OVER New Year, when GP practices are closed, you can still get advice from a community pharmacist or NHS 24.

On Monday, December 31 all pharmacies will be open as normal, except the following pharmacies which will close early: Lloyds Pharmacy, 146 Castlehill Road, Ayr – 8am to 5.30pm; and Morrisons Pharmacy, Castlehill Road, Ayr – open 9am to 6pm.

On Tuesday, January 1 all pharmacies will be closed, except: Morrisons Pharmacy, Castlehill Road, Ayr – open 10am to 4pm; Alloway Pharmacy, 21 Alloway, Ayr – open 12noon to 2pm; Lloyds, 146 Dalmellington Road, Ayr – open 2pm to 4pm.

On Wednesday, January 2 all pharmacies will be closed, except: Boots, 168 High Street, Ayr – open 10am to 5pm; Morrisons Pharmacy, Castlehill Road, Ayr – open 10am to 4pm; Boots, 39 Dalrymple Street, Girvan – open 10am to 2pm; Boots, 89 Main Street, Prestwick – open 11am to 3pm; and Boots, 49 Academy Street, Troon – open 10am to 5pm