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Mallaig

Mallaig is a small but busy port situated at the mainland end of The Road to the Isles. The surrounding scenery is spectacular and easily accessible for exploring. We work from new purpose-built premises, which the whole Primary Care team share, and allows room for visiting PAMS, Dentist, Optician and Consultants.

The practice covers Mallaig, part of Loch Morar and also the Knoydart Penninsula which is accessible only by boat and is home to the UKs most remote mainland pub. In general the out of hours call-outs are infrequent but necessary, although the tourist season can be a little trying.

The quality of life is excellent with good local facilities including shops, fitness centre, train station, community centre and ferry terminal. Fort William is just one hour away and provides the majority of city facilities. The practice team are very supportive, and there is a great environment in which to practice quality medicine. Our patients are very appreciative of the service and let us know that they value the service we provide. This gives great job satisfaction and we find the area a very rewarding environment to live and work in.

Dr Iain Gartshore MB ChB, MRCS, MRCGP GP Arisaig & Mallaig

THE MALLAIG PRACTICE INFORMATION LEAFLET

Mallaig Health Centre
Victoria Road
Mallaig

PH41 4RN

Tel:        (01687) 462202

Prescriptions:     462587

Fax:       (01687) 462410

THE DOCTORS

Dr I Gartshore (male)

THE PRACTICE STAFF

Practice Manager                     Mrs Morven Weir

Practice Receptionists               Mrs Geraldine Young

                                                Mrs Heather Sinclair

                                                Miss Tracey Thomson

SURGERY HOURS

Monday           9.00 10.00 am           and       15.00 17.00 pm

Tuesday           8.30 10.00 am           and       15.00 17.00 pm

Thursday          9.00 10.00 am           and       16.00 17.00 pm

Friday              9.00 10.00 am           and       16.00 18.00 pm

Out of hours     The surgery is closed on a Wednesday and at weekends.  A recorded message is used to give you the telephone number of the Doctor on call.  Please restrict requests for out of hours visits to EMERGENCY problems only.           

Patients from Knoydart may be seen at the Mallaig surgery by arrangement at other times.

OTHER CLINICS

Child Health Clinic                    Thursday 15.00 16.00 pm, by appointment

Ante-Natal Clinic                      Tuesday   11.00 12.00 pm, by appointment

Minor Surgery                          A range of surgical procedures can be performed in the surgery

Long Term Review Clinic          Patients with asthma, diabetes, thyroid problems, epilepsy etc. may be asked if they would like to attend a Review Clinic

Womans Health Clinic             Attended by Dr. Moyra Tregaskis on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am 1.pm.  Family Planning is included in this clinic, tel.462203

Well Baby Clinic                       Thursday 14.00 15.00 pm. attended by Eilish MacLellan, Health Visitor, tel.462530, no appointment necessary.

TELEPHONE ADVICE

The doctor is only available for advice or to give the results of tests over the telephone between 11.00 11.20 am. and from 14.40 15.00 pm.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

Appointments can be made by telephone or in person.  A Receptionist is available from 8.30 am until 17.00 pm.  Please make it clear whether you have an URGENT or an   NON URGENT medical problem.  Urgent medical problems will be seen the same day.

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

Please use the repeat prescription request form whenever possible or telephone and request your repeat prescription from the practice receptionist between 9.00 10.30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday on telephone number 462587.  Repeat prescriptions can ONLY be given for medications recorded as such in your file.  The prescriptions are handed in to the chemist at lunch-time and may then be available for collection from the Mallaig Pharmacy 2 working days later.

HOME VISITS

Home Visits must be requested before 10.00 am only when a patient is unable to attend the surgery.

SUDDEN COLLAPSE

In the event of a sudden collapse please phone 999 first to ensure that the ambulance is on its way.  Ambulance Control will contact the doctor on call directly if you request one. 

Where an accident has occurred and you suspect an x-ray is required you may proceed to the Casualty Department at the Belford Hospital without referral from the Doctor.

DISABLED ACCESS

Parking for Disabled Access is adjacent to the front door.

PRACTICE AREA

A map outlining the practice boundaries is available.  It includes Mallaig, Morar, the north side of Loch Morar and the Knoydart Peninsula.  Please tell the receptionist if you change your address.

SUGGESTIONS

If you have any comments, suggestions or complaints about the practice, please ask for an opportunity to discuss these with the Practice Manager in the first instance.