The Polwarth Medical Practice on Ponton Street is to close at the end of next month.

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) and NHS Lothian determined that the patients at this practice could be managed by Gilmore and other nearby medical practices which “have similar boundaries, are well established, may offer a greater choice of GPs and services and can be more sustainable”.

Tracey McKigen, Director of Primary Care for NHS Lothian said: “Polwarth Medical Practice is closing from 30 November 2025 following a review by the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), which currently manages the practice, and NHS Lothian, which oversees the GP contract.

“Most patients will be automatically transferred to Gilmore Medical Practice based in the same building, or a

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