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:
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.
Easter Public Holiday Opening Hours
Clackmannan area
- Alloa Pharmacy – Marshill, Alloa. Tel: 01259 218979. Open 08:30–18:00
- Boots The Chemist – 36–40 High Street, Alloa. Tel: 01259 723246. Open 09:00–17:30
- Boots Pharmacy – 4 Tron Court, Tullibody. Tel: 01259 722864. Open 09:00–17:45
- Davidsons Chemists – 30 Main Street, Clackmannan. Tel: 01259 722635. Open 09:00–17:30
- Holm Pharm – 130A Stirling Street, Alva. Tel: 01259 760389. Open 09:00–17:45
- Holm Pharm – 84A West Johnstone Street, Alva. Tel: 01259 760348. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:30
- Holm Pharm – Main Street East, Menstrie. Tel: 01259 769300. Open 09:00–17:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – 81 Main Street, Sauchie. Tel: 01259 723155. Open 09:00–18:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 55 Bridge Street, Dollar. Tel: 01259 742536. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00
- The Central Pharmacy – 20 Tron Court, Tullibody. Tel: 01259 722851. Open 09:00–18:00
- Well – 60 High Street, Alloa. Tel: 01259 218039. Open 09:00–17:30
- Well – 91 High Street, Tillicoultry. Tel: 01259 750349. Open 09:00–17:45
Falkirk area
- Airth Pharmacy – 2 Shore Road, Airth. Tel: 01324 831063. Open 09:00–17:45
- Boots Pharmacy – 11 Stirling Street, Denny. Tel: 01324 820625. Open 09:00–18:00
- Boots Pharmacy – 60 South Street, Bo’ness. Tel: 01506 822106. Open 09:00–17:30
- Boots The Chemist – 32–34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 482118. Open 09:00–18:00
- Boots The Chemist – 79–91 High Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 620535. Open 09:00–17:30
- Callander Pharmacy – 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 623688. Open 09:00–18:00
- Callendar Pharmacy – 316–318 Main Street, Camelon. Tel: 01324 624491. Open 09:00–18:00
- Callendar Pharmacy – 171 High Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 228433. Open 08:30–18:00
- Deans Pharmacy – 63 Main Road, Maddiston. Tel: 01324 716555. Open 09:00–18:00
- Denny Pharmacy – 1 Stirling Street, Denny. Tel: 01324 822360. Open 09:00–18:00
- Falkirk Pharmacy – 96–98 Grahams Road, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 635859. Open 09:00–18:00
- Graeme Pharmacy – 308 Main Street, Camelon. Tel: 01324 625889. Open 09:00–15:00
- Hallglen Pharmacy – Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Road. Tel: 01324 679732. Open 09:00–17:30
- Howard Pharmacy – 29 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 482008. Open 09:00–18:00
- Larbert Pharmacy – 94 Main Street, Larbert. Tel: 01324 557596. Open 09:00–18:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – 123–125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 482079. Open 09:00–18:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – The Toll, Bonnybridge. Tel: 01324 812332. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge. Tel: 01324 812342. Open 08:30–13:00 & 14:00–18:00
- Pines Pharmacy – Fleming Court, Denny. Tel: 01324 824044. Open 09:00–18:00
- Ren Pharmacy – Main Street, Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 554135. Open 09:00–18:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – Carronshore. Tel: 01324 555544. Open 09:00–18:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – Slamannan. Tel: 01324 851265. Open 08:45–17:30
- M & D Green Pharmacy – King Street, Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 553323. Open 09:00–18:00
- Tesco Pharmacy – Grahams Road, Falkirk. Tel: 0131 289 2565. Open 08:00–20:00
- Well – Haggs, Bonnybridge. Tel: 01324 841646. Open 09:00–17:30
- Well – New Carron Village, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 612439. Open 09:00–18:00
- Well Pharmacy – Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 562007. Open 08:00–19:00
Stirling area
- Aberfoyle Pharmacy – Aberfoyle. Tel: 01877 389127. Open 10:00–16:00
- Balfron Pharmacy – Balfron. Tel: 01360 440430. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00
- Boots The Chemist – Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473628. Open 09:00–17:30
- Capsule Pharmacy – Barnton Street, Stirling. Tel: 01786 474751. Open 09:00–18:00
- Davidsons Chemists – Drymen. Tel: 01360 661285. Open 09:00–18:00
- Davidsons Chemists – Killin. Tel: 01567 829006. Open 09:00–17:30
- Davidsons Chemists – Strathblane. Tel: 01360 770731. Open 09:00–17:45
- Davidsons Pharmacy – Dunblane (both branches). Tel: 01786 822030 / 823266. Open 09:00–18:00 / 17:30
- Holm Pharm – Cornton. Tel: 01786 447265. Open 09:00–17:45
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – Bannockburn & St Ninians. Open
- M Farren – Callander. Tel: 01877 330132. Open 09:00–18:00
- Plean Pharmacy – Plean. Tel: 01786 817123. Open 09:00–17:30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – Bridge of Allan / Fallin / University of Stirling. Open
- St Ninians Pharmacy – St Ninians. Tel: 01786 475967. Open 09:00–18:00
- Strathallan Pharmacy – Bridge of Allan. Tel: 01786 832313. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:15–17:45
- Superdrug Pharmacy – Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473548. Open 09:00–17:30
- Tesco Pharmacy – Wallace Street, Stirling. Tel: 0131 289 4129. Open 08:00–18:00
- Woodside Pharmacy – Doune. Tel: 01786 841216. Open 09:00–18:00
Clackmannan area
- Alloa Pharmacy – Marshill, Alloa. Tel: 01259 218979. Open 09:00–13:00
- Boots The Chemist – 36–40 High Street, Alloa. Tel: 01259 723246. Open 09:00–17:30
- Boots Pharmacy – 4 Tron Court, Tullibody. Tel: 01259 722864. Open 09:00–17:00
- Davidsons Chemists – 30 Main Street, Clackmannan. Tel: 01259 722635. Open 09:00–13:00
- Holm Pharm – 130A Stirling Street, Alva. Tel: 01259 760389. Open 13:00–16:00
- Holm Pharm – 84A West Johnstone Street, Alva. Tel: 01259 760348. Open 09:00–12:00
- Holm Pharm – Main Street East, Menstrie. Tel: 01259 769300. Open 09:00–12:30
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – 81 Main Street, Sauchie. Tel: 01259 723155. Open 09:00–13:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 55 Bridge Street, Dollar. Tel: 01259 742536. Open 09:00–13:00
- T.A. Mack – 107 High Street, Tillicoultry. Tel: 01259 750291. Open 09:00–13:00
- The Central Pharmacy – 20 Tron Court, Tullibody. Tel: 01259 722851. Open 09:00–13:00
- Well – 60 High Street, Alloa. Tel: 01259 218039. Open 09:00–17:00
- Well – 91 High Street, Tillicoultry. Tel: 01259 750349. Open 09:00–13:00
Falkirk area
- Airth Pharmacy – 2 Shore Road, Airth. Tel: 01324 831063. Open 09:00–13:00
- Boots Pharmacy – 11 Stirling Street, Denny. Tel: 01324 820625. Open 09:00–17:00
- Boots Pharmacy – 60 South Street, Bo’ness. Tel: 01506 822106. Open 09:00–17:00
- Boots The Chemist – 32–34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 482118. Open 09:00–17:30
- Boots The Chemist – 79–91 High Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 620535. Open 09:00–17:30
- Brightons Pharmacy – Pretoria Place, Brightons. Tel: 01324 712526. Open 09:00–13:00
- Callander Pharmacy – 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 623688. Open 09:00–12:30
- Callendar Pharmacy – 316–318 Main Street, Camelon. Tel: 01324 624491. Open 09:00–13:00
- Callendar Pharmacy – 171 High Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 228433. Open 09:00–17:00
- Deans Pharmacy – 63 Main Road, Maddiston. Tel: 01324 716555. Open 09:00–17:00
- Denny Pharmacy – 1 Stirling Street, Denny. Tel: 01324 822360. Open 09:00–13:00
- Falkirk Pharmacy – 96–98 Grahams Road, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 635859. Open 09:00–17:00
- Graeme Pharmacy – 308 Main Street, Camelon. Tel: 01324 625889. Open 09:00–13:00
- Hallglen Pharmacy – Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Road. Tel: 01324 679732. Open 09:00–13:00
- Howard Pharmacy – 29 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 482008. Open 09:00–17:00
- Larbert Pharmacy – 94 Main Street, Larbert. Tel: 01324 557596. Open 09:00–13:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – 123–125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 482079. Open 09:00–11:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – The Toll, Bonnybridge. Tel: 01324 812332. Open 09:00–13:00 & 13:30–17:30
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge. Tel: 01324 812342. Open 09:00–13:00
- Pines Pharmacy – Unit 1 The Pines, Fleming Court, Denny. Tel: 01324 824044. Open 09:00–13:00
- Ren Pharmacy – 334A–338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 554135. Open 09:00–17:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 88 Main Street, Carronshore. Tel: 01324 555544. Open 09:00–13:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 84–85 Mary Street, Laurieston. Tel: 01324 623454. Open 09:00–12:30
- Rowlands Pharmacy – Richmond Terrace, Bo’ness. Tel: 01506 824524. Open 09:00–13:00
- Rowlands Pharmacy – 5 South Street, Bo’ness. Tel: 01506 822701. Open 09:00–13:00
- Rowlands Pharmacy – Charlotte Dundas Court, Grangemouth. Tel: 01324 484297. Open 09:00–12:30
- Shieldhill Pharmacy – Crossbrae, Shieldhill. Tel: 01324 624754. Open 09:00–13:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 11–17 High Street, Slamannan. Tel: 01324 851265. Open 09:00–12:30
- M & D Green Pharmacy – 13 King Street, Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 553323. Open 09:00–17:00
- Tesco Pharmacy – Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk. Tel: 0131 289 2565. Open 08:00–18:00
- Well – 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs. Tel: 01324 841646. Open 09:00–13:00
- Well – New Carron Village, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 612439. Open 09:00–17:00
- Well Pharmacy – Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 562007. Open 09:00–17:00
Stirling area
- Aberfoyle Pharmacy – Main Street, Aberfoyle. Tel: 01877 389127. Open 09:00–13:00
- Balfron Pharmacy – 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron. Tel: 01360 440430. Open 09:00–13:00
- Boots The Chemist – King’s Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473628. Open 09:00–17:30
- Cambusbarron Pharmacy – 4 Main Street, Cambusbarron. Tel: 01786 479079. Open 09:00–17:00
- Capsule Pharmacy – 12 Barnton Street, Stirling. Tel: 01786 474751. Open 09:00–17:30
- Davidsons Chemists – 44 Main Street, Drymen. Tel: 01360 661285. Open 09:00–13:00
- Davidsons Chemists – Myrtle Grove, Killin. Tel: 01567 829006. Open 09:00–12:30
- Davidsons Chemists – 10 Southview Road, Strathblane. Tel: 01360 770731. Open 09:00–13:00
- Davidsons Pharmacy – 4 Anderson Street, Dunblane. Tel: 01786 822030. Open 09:00–11:15
- Davidsons Pharmacy – 48 High Street, Dunblane. Tel: 01786 823266. Open 09:00–17:00
- Holm Pharm – 50–52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton. Tel: 01786 447265. Open 09:00–13:00
- Killearn Pharmacy – 13 Balfron Road, Killearn. Tel: 01360 550242. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:15–17:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn. Tel: 01786 816893. Open 08:45–17:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – 15 Bannockburn Road, St Ninians. Tel: 01786 472810. Open 09:00–17:30
- M Farren – 45 Main Street, Callander. Tel: 01877 330132. Open 09:00–17:00
- Macfarlanes Pharmacy – Drip Road, Raploch, Stirling. Tel: 01786 652004. Open 09:00–13:00
- Plean Pharmacy – Braefoot, Main Street, Plean. Tel: 01786 817123. Open 09:00–17:30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn. Tel: 01786 813460. Open 09:00–13:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 37 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan. Tel: 01786 832311. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:15
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 32A Main Street, Cowie. Tel: 01786 813304. Open 09:00–13:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – 8 The Square, Fallin. Tel: 01786 480600. Open 09:00–12:00
- St Ninians Pharmacy – 39 Bannockburn Road, St Ninians. Tel: 01786 475967. Open 09:00–17:00
- Strathallan Pharmacy – 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan. Tel: 01786 832313. Open 09:00–13:00
- Superdrug Pharmacy – Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473548. Open 09:00–17:30
- Tesco Pharmacy – Wallace Street, Stirling. Tel: 0131 289 4129. Open 08:00–17:00
- Woodside Pharmacy – 3 The Cross, Doune. Tel: 01786 841216. Open 09:00–18:00
Falkirk area
- Boots The Chemist – 79–91 High Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 620535. Open 11:00–17:00
Stirling area
- Boots The Chemist – Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473628. Open 10:00–17:00
Clackmannan area
- Holm Pharm – 84A West Johnstone Street, Alva. Tel: 01259 760348. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:30
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – Sauchie. Tel: 01259 723155. Open 09:00–18:00
- The Central Pharmacy – Tullibody. Tel: 01259 722851. Open 09:00–18:00
Falkirk area
- Boots The Chemist – 79–91 High Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 620535. Open 11:00–17:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – Grangemouth / Bonnybridge (both sites). Open
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – Laurieston. Tel: 01324 623454. Open 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00
- M & D Green Pharmacy – Stenhousemuir. Tel: 01324 553323. Open 09:00–13:00
- Tesco Pharmacy – Falkirk. Tel: 0131 289 2565. Open 10:00–16:00
Stirling area
- Boots The Chemist – Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473628. Open 09:00–17:30
- Cambusbarron Pharmacy – Cambusbarron. Tel: 01786 479079. Open 09:00–18:00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy – Bannockburn / St Ninians. Open
- M Farren – Callander. Tel: 01877 330132. Open 09:00–18:00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy – Bannockburn & Cowie. Open
- Superdrug Pharmacy – Thistle Centre, Stirling. Tel: 01786 473548. Open 09:00–17:30
- Woodside Pharmacy – Doune. Tel: 01786 841216. Open 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.