Walk-In Service now open to all residents in Uist

Residents across Uist now have access to the Walk-In Service at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh (Uist and Barra Hospital), providing same-day care for urgent health concerns that can be managed in a single visit.

Originally launched to support visitors and temporary residents, the service has now been expanded to include all residents registered with North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist Medical Practices who require urgent, same-day medical care and are unable to attend their usual GP practice.

The Walk-In Service is located within Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Balivanich, Benbecula, and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:45pm.

The service provides GP-level care for a range of urgent, non-emergency conditions, including:

• new pain or fever,
• throat, ear and chest infections,
• urinary symptoms,
• skin conditions and rashes,
• stomach or bowel problems,
• muscle and joint pain,
• and urgent women’s health issues.

The Walk-In Service is intended for urgent, same-day problems only and does not provide ongoing care for long-term conditions, repeat prescriptions (except emergency arrangements for visitors), mental health care, fit notes, vaccinations, dental care or routine referrals.

Sara Else, Medical Director, NHS Western Isles, said: “The expansion of the Walk-In Service means residents across Uist now have another option for accessing urgent, same-day care when they are unable to attend their usual GP practice. This service can help us to ensure patients receive appropriate treatment as quickly as possible wile easing pressure on other healthcare services.”

For more information visit: https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/walk-in-service/