GP practices will once again be closed across East Ayrshire on Monday, May 8 for the bank holiday.

Residents are being urged to check who to turn to if they need advice or support to cope with any common health concerns.

As well as the GP practices closing, a number of pharmacies will also be closed, so you are asked to make sure you have enough medical supplies to last until Tuesday.

Monday, May 8, 2023

All pharmacies will be closed, except:

  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, 90 Main Street, Ochiltree: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm
  • R W McConnell, 7 West Main Street, Darvel: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm
  • R W McConnell, 4 Wallace Street, Galston: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm
  • R W McConnell, 27 Mauchline Road, Hurlford: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm
  • Boots Pharmacy, 62/70 King Street, Kilmarnock: 12noon-4pm
  • Bellfield Pharmacy: 9am-6pm
  • M Farren, 45 Main Street, Muirkirk: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
  • R W McConnell, 30 Main Street, Newmilns: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm

These community pharmacists will remain open during this period and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide easy-to-understand advice on treating everyday ailments.