Lanarkshire GP practices to extend opening hours throughout January

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A number of Lanarkshire GP practices will open extra hours on Saturdays throughout the month of January.Local residents are being advised to check with their GP practice if it has specific arrangements for extended hours on a Saturday, extending the times patients can receive care.If open, patients registered with the practice will be able to make an appointment if they need urgent GP care.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android NHS Lanarkshire medical director Dr Mark Russell said the extended GP opening hours will help ensure that patients in need of urgent care are able to access their own GP quickly during January.He told Lanarkshire Live: “Those GPs who have agreed to extend their opening hours will be able to support colleagues during this extremely challenging period for which we are extremely grateful."This will help ensure that people receive the right care in the right place as quickly as possible, which will help us manage pressure across the whole healthcare system at this current time."I would like to thank the people of Lanarkshire for their continued understanding and reassure them that we’re here to look after everyone in lots of ways this winter." If anyone requires care and their GP surgery isn’t available, they should check their symptoms on NHS Inform or call NHS 24 on 111 to access