Can I book Basic Health Screen without seeing a GP first?

Yes. Basic Health Screen is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.

What happens during Basic Health Screen?

A trained member of our team takes a blood sample from your arm in a private consultation room. Please allow around fifteen minutes for the appointment.

Can I have Basic Health Screen done in central Edinburgh?

Yes. Basic Health Screen is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Blood Tests. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.

Can I just walk in for Basic Health Screen?

Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

Basic Health Screen

A general health screen covering the core markers: full blood count, kidney and liver function, and cholesterol. A sensible place to start if it has been a while since your last bloods.

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Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.

NHS

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Availability: Private service
Sample: IV sample
Clinic: Blood Tests
Referral: None needed
Registration: Not required
Where: 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP

Basic Health Screen, Explained

Most people have no reason to think anything is wrong, and usually nothing is. A baseline is still useful, because it gives any future result something to be compared against.

If you want something broader, the Standard, Advanced and Comprehensive screens build on this one. We are happy to talk through which is the sensible choice before you book.

Why People Choose Basic Health Screen

Seen quickly

There is usually a slot within a few days, and taking the sample takes about fifteen minutes.

Results explained

Rather than handing over a sheet of numbers, a pharmacist sits with you and explains what was measured and what it means.

No referral needed

Book with us directly. No GP visit first, and no waiting on a referral.

Local and familiar

Handled here in the pharmacy by the same team you see for everything else.

How it Works

What Happens at Your Basic Health Screen Appointment

Book a slot

Pick a time that works for you. If you have been told to fast beforehand, say so and we will confirm exactly what that means.

Give your sample

A trained member of our team takes the sample in a private room, and it is usually done within fifteen minutes.

Talk through the results

We contact you when your results arrive and go through them with you, including what to do next if anything needs following up.

Booking

Request Your Basic Health Screen Appointment

Online booking is coming soon. In the meantime, leave your details below and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a convenient time, usually the same day.

Prefer to Call?

Speak to a member of the team directly. We are happy to answer any questions and book you in over the phone.

0131 225 7770

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Or visit us at 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP.

Basic Health Screen: Your Questions Answered

Can I book Basic Health Screen without seeing a GP first?: Yes. Basic Health Screen is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.
What happens during Basic Health Screen?: A trained member of our team takes a blood sample from your arm in a private consultation room. Please allow around fifteen minutes for the appointment.
Can I have Basic Health Screen done in central Edinburgh?: Yes. Basic Health Screen is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Blood Tests. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.
Can I just walk in for Basic Health Screen?: Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

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