# Walk-In GP Clinics Revolutionizing Urgent Care

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-26T05:24:07+00:00
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## Resource

A new walk-in GP clinic in Wester Hailes is already serving over 3,000 patients since opening in February — the first of its kind in Scotland. Designed to ditch the 8 AM appointment scramble, it’s open daily from noon to 8 PM, no booking needed. Average weekly visits hit 173, with a peak week topping 230. Patients and staff are happy so far, and it’s part of a national push to add a million more urgent care slots. Six clinics are live across Scotland, with 30 more planned — but not everyone’s on board. Some doctors argue the money would be better spent speeding up regular GP access and warn that if these clinics don’t actually ease pressure on main services, they should be shut down and funds redirected. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/03caee525a4f3b31

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