The Community Link Worker Service is available here at Central Avenue Surgery every Monday morning and Wednesday morning by appointment (even a telephone appointment). Dale is based in the Practice and he can point you in the right direction/help you to find local services on non- medical topics including: Care services and support groups, Money…
From 23rd March, any queries in relation to the Coronavirus should be directed to NHS24 by dialling 111. They are now open day and night. Callers will be assessed by clinicians to ensure you get the best possible advice at the right time. NHS inform website is still the fastest way for you to get the latest health advice information.
If you have to stay at home because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer, please visit https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note for further guidance.
The Surgery is now only dealing with emergency requests for appointments for patients who do not have any coronavirus symptoms and this is by telephone triage only. All routine appointments have been suspended. All prescriptions are being sent directly to the chemist of your choice. Please advise staff when phoning or add a note to the online request. Please leave 3 working days before collecting from the pharmacy. They are extremely busy.
North Ayrshire Council have created a Community Hub in the 3 Towns Area. The purpose is to be a local point of contact for community need arising from COVID-19 responding with advice signposting and tasking of local volunteers, queries about wellbeing, money or food provision.
You cannot visit the hub, but you can telephone on the following numbers:
If you wish to get involved, email communityplanning@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or call the telephone numbers above.
