Guernsey's out-of-hours GP service is reminding residents that it will remain open throughout the festive season for urgent medical needs.
Islanders are being encouraged to still ring their GP if needed over the festive period. Guernsey 's out-of-hours GP service is reminding people it is open over the festive period for regular queries while other surgeries are closed.The out-of-hours service sees calls diverted from the usual surgery numbers to an on-call system provided by the island's three Primary Care Practices and based at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
Dr Silvana McCaffrey, clinical lead for out-of-hours primary care, said: 'We're here. If your surgery is closed, we are open.'The service is open year round from 18:00 to 08:00 the following morning on weekdays and from midday on Saturday until 08:00 on Monday.A telephone line is manned by the Emergency Department Receptionists, which diverts calls from someone's usual surgery.The GP out-of-hours service operates from the Outpatient DepartmentPrimary Care Centre appointments based at the Princess Elizabeth HospitalDr S McCaffrey, Clinical Lead, Out of Hours Primary CareDr McCaffrey explained what it can be like working on Christmas day: 'Generally speaking, the atmosphere in the hospital is always very good at Christmas. 'We may be having a bit of toast in the kitchen in between things... but it's always an important time to be there.The department has also advised islanders to prepare for the holiday season by:Ensure you have simple pain relief and dressings in your hom
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