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Sark Newsletter allegations
I wholly refute the allegations and accusations made about me in the Sark Newsletter. I will be issuing a full statement in due course, setting out my reasons for leaving Sark. Thank you to all those people who have continued … Continue reading
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Christmas Opening Times
The Surgery will be open as follows over the Christmas Period. Christmas Eve Normal morning surgery only Christmas Day Surgery Closed Boxing Day Surgery Closed Tuesday 27th Bank Holiday – Surgery Closed Wednesday 28th Normal morning surgery Thursday 29th Normal … Continue reading
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Flu jabs available
Immunisation for ‘flu is now available at the Sark Medical Centre. This year the injection contains the three strains of the virus that are most likley to cause influenza on Sark this season.We are contacting those who have had the … Continue reading
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Chicken Pox
There have been several cases of suspected chicken pox affecting children on Sark in the last week. It is a common childhood infection which is usually self-limiting. This viral infection causes a raised red rash often preceded by a fever, … Continue reading
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Marine Ambulance Subscription Scheme
The newly renovated Marine Ambulance – Flying Christine III – is now back in service after upgrades to its two engines in England. It is now even faster than before, with a top speed of 27 knots. Emergency care on … Continue reading
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Measles Outbreak in Europe
Dear Patients, as many of you will already be aware, there have been many more cases of measles than usual in Europe over the last few months. If your children have not been vaccinated or you are not sure whether … Continue reading
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Prescription Charge Increase
The medication charge made by the Professor Saint Trust has increased to £5.50 per medication per month from 1st June 2011. We would be grateful if any cheque payments for medication could be made out to the Professor Saint Trust … Continue reading
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HSSD charges update
Dear Sark residents, as you may have heard through the media, the issue of healthcare charging in the Bailiwick is becoming a hot topic. The increased tariff became effective here on 1st April. HSSD’s justification for increasing the tariff (I … Continue reading
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HSSD prices update
Unfortunately, despite representations from the Sark Medical Committee and myself, no concessions for residents of Sark are going to be made on the charges for pathology processing by Guernsey’s HSSD. Please see the following report (.pdf) for more information. It … Continue reading
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Emergency medical cover 9th April 2011
Medical assistance for the ‘Rumble on the Rock’ evening will be provided by a paramedic from St John Ambulance, myself as the on-call doctor for the island and the Sark Ambulance Service with further first aid on standby. I hope … Continue reading
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