Bayhead surgery is back.
May 23rd, 2012 by Dr WheelerI know that some West side residents have been disappointed at the lack of a community clinic in their area since the Taigh Ceilidh was taken out of use last year.
I had been working with our patient participation group to try and look at alternatives for some time when it became apparent that there might be accommodation available in the Old School house next to Paible primary.
As such I wrote last October asking when we could start doing surgeries there…. unfortunately it has taken till now to get permission!
It is sorted out now – so, if you would like to be seen in this surgery please phone and make an appointment asking specifically for the Bayhead clinic.
It runs every fortnight on a Thursday afternoon – with appointments starting at 14:30. If you have medication you would like to pick up then please order at least 48 hours in advance and indicate that you would like to get it from there (between 14:20-and 14:30 preferably).
The room provided is unfortunately not for our sole use so we are not able to put in an examination couch / other equipment etc. As such the service is limited.
Blood tests can be taken, limited examination is possible. But if you have a complex physical problem you may be better / may be asked by the doctor, to make an appointment in Lochmaddy instead.
The first Surgery was done on the 17/5/12, so the next will be on the 31/5/12, then fortnightly thereafter.
I hope the community find this service helpful and continue to support it.
