
EMERGENCY COVER OUT OF HOURS
• Urgent Out of hours cover is provided by NHS 24. This service is provided by experienced nurses and local doctors working in cooperation with local ambulance and hospital services.
• Patients with an urgent problem out of hours are asked to telephone LOCHMABEN 01387 810252 or 01387 810215
• In the event of a life threatening emergency Dial 999 and ask for ambulance.
When you telephone for help please have a pencil and paper available, and be ready to give the following information:
Your Telephone No. (Home, call box)
Name & address of patient
Name of patient’s own doctor
Where the patient is at the moment
Describe what is wrong with the patient
If possible , it always helps if the nurse can speak directly with the patient.
• For useful advice:
These sites provide assistance in managing common conditions and help with the decision on when to call a doctor.