786 463303 9.30pm – 5pm
- St Ninians Pharmacy 39 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0BU 01786 475967 9am – 6pm
- Strathallan Pharmacy 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 01786 832313 9am – 1pm and 2.15pm – 5.45pm
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling, FK8 2EA 01786 473548 9am – 5.30pm
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling, FK8 1NP 0131 289 4129 8am – 8pm
- Woodside Pharmacy 3 The Cross, Doune, FK16 6BQ 01786 841216 9am – 6pm
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.