The Surgery

Public Holidays/Early Closing

The surgery will be closed for some of the public holidays and on some afternoons for staff training.

Details of these closing dates will be on display in the practice, on the practice website, and announced on the local radio station. We may also close earlier in the event of adverse weather conditions.

When we are closed

If you require urgent medical care, please telephone NHS24 on 111 at any time.

All calls made to the Practice telephone number out-of-hours will hear a message stating that the practice is closed. You will be asked to contact NHS24 directly on 111. The call will not be diverted automatically.

A&E is located in the Uist & Barra Hospital, Balivanich, Benbecula, HS7 5LA.

The senior nursing staff can triage and manage minor injuries, and a doctor is always on-call.

Dental emergencies are managed by dentists, who will see you within 24 hours for painful conditions. They can be contacted on NHS24 by dialling 111, or on their usual surgery numbers during opening hours.

In an emergency you should call 999.

Symptoms of stroke, Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Practice Staff

Primary Healthcare Team

Doctors
Dr Elaine Clark MBBS (2002) (Newcastle Upon Tyne), MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH

Dr Kate Dawson
MB, ChB (1986) (Edinburgh), MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, DPD.

Dr Mark R Johnson
B.Med.Sci., BM, BS (1990) (Nottingham).

Dr Karen Wilson
MB, ChB (1994) (Aberdeen), MRCGP, DFFP, DRCOG. 
Salaried GP

Dr Rosalind Holland
MB, ChB (2009) (Leicester), MRCGP, BA (Hons).
Salaried GP Working Remotely

Clinical Team
Mrs Angela Binnie, Practice Nurse
RGN, SCM, FP Cert

Mrs Annie MacDonald, Practice Nurse
BA (Hons) Nursing Studies, MSc Advanced Nursing Practice

Mrs Margaret W MacDonald, Practice Nurse
BN, RM

Administration Team
Ms Sheena MacKinnon, Practice Manager
AMSPAR Diploma, ILM Diploma

Ms Kimberley Taylor, Secretary

Ms Christina McDonald, Secretary

Ms Elizabeth MacKay, Admin/Dispensary

Dispensers
Mr Mark Trussler, Pharmacy Technician
NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services

Mrs Mary Margaret MacRury, Dispenser
NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Mrs Penny MacDougall, Dispenser
NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Community Services

BALIVANICH COMMUNITY CLINIC

The following services are based at Balivanich Clinic on 01870 603354, unless otherwise stated:

Community Nursing Service
Tel. 01870 605138 / 602 266

Click here to view further information

Health Visiting and School Nursing Teams
Tel. 01870 602687

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UIST & BARRA HOSPITAL

The following services are based at the Uist and Barra Hospital on (01870) 603603 unless stated otherwise:

Community Midwife Service
The midwife participates in ante- and post-natal care of mothers and their babies. Tel. 01870 603633.

To speak with a midwife outwith clinic times please telephone Western Isles Hospital on 01851 708301 – open 24 hours.

Dental Service
Dental services can be contacted on 01870 603639.
Opening hours are from Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. In an emergency out-of-hours, please contact NHS24 via freephone 111.

Occupational Therapy Service
The OT service is located at the Social Work Department at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Balivanich, tel. 01870 602425.

Adaption & Rehabilitation Team: tel. 01870 602425 or email wi.otwesternisles@nhs.scot

Community Equipment Service: tel. 01870 603648 or email: wi.otwesternisles@nhs.scot

Click here to view the full list of OT services.

Podiatry Service
The Podiatry Clinic is offered by referral from GP, Community or Practice Nurse, Physiotherapist, or another healthcare specialist.

Alternatively, you can complete a self-referral form or tel. 01851 708285.

Physiotherapy Service
The Physiotherapy Service is offered by referral from GP, Community or Practice Nurse, Physiotherapist, or another healthcare specialist.

Alternatively, you can complete a self-referral form (click here to view/download) or tel. 01870 603641.