Hoy & Walls Health Centre LonghopeChanges afoot - Please check with staffFull access for Disabled Patients. The practice is single-handed and dispensing, covering the island of Hoy and Walls. Full primary care, including out of hours care, is provided for all residents by the Doctor and Nurses. Emergency care is also provided for visitors and temporary residents. The Doctor provides antenatal and postnatal care, support and advice with the visiting Health Visitor/Midwife from the mainland. Community Nursing Services are provided on the island. To register with the Doctor call in to the Health Centre during opening hours to collect a Registration Form. Surgery Hours
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PrescriptionsAll drugs and appliances are dispensed on the premises and can be collected between 10.30 & 12 midday or by other arrangement. Please give 48 hours notice for repeat prescriptionsPlease do not take up consulting time with repeat prescriptions; phone in the morning prior to your visit and your medication will be ready for collection. ContactA Receptionist is available Monday to Friday morning 9 to 12:30 phone 701209 during this time to
If you need a Home Visit it will be helpful to phone before 10.30amNurses Room ~ Phone & Fax 701224EMERGENCY & OUT OF HOURS 701209Your call will be connected to the Doctor’s house. If there is no-one at home the answering machine will advise you to ring the Balfour Hospital 888000 who will be able to contact the Doctor or Nurse as appropriate. Additional InformationClinics are held on a regular basis and include
Emergencies on the island are dealt with by the Doctor and Nurses. The surgery is equipped to treat most injuries as well as other minor surgical procedures. There is a fully equipped ambulance for use by the practice team. Transfer of a patient is usually by our own ambulance on the ‘Hoy Head’ ferry. The practice provides a full Family Planning service and is committed to an active Health Promotion programme. "We are committed to responding in a timely, respectful and appropriate way to your medical and nursing needs. We wish to involve you in any decisions relating to your care ~ your well-being is our priority. We ask in return that you treat the Health Centre staff with consideration." Dr Paul Kettle ~ Hoy & Walls Health Centre ~ Longhope |
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Work in progress ~ eventually there will be access to all aspects of our community including ART & CRAFT ~ ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS ~ HOBBIES & PASTIMES If you would like a complimentary link or listing on this website email Christine at OrkneyWebs
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Work in progress ~ eventually there will be access to all aspects of our community including ART & CRAFT ~ ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS ~ HOBBIES & PASTIMES If you would like a complimentary link or listing on this website email Christine at OrkneyWebs
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