![]() The Scottish Government has also reported following a deep dive on dispensing practises and future projects. Recognising the different skills requirement in island and rural Primary Care, £24,000 of funding was provided in 2022/23 to a Perthshire based charity BASICS which provides training in prehospital emergency care for health professionals practising in rural and island areas. The three Island Health Boards are supported in the change management process through the GP Change Management fund, which provided £117,252 in 2022/23. In some cases, these will be moved out of general practice into community settings and the primary care workforce will adopt expanded and enhanced roles. The GP Contract is a substantial reform programme that requires some services to be delivered differently. For 2022/23, the Scottish Government is allocating £198,000 to NHS Shetland which will allow for 249 weeks of GP cover for supporting practises. 'Rediscover the Joy of General Practice' is a collaborative project which provides the opportunity for GPs to work in different areas of Scotland and is co-ordinated from the central hub based in NHS Shetland. ![]() These initiatives will help address workforce challenges across remote, rural and island general practice. The Scottish Government has also allocated £600,000 to support Rural Relocation expenses, and fund Golden Hellos as set out in the Statement of Financial Entitlement. The Primary Care Division of Scottish Government continues to engage regularly with Health Boards and HSCPs regarding the implementation of the 2018 GP Contract and wider issues. Integration Joint Boards continue to work closely with Health and Social Care Partnerships ( HSCP) to ensure each island is recognised within their unique circumstances. Work is ongoing in relation to this commitment.Īll the islands are attached to Integration Authorities which serve the specific needs of those island communities. Integration Joint Boards will continue to work closely with Health and Social Care Partnerships to ensure each island is recognised within their unique circumstances. See many more sights in the Creel Cottage Photographic Gallery.Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategic Objective 7 – To improve and promote health, social care and wellbeing We committed to work with NHS Boards, Local Authorities and Health and Social Care Partnerships to ensure that there is fair accessible health and social care for those on islands.Īll of Scotland's islands are attached to Integration Authorities which serve the specific needs of those island communities. The town offers a full range of shopping facilities as well as banks and professional offices. Two miles to the west is the conservation village of Ellenabeich where there are several small shops, The Slate Island Museum, a bar and restaurant, and the Seil Island Community Hall.įurther services are available in Oban, an expanding port with an attractive sea front and busy harbour, well known as the main Caledonian MacBrayne terminal and Gateway to the Isles. The store also carries a wide range of fishing tackle, golf club hire and golf course day tickets. Balvicar itself has a well-stocked licensed grocery shop and post office Balvicar Stores. The bridge is approximately two miles from Balvicar at the village of Clachan where there is a pub called, The ‘Tigh an Truish’ (House of the Trousers) and a petrol station. The island is easily accessible being connected to the mainland by the famous ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’. The whole area is one of natural beauty and is perfect for sailors and golfers – and for those who just enjoy peace and quiet. ![]() The Isle of Seil is only a short drive along the A816 from the busy tourist town of Oban, the Gateway to the Isles.īalvicar lies on the Isle of Seil, some 14 miles south of the major West Coast town of Oban. The cottage is situated around Balvicar Bay a well known sheltered yacht anchorage on the Isle of Seil and is connected to the mainland by crossing the famous 'Bridge over the Atlantic'. Location: introduction Creel Cottage is a beautifully appointed, well equipped property in the former fishing and slate mining village of Balvicar. ![]()
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