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New Emergency Dental Service for
Caithness
NHS Highland’s has secured approval from
the Scottish Executive's Health Department for its proposals to establish
a Caithness Emergency Dental Service.
A spokesman said today:
“We are delighted that the Scottish Executive has agreed to this proposal.
The Caithness Emergency Dental Service (EDS) will be operational by the
26th January 2004. It will have the capacity for a total of 12 patients
per day from Mondays to Fridays. This service will be provided by a
dentist in Thurso and a dentist in Wick. All calls from unregistered
patients dealt with through the Dental Helpline (0845 6442271) will be
considered for emergency treatment by this service if required. The new
service means that people who are currently having to travel to Inverness
for emergency treatment will now be seen in the area. ”
He added:
“The Caithness Emergency Dental Service (EDS) is an excellent example of
partnership working with the local community and the local dental
practices. Unregistered patients in Caithness will benefit from this local
access. The participating local dentists, along with patients, will be
involved in evaluation of the service at the three month stage and we will
all work to ensure that the new service is a success.” |