Our Practice

 

We are a small, friendly practice consisting of two Partners - Dr Dunnett & Dr Gurling. We consult between the Health Centre at Creebridge, and the Surgeries at both Wigtown and Kirkcowan. We dispense medicines from our Kirkcowan branch. 

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We share the Health Centre with Health Board colleagues, speech therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and some consultants hold out-patient clinics.  We hold a General Medical Services (GMS) contract with Dumfries & Galloway Health Board.

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Our Practice Boundary covers Newton Stewart, Minnigaff, Palnure, Wigtown, Whauphill, Kirkinner, Sorbie, Garlieston, Kirkcowan, and surrounding areas. 

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Extended Hours Surgery

For convenience, along with our normal surgery times, we offer appointments on a Monday evening between 6pm and 7pm. 

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Public Holidays

The surgeries will be closed on public holidays. For emergencies your calls will be dealt with by NHS 24 on111.

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Disabled Persons

All our premises have suitable access for disabled persons and ample parking is available adjacent to each building. 

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Translation Service

If you require a translation service please request this when making an appointment. We are able to set this up prior to your appointment. 

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Registration

Our reception team will be able to assist you to ensure your location is within our practice area and if it is not they can guide you to the GP Practice closest to you. 

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In order to register with the practice you should bring proof of identification i.e. passport or driving license. You can either fill in a paper registration form or they are attached to the home page of our website. You will be offered a New Patient Check with our Practice Pharmacist. 

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As a patient of Galloway Hills Medical Group you can be seen in any of the three locations, Newton Stewart, Wigtown or Kirkcowan subject to availability. You may be required to travel to any of three locations. 

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The practice does not discriminate on the ground of race, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition. 

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