COVID Vaccination Booster drop-in clinics
Durness Village Hall (mobile unit) 25 May14:00 - 16:30
Eligible people over 75 for Spring booster by appointment only
and all 12yrs and over still requiring COVID-19 Booster, 1st or 2nd dose
Book via the online portal. nhsh.covidvaccine@nhs.scot or via the NHS Highland Vaccine Hub on 0800 032 0339
9:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 Saturday
also at Kinlochbervie Health Centre (mobile unit) 25 May10:00 - 12:30
More details on the nhs site at https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/COVID19/Pages/Vaccination-North.aspx
Durness Village Hall (mobile unit) 25 May14:00 - 16:30
Eligible people over 75 for Spring booster by appointment only
and all 12yrs and over still requiring COVID-19 Booster, 1st or 2nd dose
Book via the online portal. nhsh.covidvaccine@nhs.scot or via the NHS Highland Vaccine Hub on 0800 032 0339
9:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 Saturday
also at Kinlochbervie Health Centre (mobile unit) 25 May10:00 - 12:30
More details on the nhs site at https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/COVID19/Pages/Vaccination-North.aspx
Cape Wrath Training Centre Firing
Live firing on Cape Wrath, at which time much of the area is closed. is announced on the official government site:
Scotland Firing Times
Live firing on Cape Wrath, at which time much of the area is closed. is announced on the official government site:
Scotland Firing Times
Near Me - NHS Highland Near Me video appointments
Near Me, also known as Attend Anywhere, is a safe and secure NHS video calling platform that helps us, the NHS, to offer video call access to our services from wherever you are, without travelling - bringing care closer to you.
Video consultations offer the chance to reduce your travel time, or time away from home, work or school to attend your appointment. Near Me may also make it easier for you to have a member of your family or carer with you, who may not have been able to travel to your appointment with you.
To use Near Me you will need a reliable internet connection; broadband or 3G/4G, and a suitable device for making video calls such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam and speaker.
This poster advertises the service. (large download) Please send any queries to Anita Wilson at a.wilson17b at btinternet.com
Or for more information see: www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/NHSNearMe
Near Me, also known as Attend Anywhere, is a safe and secure NHS video calling platform that helps us, the NHS, to offer video call access to our services from wherever you are, without travelling - bringing care closer to you.
Video consultations offer the chance to reduce your travel time, or time away from home, work or school to attend your appointment. Near Me may also make it easier for you to have a member of your family or carer with you, who may not have been able to travel to your appointment with you.
To use Near Me you will need a reliable internet connection; broadband or 3G/4G, and a suitable device for making video calls such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer with webcam and speaker.
This poster advertises the service. (large download) Please send any queries to Anita Wilson at a.wilson17b at btinternet.com
Or for more information see: www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/NHSNearMe
DRIVERS WANTED
Full time & part time.
Full time & part time.
The Durness Bus LTD are looking for reliable individuals to join our small team. Ideally you would already have a full PSV license but training can be provided if necessary.
f you love driving and enjoy meeting and helping people this could be the ideal job for you. We need a full time driver for a immediate start and a part time driver or two for school bus driving and relief work and to cover holidays etc.
Based around Durness , Kinlochbervie & Scourie, driving service buses to Inverness, Lairg and Thurso along with school transport and additional private hire duties.
Good rates of pay.
Contact Neil or Sarah for more information:
info@thedurnessbus.com
07782 110 007
2nd November 2021.
f you love driving and enjoy meeting and helping people this could be the ideal job for you. We need a full time driver for a immediate start and a part time driver or two for school bus driving and relief work and to cover holidays etc.
Based around Durness , Kinlochbervie & Scourie, driving service buses to Inverness, Lairg and Thurso along with school transport and additional private hire duties.
Good rates of pay.
Contact Neil or Sarah for more information:
info@thedurnessbus.com
07782 110 007
2nd November 2021.
Are you looking after your mental health?
Feel anxious, depressed or have low mood?
Are you drinking too much?
Counselling sessions are available FREE for people living in Scourie, Kinlochbervie and Durness
Sessions are provided by the Scottish Counselling Service which is based in the Highlands
To access the service please call Helen on: 07507 759842
The CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE is available to anyone over the age of 10.
Funding for the service has been provided by Foundation Scotland
Feel anxious, depressed or have low mood?
Are you drinking too much?
Counselling sessions are available FREE for people living in Scourie, Kinlochbervie and Durness
Sessions are provided by the Scottish Counselling Service which is based in the Highlands
To access the service please call Helen on: 07507 759842
The CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE is available to anyone over the age of 10.
Funding for the service has been provided by Foundation Scotland
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North West Highlands 2045
A draft vision – April 2021 "...a common desire to see a future where our communities thrive economically, socially, and environmentally. We want our population to grow sustainably, job opportunities to broaden and average salaries to rise. " This is an invitation to get involved and have your say in how the local communities develop and thrive. The document is available here. Sheltering or isolating and need food or medicines during lockdown?
Groceries and prescriptions can be delivered to you if you are self-isolating or sheltering.
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The Geopark has produced “Groundwork for Slow Tourism Project - Final report” which has sections on improving the area surrounding Smoo Cave and on visitor management in the Geopark.
You can read the report here. North West Highlands Geopark Ltd commends the results of the Smoo Cave study to the site’s managers at the Highland Council and the Community of Durness and extends an offer to work with them in the development of visitor information provision and heritage interpretation for the site The Durness Community Group
has bought a large quantity of sanitiser refills ready for the tourist season. There are also some fogger refills. All businesses in the Durness area are entitled to make use of these supplies, subject to availability, free of charge. If you would like a supply for your business, please contact Ron Tucker on 511383 or rontucker19@btinternet.com He can deliver if you are unable to collect. |
Physiotherapy
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) who assess, diagnose and guide the management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions are taking up posts in GP surgeries across the country. These Physiotherapists in NHS Highland are advanced practitioners who have or are working towards MSK injection skills and non-medical prescribing. They cover all the GP surgeries for people to access, without the need to see their GP first. In the smaller practice's patients will often still see the GP first, as their allocation is small, but GP feedback has shown when a patient has multiple presentations being able to say “the FCP will deal with your shoulder/knee/hip/back etc!” has been especially helpful. The FCP is also an expert in MSK presentations and has all the latest knowledge, resources and information from their wider physio networks.
First Contact Physiotherapy has been shown to provide fast access to an expert physiotherapist for patients with common musculoskeletal problems like back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, ligament and muscle problems, aches pains and strains. After initial assessment, if required, the FCP can refer the patient onto secondary care services, including further rehabilitation, Orthopaedics and Radiology (x-ray). Covering the Armadale, Tongue and Durness practices Elspeth Mather is providing both the first contact assessment and can also continue with the patient's rehabilitation in her wider caseload.
Primarily aimed to reduce GPs workload the FCP service creates closer working relationships with practice staff including advanced nurse practitioners and Pharmacists. FCPs also input their clinical care record directly into the same place as the GPs - this approach is enjoying enhanced patient care by joining up the patient records and is providing a collaborative overall management of the persons MSK condition.
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) who assess, diagnose and guide the management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions are taking up posts in GP surgeries across the country. These Physiotherapists in NHS Highland are advanced practitioners who have or are working towards MSK injection skills and non-medical prescribing. They cover all the GP surgeries for people to access, without the need to see their GP first. In the smaller practice's patients will often still see the GP first, as their allocation is small, but GP feedback has shown when a patient has multiple presentations being able to say “the FCP will deal with your shoulder/knee/hip/back etc!” has been especially helpful. The FCP is also an expert in MSK presentations and has all the latest knowledge, resources and information from their wider physio networks.
First Contact Physiotherapy has been shown to provide fast access to an expert physiotherapist for patients with common musculoskeletal problems like back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, ligament and muscle problems, aches pains and strains. After initial assessment, if required, the FCP can refer the patient onto secondary care services, including further rehabilitation, Orthopaedics and Radiology (x-ray). Covering the Armadale, Tongue and Durness practices Elspeth Mather is providing both the first contact assessment and can also continue with the patient's rehabilitation in her wider caseload.
Primarily aimed to reduce GPs workload the FCP service creates closer working relationships with practice staff including advanced nurse practitioners and Pharmacists. FCPs also input their clinical care record directly into the same place as the GPs - this approach is enjoying enhanced patient care by joining up the patient records and is providing a collaborative overall management of the persons MSK condition.
Durness Development Group
have purchased Zoom Pro which allows for longer meetings without re scheduling. (normally Zoom meetings of more than 2 participants are limited to 40 minutes)
This facility is available for any group/committee in Durness through rontucker19@btinternet.com.
have purchased Zoom Pro which allows for longer meetings without re scheduling. (normally Zoom meetings of more than 2 participants are limited to 40 minutes)
This facility is available for any group/committee in Durness through rontucker19@btinternet.com.
Durness Household Waste recycling Centre
From August 10th 2020 the skips will be available
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-14:00
ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED
* Bagged household waste
* Glass bottles and jars
* Electrical appliances
* Cardboard, paper, cans and plastic bottles
** Strictly no commercial waste accepted **
Cars only : no vans or trailers. Please maintain social distancing.
DO NOT VISIT THE SITE IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH AN INFECTED PERSON OR SUSPECTED INFECTED PERSON
From August 10th 2020 the skips will be available
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-14:00
ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED
* Bagged household waste
* Glass bottles and jars
* Electrical appliances
* Cardboard, paper, cans and plastic bottles
** Strictly no commercial waste accepted **
Cars only : no vans or trailers. Please maintain social distancing.
DO NOT VISIT THE SITE IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH AN INFECTED PERSON OR SUSPECTED INFECTED PERSON