CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Thursday, 24th December – 9am to 3pm
Friday, 25th December – CLOSED
Saturday, 26th December – CLOSED
Sunday, 27th December – CLOSED
Monday, 28th December – CLOSED
Tuesday, 29th December – 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 30th December – 9am to 5pm
Thursday, 31st December – 9am to 4pm
Friday, 1st January – CLOSED
Saturday, 2nd January – CLOSED
Sunday, 3rd January – CLOSED
Monday, 4th January – 9am to 5pm
If you need urgent medical assistance outside of these opening hours, please call 000 in the event of an emergency or South East Regional Hospital on 6491 9999.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients and their families a healthy, happy and safe Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2021.
Friday, 25th December – CLOSED
Saturday, 26th December – CLOSED
Sunday, 27th December – CLOSED
Monday, 28th December – CLOSED
Tuesday, 29th December – 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 30th December – 9am to 5pm
Thursday, 31st December – 9am to 4pm
Friday, 1st January – CLOSED
Saturday, 2nd January – CLOSED
Sunday, 3rd January – CLOSED
Monday, 4th January – 9am to 5pm
If you need urgent medical assistance outside of these opening hours, please call 000 in the event of an emergency or South East Regional Hospital on 6491 9999.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients and their families a healthy, happy and safe Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2021.
SCMP's MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRENT COVID SITUATION
(as at 22 DECEMBER 2020)
(FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION, SEE OUR "NEWS" PAGE)
The current advice from NSW Health remains that all people with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection (runny nose, cough, sore throat, loss of sense of smell or taste or unexplained fever) should still be tested for COVID-19.
SCMP remains focused on keeping our surgeries COVID-free, to enable us to continue clinical care of all our patients. This means that a patient or visitor with any of the above symptoms SHOULD NOT be seen INSIDE the premises.
Anyone requiring medical assistance who has travelled from the Greater Sydney Region since 11th December 2020, will be required to:-
The current advice from NSW Health remains that all people with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection (runny nose, cough, sore throat, loss of sense of smell or taste or unexplained fever) should still be tested for COVID-19.
SCMP remains focused on keeping our surgeries COVID-free, to enable us to continue clinical care of all our patients. This means that a patient or visitor with any of the above symptoms SHOULD NOT be seen INSIDE the premises.
Anyone requiring medical assistance who has travelled from the Greater Sydney Region since 11th December 2020, will be required to:-
- Phone either the Tathra Surgery 6494 1877 or Bega Surgery 6492 2555 prior to presenting at either Practice;
- If any cold or flu like symptoms are present, you will be requested to register with NSW Health www.health.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 1800 318 248 to arrange a COVID test at South East Regional Hospital. SERH’s COVID Clinic opening hours from 25 December 2020 to 3 January 2021 are from 10am – 3pm;
- If no symptoms are present, however you have been to any known HOTSPOTS identified by NSW Health or had any casual contact with anyone from the Greater Sydney or Northern Beaches area, you will be asked upon arrival to wear a mask, hand sanitise and have your temperature checked.
SOUTH COAST BUSHFIRE EMERGENCIES
(FOR ALL BUSHFIRE-RELATED UPDATES, SEE OUR "NEWS" PAGE)
BUSHFIRE RECOVERY ACCESS PROGRAM
If you have been significantly impacted by recent bushfires, our psychologist Jocelyn France is available to support you. You may be eligible for Medicare benefits for up to 10 mental health treatment services. You do not need a GP referral or mental health treatment plan. Please get in touch with us at Bega Surgery on (02) 64 922 555 to book an appointment.
Please see the below three links to information from the Australian Government Department of Health for people affected by the bushfires:
1) Mental Health Support for Australians affected by the 2019-20 bushfires
2) Emergency health management - bushfire information and support
3) Information for Australians who have been affected by bushfires
BUSHFIRE RECOVERY ACCESS PROGRAM
If you have been significantly impacted by recent bushfires, our psychologist Jocelyn France is available to support you. You may be eligible for Medicare benefits for up to 10 mental health treatment services. You do not need a GP referral or mental health treatment plan. Please get in touch with us at Bega Surgery on (02) 64 922 555 to book an appointment.
Please see the below three links to information from the Australian Government Department of Health for people affected by the bushfires:
1) Mental Health Support for Australians affected by the 2019-20 bushfires
2) Emergency health management - bushfire information and support
3) Information for Australians who have been affected by bushfires
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Sapphire Coast Medical Practice is a traditional Family Medical Practice with a varied demographic of all ages, socioeconomic status and cultures.
We aim to provide complete family health care in a friendly, efficient, professional and confidential environment. All Medical, Nursing and Reception Staff and trainees strive to maintain this through their work at all times.
This Practice does not discriminate against or disadvantage patients in any aspect of access, examination or treatment. All staff provide all health care in a non-judgmental way.
All Doctors in our Practice strive to help our patients manage their own health problems with prevention, education, general advice and specific clinical care. We respect confidentiality at all times and understand our patient's rights to accept our advice and treatment, or not act on this advice.
Our Practice has been fully accredited by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL).
Sapphire Coast Medical Practice adheres to the National Privacy Principles and a copy of our Privacy Policy Information is available at Reception. It is also available for download here.
We aim to provide complete family health care in a friendly, efficient, professional and confidential environment. All Medical, Nursing and Reception Staff and trainees strive to maintain this through their work at all times.
This Practice does not discriminate against or disadvantage patients in any aspect of access, examination or treatment. All staff provide all health care in a non-judgmental way.
All Doctors in our Practice strive to help our patients manage their own health problems with prevention, education, general advice and specific clinical care. We respect confidentiality at all times and understand our patient's rights to accept our advice and treatment, or not act on this advice.
Our Practice has been fully accredited by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL).
Sapphire Coast Medical Practice adheres to the National Privacy Principles and a copy of our Privacy Policy Information is available at Reception. It is also available for download here.
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24 Church Street, BEGA
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78 Bega Street, TATHRA
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Sapphire Coast Medical Practice has two Practices linked by the Internet. One is located at Church Street in Bega, the other is located at Bega Street, Tathra. Our Doctors practise at both locations.
Our general hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (closed on NSW Public Holidays). Both surgeries will be closed on Monday 5th October 2020 for the Labour Day public holiday.
A translating service can be arranged for non-English speaking patients.
Our general hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (closed on NSW Public Holidays). Both surgeries will be closed on Monday 5th October 2020 for the Labour Day public holiday.
A translating service can be arranged for non-English speaking patients.
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