Thursday, 14 November 2013

WIGTOWN PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH

Please find a list of contact details for support groups in the Wigtown area:

Cancer Support Group
For the support of cancer sufferers, survivors and carers
First Friday of every month
The Smiddy, Low Vennel, Wigtown
Contact: Chris Platt 01988 700363

Provision of Facilities for Senior Citizens
The management of a place for socialising, entertainment etc
The Smiddy, Low Vennel, Wigtown
Contact: Marilyn Neil 01988402366

Support for Hard of Hearing
A contact and reference point for practical advice, re-tubing etc
Contact: Rena McCleary 01671403564

Provision of Transport for the Infirm
Elderly or infirm patients can go by bus to a specific Thursday morning clinic
Contact Wigtown Surgery 01988 402210

Prescription Delivery
For those without transport and where there is limited transport in rural areas
Contact: Wigtown Surgery 01988 402210

Diabetes Support Group
For the support of people with diabetes
Meets second Friday of every month, September to March
Wigtown Baptist Church
Contact: Peggy Irvine 01988 840661

Machars Coronary Club (The Flying Ospreys)
A support and exercise group for those suffering the effects of heart disease or recuperating after a heart attack
Weekly on Wednesdays 2-4pm, September to March
Wigtown Parish Church Hall
Contact: Neil McNaught 01988 700858

Breathe Easy Group
New group to support, inform and educate those suffering from lung disease
Second Thursday of every month
Contact: Hilma Ferguson 01988 850284

Food Train
Facility for the transport of food stuffs to housebound or recovering from operations etc
Two day delivery
Contact: Betty McGowan 01988 403224


Please note these contacts are not linked through the surgery and are open to all.

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