How do I... Make An Appointment?

Surgery Hours By Appointment (Tel: 2586 1214)

We provide 48 hour access to booked surgeries that are held each weekday by appointment from 8.30 to 10.30am and 2.00 to 5.30pm except Wednesday afternoon, when arrangements are made by telephoning the practice for further instructions and the telephone number of the doctor providing emergency cover. Saturday morning emergency cover, as with all out-of-hours cover, is by arrangement with the Dalriada Doctor on Call Centre. The emergency clinic can be accessed for urgent appointments if you need to be seen that day and there are no free appointments. Please explain your requirements to the receptionist.

How do I... Obtain A Home Visit?

If you are very ill and cannot attend the surgery, a home visit can be arranged by telephoning the surgery 028 2586 1214 before 10.00am each morning, except in an emergency. On rare occasions, visiting may be delayed by other emergencies, so if you are worried that your request has been overlooked please phone again for reassurance. For your own safety, to aid a rapid response from emergency services, ensure your house is clearly numbered and well lit up when it is dark. For absolute emergencies, if you have difficulties in contacting the doctors or in their response to your call, dial 999 for an ambulance.

How do I... Obtain Test Results?

All results have to be checked by the doctor, so please telephone around 11.30am. If your results are normal the receptionist will tell you directly in order to save time. However, if there is a problem she will arrange for you to speak to the doctor. You may be asked to make an appointment if further tests are required.