2 Brueacre Road, Wemyss Bay, PA18 6ER Tel no: 01475- 520248

THE PRACTICE IS CLOSED PN FRIDAY 22^ND AND MONDAY 25^TH SEPTEMBER. IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL NHS 24 ON 111. THE PRACTICE WILL REOPEN AT 8.30am ON TUESDAY 26^TH SEPTEMBER.

We are a small friendly practice providing primary healthcare to people residing in Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay and Inverkip. 

If you require a GP consultation this will first be arranged as a phone consultation. Please do not attend the surgery unless invited to do so for a prearranged appointment.  You are requested to briefly discuss your problem with the reception staff, so that you may be directed to the right team member for an appointment. Please be aware that reception staff are bound by a confidentialty agreement. As per the current system on the day appointments will be offered from 08:30am.  

The Skelmorlie centre will remain closed until further notice. There are several self help links for various issues under 'Health Advice' - please check and utilise these if appropriate.

COVID VACCINES AND FLU VACCINES

Due to high demand and volume of calls to the practice , it would be much appreciated if you could avoid contacting us to ask about the Covid or Flu vaccines. All eligible patients will be invited by NHS Ayrshire & Arran to attend for an appointment . If you any queries regarding your appointment please call the number on your invite letter or for more information goto: https://www.nhsinform.scot

COVID VACCINATION:

 If you think you should have received a letter by now with details of either your first, second dose or booster, please see www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/invitations-and-appointments/missing-appointment-details or call the national COVID-19 vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013. 

TRAVEL:

Public Health Scotland have advised that Health Boards and GP Practices should no longer be issuing Fit To Fly letters to patients. Patients should visit the Public Health website for advise: 

https://fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/covid-19-health-considerations-for-travel/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions#fittoflyclearanceletter

COVID VACCINATION STATUS SCHEME:

• COMMUNITY LINK WORKER

  
  

   

  Community Link Workers are non-clinical social practitioners who provide support for issues that go beyond the scope of medical treatment.

  CLW's can support individuals around a range of social stressors that affect health and wellbeing, for example, money worries, debt, unemployment, social isolation, bereavement supports, alcohol and drug use, managing stress and living a healthier lifestyle.

  Our CLW can provide support around the self-management of low mood and anxiety and assist individuals over time to access the resources needed to keep them well. 

  Services Offered 

  Anxiety and Stress
  Benefits
  Carers
  Debt Advice
  Emotional Distress
  Isolation and Loneliness
  Sport and Exercise
  Volunteering
  Welfare Rights
  Young Carers
  
  

  If you feel our Comminty Link Worker could help please contact the surgery to make an appointment.

The Healthcentre is closed everyday between 1-2pm.